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FoLSM - A year in review - July

29 November 2023

Health

The inaugural Faculty Staff Awards, promising trial results for a new antibody cancer treatment, award recognition for an MBBS graduate and a new Radiochemistry laboratory.

Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine Staff Awards 2023

The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine Staff Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and value the diverse contributions of staff across three categories: Research, People & Culture and Education.

We are delighted to announce our 2023 winners, who were presented with their awards at a special event on the Guy’s campus in July hosted by Executive Dean for the Faculty, Professor Ajay Shah.

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Trial shows promise for new antibody cancer treatment

The first ever clinical trial of a new class of immunotherapy for cancer has shown promising results that could benefit patients who do not respond to existing cancer treatments.

The study, published in Nature Communications by researchers from King’s and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and funded by Cancer Research UK, tested whether a type of antibody called IgE could be used to treat human cancer.

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King's graduate receives prestigious Diana Award

Natasha Binnie has been recognised for founding Future Frontline and mental health advocacy.

Dr Natasha Binnie, a Medicine (MBBS) graduate from the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, has received a Diana Award for her work in supporting healthcare professionals in the UK, promoting a healthier NHS workforce and supporting widening participation in healthcare careers. Natasha founded Future Frontline, a not-for-profit community interest company, with the aims of inspiring and supporting today and tomorrow’s NHS healthcare workers.

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Meet CARL: New Radiochemistry Laboratory opening in St Thomas' MedTech Hub

The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences has opened a new research centre, the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Laboratory (CARL).

A new national research-dedicated centre located within St Thomas’ Hospital as part of the King’s and St Thomas’ MedTech Hub, the facility will specialise in radionuclide production and radiopharmaceutical chemistry for preclinical applications. CARL is a multi-user facility, available to both academia and industry.

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