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Record number of patients take part in clinical research
The number of people benefiting from clinical research in England reached record highs this year - with 870,250 participants involved in studies supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) over the last twelve months.
Public attitudes on use of animals in research 
Ipsos MORI has published a report presenting the findings of their 2018 survey into public acceptance, awareness and attitudes towards the use of animals in scientific research in the UK. The report showed that trust in medical research charities, which fell from 28% to 22% between 2014 and 2016, has stabilised rising slightly to 24%.
Prime Minister sets date for her departure
Following weeks of speculation, Theresa May has announced she will step down as leader of the Conservative party on 7 June and remain as Prime Minister until a successor is chosen. The success of Nigel Farage’s Brexit party at the European elections is adding pressure on Conservative leadership candidates.
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New international commission on human genome editing
 A new international commission seeks to develop a framework for researchers, clinicians and regulatory authorities to consider when assessing potential clinical applications of human germline genome editing.
Internal reframing at AMRC
Keeping on the front foot here at AMRC is always high on our list of priorities. You may have taken part in a survey or discussion to help us prepare our next long term strategy. With your feedback in mind we've done some reframing internally.
What's on? Other events in medical research

BMJ opinion piece on industry links with patient organisations
Following an analysis of drug industry funding of UK patient organisations a British Medical Journal opinion piece highlights that transparency is fundamental in reducing the trust gap around patient organisations' links with industry.

Future Care Capital report on harnessing the value of health and care data
Future Care Capital has published a new report, Taking Next Steps to Harness the Value of Health and Care Data, which discusses the practical steps needed to better harness the value of health and care data. 

Understanding Patient Data's quick-guide for resources
Understanding Patient Data has launched a quick-guide to help navigate their resources for talking about how health data is used in UK health services and beyond. It includes key messages and resource links to help you respond to questions and concerns about the use of patient data.
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Pioneering Partnerships 2019: Putting Patients First
Patients have a crucial role in medical research, not only as participants but as active collaborators. Join the ABPI, AMRC and NIHR at this one-day conference on 13 June to hear examples of collaboration to improve patient involvement.

Mind the Gap! New ways of funding to pull research through to patient benefits
Want to find out about the new mechanisms that charities and other medical research funders are using to stimulate new ways to translate research into benefits for patients? Join this one-day workshop on 4 July.
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