World Cancer Day 2019
4th February 2019
Today is World Cancer Day- an initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control that marks a day on which the entire world can unite in the fight against cancer. Find out how we are collaborating with scientists from around the world to accelerate progress in cancer research.
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Immune cells found as accomplices in melanoma spread
31st January 2019
A new study published today in Cell has revealed that aggressive melanoma cells are able to manipulate the immune system to their advantage. As a result, immune cells that are supposed to recognise and destroy cancer cells actually behave differently and support the growth and spread of the tumour.
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London leads the way in advanced prostate cancer research
25th January 2019
Dr Gunnel Halldén is leading a new pioneering study funded by Prostate Cancer UK, as part of the charity’s Research Innovation Awards scheme.
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Research team awarded £20m funding to tackle cancer’s biggest questions
23rd January 2019
Dr Stuart McDonald from our Centre for Tumour Biology has been announced by Cancer Research UK as a member of a global research team funded through its Grand Challenge competition- an international funding initiative that aims to answer some of the biggest questions facing cancer research.
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BCI at the 60th ASH Annual Meeting
14th January 2019
Researchers from our Centre for Haemato-Oncology attended the 60th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition to showcase our blood cancer research.
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Globalisation of technology-enhanced learning for surgical education
11th January 2019
Mr Patel is a leading expert in developing higher education degrees for acquiring surgical skills by simulation.
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