Adrian Hayday

Professor Hayday has found that a certain type of immune cell in the blood can respond very quickly to unusual changes in cells. These small changes, such as DNA damage or starting to grow too fast, are the first steps on the way to a cell becoming cancerous. Dr Hayday and his team are trying to figure out how these immune cells recognise faulty cells, as well as the ways in which early cancer cells avoid detection.

Many researchers around the world are investigating whether the power of the immune system could be used to fight cancer. Professor Hayday's work will help us to learn more about how our immune system deals with cancer cells, and could help to shape future treatments.