Biomedical Research Centre news

Phase I clinical trial utilising CAR T cells to treat refractory neuroblastoma has opened at GOSH

28 Jun 2016, 2:15 p.m.

A Phase I clinical trial of T-cell immunotherapy for relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma has opened at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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Clinical trial to investigate treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia to open at GOSH

28 Jun 2016, 2:12 p.m.

A Phase I clinical trial (CARPALL) has opened at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to investigate the use of immunotherapy with genetically modified T cells for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The trial is led by Professor Persis Amrolia, who is sup

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Reduced risk of pulmonary embolism in children treated with long term parenteral nutrition

28 Jun 2016, 2:08 p.m.

Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have shown a reduction in the incidence of pulmonary embolism in patients receiving parenteral nutrition after the introduction of a new mixed intravenous lipid emulsion.

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Biomarin release results from CLN2 trial being carried out at GOSH

28 Jun 2016, 2:05 p.m.

Biomarin have released positive 48-week results from a clinical trial of cerliponase alfa treatment for CLN2 disease.

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Dr Wendy Heywood awarded investigator initiated research proposal from Shire Pharmaceuticals

28 Jun 2016, 2:01 p.m.

Following NIHR Great Ormond Street BRC support, which led to the creation of a high-throughput targeted proteomic urine test, Dr Wendy Heywood has been awarded an industry investigator initiated award from Shire Pharmaceuticals.

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