UCL Translational Research Office

26 projects have been awarded funding through the UCL Inspire Innovation Fund (Health). The programme supports early-stage translational research across therapeutics, diagnostics, devices and digital health, helping innovations move closer to patient benefit. Read more: tinyurl.com/3x2927h6

Join the Industry-Academic Symposium for the new Advanced Genomic Therapies Centre (AGTC) and hear about UCL research and industry flash talks for collaboration opportunities. 📅 10 Nov 2026 🕚 11am-1pm Register: tinyurl.com/3cnvzkwa

UCL’s ACCELERATE Success Pitching Skills Training (26 Nov) focuses on developing an impactful pitch and answering questions effectively under pressure. Register here: tinyurl.com/yebkrjve

We’re recruiting for a Senior Translational Research Manager – Devices, Diagnostic and Digital to join the team supporting translational research at @ucl.ac.uk. Explore the opportunity and apply now: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

Writing a translational research grant? Strengthen your approach to milestones, project risk, IP and communicating your idea clearly at UCL’s online Grant Writing for Translational Research workshop. 📅 5 Nov, 11.30–12.45 ⏰ Register by 29 Oct Book your place: tinyurl.com/325fvere

@ucl.ac.uk was represented at the Cell and Gene Therapy 101 parliamentary event, meeting organisations working to support patients and deliver advanced therapies. Learn more about UCL' advanced therapies pipelines: bit.ly/4ylnhjf

Attending the National Paediatric Translational Research Conference? Come and say hello to the TRO team 👋 About us: www.ucl.ac.uk/engage/trans... @nihr.bsky.social Paediatric Excellence Initiative, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity @helencooksley.bsky.social

What does it take for health systems to adopt innovation at scale? The latest UCL IGNITE report explores perspectives on adoption, implementation and spread across healthcare. 👉 Read the report and explore the findings: tinyurl.com/2f7hrwd9 @aco-ucl.bsky.social

⏰ Last call for EOIs! The @lifearc.bsky.social - @ucl.ac.uk Antibody Development Partnership is seeking projects that could benefit from antibody discovery or antibody humanisation support. 📅 Deadline: 23 October 👉 Learn more and submit your EOI (UCL login required): tinyurl.com/3jxfwhcw

It was a fantastic week for our UCL delegation in Japan, and one of the highlights was UCL's presentation at the UK Life Sciences Symposium. Learn more about how to collaboration with UCL: bit.ly/4c1puWx @uclenterprise.bsky.social @ucl-global.bsky.social

Help shape a new roadmap for AI as a Medical Device. Join a stakeholder workshop from @manchester.ac.uk, Translational Manchester, @ucltro.bsky.social and partners to review and refine the roadmap. 📅 17 Nov 2026, London ➡️ EOI by 16 Oct: tinyurl.com/bde7tk9d

Great news to see UCL's strength in knowledge exchange being recognised! Strong partnerships are essential for translating research into impact. At the Translational Research Office, we're proud to play a role in connecting researchers with external partners to accelerate therapeutic innovations.

We're attending the National Paediatric Translational Research Conference 2026 alongside colleagues from the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre and UCL speakers contributing to the programme. Visit our booth and connect with us.

UCL researchers are invited to submit a poster abstract for an opportunity to present at the Pan-UCL AAV Gene Therapy Symposium 2026. Visit the event website for details: tinyurl.com/4hbe2u2z @uclqsion.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

Welcome Sophie Murphy to our team! Get in touch to learn more about the UCL Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs) and get involved. Contact us: bit.ly/42ukDsS

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. At @ucl.ac.uk we're tackling the global challenge of #dementia by focusing our world-leading expertise on prevention, care and cure. Explore our research stories to learn more: tinyurl.com/yx7syr7k #UCLDementia @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

Thinking about applying for the MRC Proof of Concept Scheme (formerly DPFS)? Missed our webinar? Watch the recording, access the slides and explore funding guidance for UCL researchers (UCL login required): bit.ly/3TpXwzL

📢 Registration is now open for our Target Product Profile (TPP) training, an interactive online workshop for academics & therapeutic project teams. Tue 22 Sep 2026, 11:30–12:15 Register by 18 Sep: bit.ly/3T6j0Br @aco-ucl.bsky.social

Are you a UCL researcher interested in developing therapeutic antibodies? Join our upcoming UCL/LifeArc webinar to learn about how UCL researchers can access antibody discovery and humanisation expertise while retaining ownership of their underlying IP: bit.ly/4yGScal

UCL was proud to take part in the Japan–UK Tech Innovation Partnership Event, strengthening our role as a partner of choice for global research and innovation. Engaging with leading Japanese companies, we’re building new collaborations. Read more: tinyurl.com/366axhpa

Are you an UCL early career researcher looking to turn your work into real-world impact? Great to connect at #FESR2026 last week! Missed it? Join TINs, explore the TRO SharePoint (all info there: bit.ly/4xbvw1K), or get in touch to start your translational journey.

UCL’s new discussion paper sets out our ambitions for the next decade and where investment could drive real impact. We want your input—challenge us, shape priorities & spark new collaborations. Join the discussion: bit.ly/4uiXjL0

📢 Registration is now open for our Grant Writing for Translational Research workshop, an interactive online workshop for UCL biomedical researchers. 8 Jul or 5 Nov, details: bit.ly/4dXBudY @aco-ucl.bsky.social

Join the Industry Masterclass in Drug Discovery & Development (10 July, London): a one-day programme with industry experts sharing how discoveries move to patients + what makes an investable programme. Details: bit.ly/4nYdxrD @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

Applications for both mentors and mentees in the Mentoring for Medical Innovation Programme 2026 close today. Don’t miss this opportunity if it’s right up your alley. 🔗Register to become a mentor: bit.ly/48Zi074 🌐About the programme & registering as a mentee: bit.ly/3MPRmG0 @aco-ucl.bsky.social

📢 Registration is now open for our Target Product Profile (TPP) training, an interactive online workshop for academics & therapeutic project teams. Tue 23 Jun 2026,11:30–12:15 Register: bit.ly/49SPnsv (by 19 Jun) Full schedule: bit.ly/4pvHmje @aco-ucl.bsky.social

The TRO team were in action at @remedi4all.bsky.social #IDR26 in Brussels, joining the global drug repurposing community working to advance patient impact. Takeaways:✅Collaboration is critical ✅AI is accelerating drug discovery Early regulatory insight matters. Get in touch: bit.ly/3GcxCWz

Join @ucl.ac.uk’s Dr Victoria Austin, Pro‑Vice‑Provost, and Sam Balch, Director of UCL Grand Challenges, at the Builds Bio+ & Venture Café London event discussing “Metascience: salvation or false hope?” 21 May, 6–9pm, One Triton Square Register: bit.ly/4nrzyid @uclenterprise.bsky.social

Dr Thomas Fox, @uclmedsci.bsky.social, shared insights on programmable T‑cell therapies at the latest @ctgct.bsky.social Science Talks, exploring CRISPR gene editing, lipid nanoparticles & the future of immune cells as “living medicines.” 🔗Read more: bit.ly/42yUiuL #GeneEditing #CellTherapy

This year’s @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium marks a milestone with the unveiling of the Success from Lab to Market 2026 report. UCL is making significant progress in developing cell and gene therapies which are transforming treatment for patients: bit.ly/4u3Ngtu

Many thanks to the UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social for inviting me to give a talk "High-resolution quality control in new cells and tissues using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics" at their Advanced Therapies Symposium 2026. (1/9)

Prof. Emma Morris, @uclmedsci.bsky.social, highlighted at #UCL2026AdvTx how UCL's partnerships with industry, funders, hospitals, and clinical colleagues ensure that breakthrough treatments move swiftly from the lab to patients. Learn more: bit.ly/4u00AiF

The @UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium is now underway, #UCL2026AdvTx, bringing together @ucl.ac.uk scientists and external partners. @profsimonwad.bsky.social kicks off the event and in the photo we have Prof. Charles Knowles for his talk. UCL’s #ATMP Pipelines: bit.ly/4u00AiF

Enrol now! ACCELERATE Potential is a free, self‑paced online course introducing translational research, how to get started and where to find support. Open to all UCL staff & students and external participants. 🔗 bit.ly/4tdHBkI #TranslationalResearch #Training @aco-ucl.bsky.social

Talent Gateway Programme 2026 is now open! Funded placements up to 2 weeks for @ucl.ac.uk researchers, technicians and professional services staff to explore new sectors and build skills. Deadline: 22 May 2026. Apply here: bit.ly/4dFqinx