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complex and rare bowel diseases. Founded in 1835 by the surgeon Frederick Salmon, St Mark’s is now recognised as the UK’s National Bowel Hospital. St Mark’s has a distinguished history of research in colorectal and intestinal disease, which has directly improved patient care. It’s home to world-renowned clinicians who are highly distinguished in their respec- tive specialisms. For almost 200 years, there’s been


an unbroken chain of experts at St Mark’s building their knowledge and skills through research that trans- lates into improved clinical practice and patient outcomes. As a result, St Mark’s is a national and inter- national tertiary referral centre for


St Mark’s: the National Bowel Hospital S


t Mark’s is an NHS hospital in London that’s a pioneer in the research and treatment of


For almost 200 years, there’s been an unbroken chain of experts at St Mark’s building their knowledge and skills through research that translates into improved clinical practice and patient outcomes


people with complex bowel diseases: more than 50% of the patients treated at St Mark’s are referred by other UK hospitals. As bowel disease becomes increas-


ingly prevalent, with over 500,000 people in the UK living with infl am- matory bowel disease and 43,000 diagnosed with bowel cancer each year, the work of St Mark’s Hospital and its dedicated charity has never been more vital. St Mark’s Hospital Foundation


supports groundbreaking, multidis- ciplinary research which is pushing medical frontiers in this area. Research is baked into the DNA of St Mark’s, and, thanks to philanthropic generosity, the Foundation is able to:


• Drive innovation in treatments, including


tics, personalised medicine and surgical robotics.


• Develop vital resources, such as the St Mark’s Tissue Bank, a unique repository of patient samples for bowel disease research.


• Support an active cohort of Research Fellows, who collaborate with scientists and clinicians from across the UK and globally.


AI-driven diagnos-


• Expand St Mark’s impact glob- ally by educating and training medical professionals in clinical best practices.


Every charitable contribution


brings the Foundation one step closer to a future where bowel disease is preventable, treatable and ultimately curable. Join us in creating a lasting impact


for individuals aff ected by complex bowel diseases, in the UK and beyond.


REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1140930 REGISTERED WITH THE FUNDRAISING REGULATOR


Scan the QR code to donate or contact: info@stmarkshospitalfoundation.org.uk, stmarkshospitalfoundation.org.uk


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