UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences

No.6 in the world for Medicine (QS) | Educating doctors & scientists since 1834

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 are out! We are ranked global #6 for Medicine and are no.1 in London 🎉 A huge thank you to our students, staff, alumni, partners, and the UCL Medical Sciences community 💜
#QSWUR

[UCL Global Engagement @UCL_Global]

Applications open today for the @ABSW Media Fellowship (supported by UCL Global Engagement)

For @UCL scientists, clinicians and engineers collaborating internationally: 2–6 weeks reporting at a UK media outlet in summer 2026

Deadline: Fri 27 Mar

Apply: https://t.co/caBIoB2AdU

[UCL Global Engagement @UCL_Global]

French Ambassador visit to @UCL and @UCLH: highlighting UCL’s strengths in health, research and innovation — and the Franco–British collaboration behind it, spanning @UCLMedSci and @UCLCS.

#UCLEurope

[Hélène Duchêne @AmbDuchene]

Honoured to discover how @francobritish Young Leaders contribute to progress in the knowledge-based society, within @UCL, an outstanding partner institution to France. Prof. Orczyk's work tackling major diseases like cancer embodies the depth & dynamism of the 🇫🇷🇬🇧 relationship.

[UCL Translational Research Office @UCLTRO]

Register now! The @ucl Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026.  This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: https://t.co/tAVFIA7ZwV

#UCL2026AdvTx @UCLEnterprise @UCL_Business

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

Congratulations to Dr Veeru Kasivisvanathan
who has been awarded the prestigious Society of Apothecaries’ @ApothecariesLDN2026 William Farr Medal in recognition of his research advancing prostate cancer care globally https://t.co/m3XaW1upsM

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

New research from @iit_ucl & @Peppa_Group has shown that people with both hepatitis B and HIV can maintain strong immune responses to hepatitis B when it is treated with antivirals, challenging long-held assumptions and opening doors for new treatments 🔬https://t.co/MQT3Xxmzam

[UCL Translational Research Office @UCLTRO]

TINs Industry Club 2026 Funding Call is OPEN!
Apply by 16 Jan 2026 for short, high-impact projects (1–3 months, up to £20K) co-delivered by @ucl PIs & industry partners. Focus: therapeutic innovations with clear commercialisation pathways.
Details: https://t.co/GyeXE9YrZS

[DoM_UCL @DoM_UCL]

✨ Announcement✨
We are delighted to announce that Professor Rachel Chambers @ProfRChambers has been appointed Acting Director of the Division of Medicine, in the Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci , beginning 8 December 2025.
Professor Chambers is an internationally recognised leader in respiratory medicine, with a renowned research career spanning inflammation and fibrosis. She currently serves as Co-Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Director of the UCL Centre for Inflammation & Tissue Repair.
Her achievements include:

📚 125+ peer-reviewed publications
💼 Major national and international advisory roles
🎓 Significant Faculty leadership, including Vice-Dean for Innovation & Enterprise

“I am honoured to lead the Division in this capacity and look forward to working with exceptional colleagues to advance academic excellence, translate research into patient benefit, and help develop the next generation of clinical and scientific leaders.” Professor Rachel Chambers

"Professor Chambers brings experience, vision and commitment to advancing the Division of Medicine's research and teaching mission. I am confident that under her leadership, the Division of Medicine will continue to thrive and build on its reputation for excellence." Professor Emma Morris, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences

👏 Congratulations, Professor Chambers, on your appointment!
https://t.co/wV5yCgv1Yr

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

UCL’s festive gift guide is live, showcasing unique products from UCL entrepreneurs supported by UCL Innovation & Enterprise.🎄

Browse gifts from bespoke cakes to sustainable coffee cups and jewellery made from recycled electronics: https://t.co/u3Z5ia7wH2

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

A UCL-led team including Prof David Lomas & Dr James Irving @DoM_UCL has mapped the structure of abnormal protein chains that cause liver and lung disease in people with antitrypsin deficiency, inspiring hope for new treatment 🔬

https://t.co/aeyR520YGm

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

A warm welcome to Dimitrios Anastasiou, who has joined @DoM_UCL from @TheCrick as Professor of Metabolic Systems and the new Science Lead at the Institute for Liver & Digestive Health.

His work in metabolism and cancer will be a great asset to UCL 🔬
https://t.co/Kgh3HDCs0M

[CRUKCOLcentre @CRUKCOLcentre]

Are you interested in doing a #PhD in #cancerresearch? 🧪🧑‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬🧫🦠🔬
Do you want to develop new #biotherapeutics?
Applications for our PhD programme are open!
https://t.co/CaNSdJXYVb
#uclcancer #QMBCI #KCLcancer_pharm #KCL #TheCrick

[UCL Grand Challenges @GrandChallenges]

Don’t miss out on the latest news from the #UCL Grand Challenges – here’s how to find out what we’re doing:

Sign up for our #newsletter : https://t.co/wegQiR3rJ4…

Subscribe to our #podcast: https://t.co/BNGLHzjJe8…

Follow us on #LinkedIn: https://t.co/0Z7JlBoR7y

[UCL Cancer Institute @uclcancer]

Congratulations Team REWIRE-CAN @CellsigL @christophertape shortlisted in this year’s @CancerGrand Challenges! Teams will now compete for the chance to receive up to £20m to make radical progress against cancer’s toughest challenges:
https://t.co/DjIHtg87qc
@CRUKCOLcentre

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

UCL has been recognised as one of the top universities in England for knowledge exchange in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read more: https://t.co/pVQUbIcggE

#KEF5

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

🎉 Congratulations @drmcaswell awarded @UKRI_News Future Leaders Fellowship! Dr Caswell's pioneering research into lung cancer is part of a £7M boost for UCL scientists tackling major health challenges
#lungcancer #dementia #Parkinsons
https://t.co/EtFQ4TqoF4

[UCL Brain Sciences @UCLBrainScience]

At UCL, AI is revolutionising dementia research; from faster Alzheimer’s diagnosis to tracking progression and developing new treatments.
This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, explore how our neuroscience experts are improving lives: https://t.co/GPY7aOzW7K

[UCL Innovation and Enterprise @UCLEnterprise]

Celebrating ten years of BaseKX – UCL’s Entrepreneurship Hub🎉

Today on #WorldEntrepreneursDay, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable achievements of those who received entrepreneurial support from UCL.

Read about UCL’s inspiring entrepreneurs: https://t.co/ATL82pcgiX

[UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences @uclmedsci]

A new @DoM_UCL clinical trial finds people lost twice as much weight on a minimally processed diet vs an ultra-processed one, despite identical nutrition.

@ucl research highlighting the real-world benefits of eating less processed food🥦

https://t.co/8Q4IUTzf9z