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Celebrating Davina’s special milestone
For half a century, Davina McCall has been an amazing and steadfast supporter of Action Medical Research – an enduring partnership that reflects both her personal commitment and her deep compassion for children and families affected by serious illness.
Meet our latest Research Training Fellows
Our Research Training Fellowship scheme supports early-career leaders in children’s medical research. We’ve just funded two new fellowships, investing almost £600,000 to help babies and children.
New research to protect babies
So far this year, we have funded nine new research projects – investing more than £2 million in medical research to help babies and children. Of these new studies, the following four focus on understanding and preventing complications that can arise before a baby is even born.
Race the Sun: Fuelling your adventure
Nutrition is the fourth discipline of a triathlon. It’s the tool that keeps the smiles on your faces during the hike, the power in your legs for the bike, and the energy to celebrate together at the finish.
International Women's Day 2026
We are celebrating International Women's Day, and the amazing women who are at the heart of our fundraising at Action Medical Research.
Best UK Cycling Cafes As Voted For By Our Fans
Over on our socials recently we asked our fans what was their favourite cycling-friendly cafés to refuel at on a ride, and this blog is what they told us.
2016: The year my seizures stopped
Ten years ago, Sophie Lennox was recovering from brain surgery. Today, she is living a life that once felt entirely out of reach.
Meet the researcher: Dr Eva Ioannidou
Dr Ioannidou is an Action Medical Research and British Paediatric Neurology Association Research Training Fellow.
Charity ambassador Pfeiffer Georgi and her dad Peter are supporting the Champions of CycleSport Dinner
Action is proud to celebrate the incredible support of professional cyclist Pfeiffer Georgi and her father, Peter, who are looking forward to the iconic Champions of CycleSport Dinner on 19 November 2025.
Action joins forces with Rowe & King
A new way of training comes to Action as we partner with Rowe & King.
New research to help babies, children and teens
So far this year, Action Medical Research has invested more than £2.3 million in new research. Ten exciting new studies are getting underway across a range of important areas. Find out more.
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Sarah Moss, Communications Director
Email: smoss@action.org.uk
Phone number: 07754 320281
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