Four projects we're funding to breakdown barriers to clinical trials
Discover how our latest funding is helping healthcare professionals improve awareness and access to blood cancer clinical trials.
Clinical trials play a crucial role in improving blood cancer treatments, opening the door to new approaches and better care. For some people, trial participation can also provide access to treatments they might not otherwise receive.
But taking part in a clinical trial isn’t always straightforward. Many people face obstacles from strict eligibility rules to everyday challenges like travel costs, time away from work, or lack of clear information.
That’s why we created clinical improvement grants: to empower healthcare professionals to tackle these barriers and help more people benefit from research opportunities.
The projects we’re funding
Making trial information easy to understand for teenagers and young people
Teenagers and young people are missing out on clinical trials not because they don’t care, but because the information isn’t built for them. Dr Gillian Horne and her team are planning to change that, with digital tools designed with young people, for young people.
Bridging the gap and shaping inclusive trial access in Northern Ireland
Clinical trial participation in Northern Ireland has dropped sharply, leaving many blood cancer patients without access to promising treatments. Dr Sarah Lawless is leading an innovative project to change that. Combining data analysis, patient insights, and creative outreach to rebuild trust and reshape how trials reach underserved communities.
Inclusive trials start with clear communication powered by AI
Language shouldn’t stand between patients and life-saving treatment. Research Nurse Amparo and Senior Research Fellow Lorna are leading a pioneering project to test AI powered voice to voice translation tools helping non English speaking patients to understand and engage with blood cancer clinical trials. By combining technology, patient insight, and cultural sensitivity, they’re making research more inclusive and equitable.
Partnering with Bangladeshi communities to design inclusive trial information
Understanding your diagnosis and treatment options shouldn’t depend on the language you speak. The Translate Myeloma project is empowering healthcare professionals to work with Bengali and Sylheti speaking communities to create clear, culturally sensitive resources that help patients and clinicians communicate better about clinical trials.
Discover how we work with healthcare professionals
From accessing free information resources, online education and opportunities to collaborate and lead change. We work in partnership with healthcare professionals to ensure that everyone gets equal access to care and support they need.