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  1. Research
  2. Research awards

Research award




Each year we invite applications for the BTF Research Award. We are keen to support the crucial role that researchers fulfil in providing the best treatment for people with thyroid disorders. 

BTF Research Award winner 2023

BTF Research Award winner 2023

Read about Dr Earn Gan's study investigating raised antibody levels in Graves' disease patients treated with RAI Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2023

Author: anna woollven

BTF Research Award winner 2022

BTF Research Award winner 2022

Read about Dr Miles Levy's project looking at the use of circulating cell-free tumour-derived DNA (ctDNA) in the diagnosis and monitoring of thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Winner Joe Plater BTF Thyroid Cancer Research Award 2021

Winner Joe Plater BTF Thyroid Cancer Research Award 2021

Read about winner Prof Chris McCabe's project looking at new drug approaches to re-sensitise certain forms of thyroid cancer to respond to radioactive iodine (l-131) ablation. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Updated: 20th September, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Travel & Training Grant - up to £250

Travel & Training Grant - up to £250

How the BTF helps healthcare professionals to support thyroid patients Read more

Published: 1st January, 2020

Updated: 25th July, 2023

Author: Cheryl McMullan

Past Nurse Awards

Past Nurse Awards

Read how the BTF has supported nurses to improve the care of thyroid patients Read more

Published: 4th November, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Thyroid eye disease (TED) research and publications

Thyroid eye disease (TED) research and publications

Information about BTF research awards supporting thyroid eye disease and activities of the TEAMed group and their work to improve care and treatment of patients with TED Read more

Published: 8th October, 2019

Updated: 17th January, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Past Research Awards

Past Research Awards

Read about thyroid research projects supported by the BTF since 1997 Read more

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 8th December, 2021

Author: julia Priestley

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  • 2023 BTF Research Award winner

    2023 BTF Research Award winner

    Read about Dr Earn Gan's study investigating raised antibody levels in Graves' disease patients treated with RAI

  • BTF Research Award winner 2023

    BTF Research Award winner 2023

    Read about Dr Earn Gan's study investigating raised antibody levels in Graves' disease patients treated with RAI

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    Ewa's Stride for Thyroid

    Why I'm raising awareness of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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