Email: info@reachlab.health
Email: info@reachlab.health

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Advancing Colorectal Health Through Research & Innovation

Based at the National Bowel Research Centre, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, REACH Lab is dedicated to cutting-edge translational research to transform the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease.
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Advancing Colorectal Health Through Research & Innovation

Based at the National Bowel Research Centre, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, REACH Lab is dedicated to cutting-edge translational research to transform the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease.
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About Us

Research and Innovation in Colorectal Health (REACH)
Our Vision

To transform colorectal health by pioneering innovation, improving early diagnosis, and advancing personalised treatment for patients with colorectal conditions.


Our Mission

To conduct world-class research and innovation that:

  • Develops new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for colorectal disease.
  • Translates scientific discovery into clinical solutions.
  • Improves outcomes and quality of life for patients worldwide.

Our Collaborators

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Our Research

Our Current Studies

  • ENTRAP Study
  • CE-Track Study
  • CE-Move Study
  • SURECAN
  • EndoTheranostics
  • REINFORCE
  • MOTION Study Learn More

Patient initiatives (PPIEs)

BCS (Patient Group)

  • Ms Marisa Lima – Lead Nurse, PPIE Champion
  • Dr Eldrid Herrington
  • Dr Lesley Booth

We welcome enquiries from anyone wishing to work with us and contribute to our current and future research.

Why Our Work Matters

40,000+

Bowel cancer diagnoses in the UK every year, making it the 4th most common cancer

Early Detection

Our research improves triage and treatment strategies, saving lives through faster diagnosis

2WW Pathway

NHS diagnostic pathways are under immense pressure, creating delays for patients

Meet our Team

Mohamed Thaha

Research Lead

Deepak Dinkar

Research Scientist

Valentin Butnari

Clinical Research Fellow

Karthik Budidha

Research & Innovation Associate

Eleanor McAlees

Clinical Research Nurse

Nirooshun Rajendran

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Sherif Raouf

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Guy Worley

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Marina Yiasemidou

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Pablo Nenclares

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Harry Staines

Statistical Consultant

Marisa Raquel Durao Portela de Lima

Colorectal Lead Nurse

Work with Us

Interested in
Collaborating?

Join our network of research partners and help shape the future of colorectal health.

Contact Us

Interested to contribute to our research (PPIE)?

If you are interested or would like to hear more about any of our projects and how you might get involved, please Get in touch with us.

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