In May 2026, the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive health proudly took over as the new lead for Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research, along existing partners: the University of Birmingham, the University of Warwick, and Imperial College London.
The new partnership, which aims to build on the research centre's existing outstanding achievements in miscarriage care and prevention, will leverage its world-class research expertise and facilities to accelerate the translation of research findings into clinical practice to continue improving the lives of thousands of women, birthing people and families across the country.
a decade of milestones
Since the centre was established in 2016, it has seen exceptional progress in advancing care for those affected by the devastating impacts of pregnancy loss.
The timeline below highlights some of the centre's key milestones over the past decade, from leading major clinical trials to publishing research with the potential to prevent more than 10,000 miscarriages a year if implemented across the UK.
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Milestones such as the landmark PRISM trial, led by the centre's Director, Professor Arri Coomarasamy, have helped translate research into changes in clinical practice, improving care for women like Louisa.
At 6 weeks pregnant, I began bleeding again. I went to hospital armed with the information from Tommy’s research and asked for a prescription. I began taking progesterone, my bleeding stopped, my pregnancy continued – and we welcomed our rainbow baby boy".
- Louisa, Tommy's advocate
Read more about Louisa's story here.
Tommy’s ten-year anniversary event
To mark the centre's achievements to date, the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health recently held a day of celebration at the University of Oxford.
The event brought together families who have directly benefited from Tommy's miscarriage research, ambassador Myleene Klass MBE, and researchers working to find the answers families so desperately need.
Throughout the day, a series of talks were given, showcasing the impact of Tommy's research to date and the centre's ambitions for the future.
Professor Arri Coomarasamy spoke about PREMIS, the world's first miscarriage clinical trial platform, which is set to transform how miscarriage trials are conducted. By testing multiple treatments simultaneously and adapting as new evidence emerges, PREMIS will accelerate the development of new treatments and make the next decade of miscarriage research even more efficient than the last.
Dr Pedro Melo then highlighted the ongoing work within the department to tackle the unacceptable inequalities that exist in maternity care. The research involves developing a system to identify the causes of local disparities in maternity outcomes, helping researchers and healthcare providers better understand where inequalities exist and how care can be improved for all families.
The department looks forward to continuing a successful partnership with Tommy's, with a shared commitment to improving miscarriage care and prevention for mothers and birthing people worldwide.
Further information
- Read Tommy's reflection on the occasion
- Learn more about Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research
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