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Cancer Research UK appoints Bayo Adelaja as new Trustee
Responsible for setting the Charity’s strategic direction, Cancer Research UK’s Council of Trustees play a vital role in setting the organisation's agenda.
The art of practicing sustainable science
Labs and research institutions are responsible for a huge amount of waste. We spoke to 3 researchers who are taking the problem into their own hands. The post The art of...
WHO’s plans to create a ‘cervical cancer-free future’
Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced their plans to create a global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health...
Cancer Research UK superstore opens in Bristol
The superstore will help the charity continue to fund life-saving cancer research.
Cytosponge-AI combo could help doctors diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus
Cancer Research UK-funded researchers have developed a tool to help experts diagnose a condition that can increase the risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
Colon capsule endoscopy – reshaping bowel cancer diagnosis
A disposable camera that’s small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic near you. The post Colon capsule...
Talk Cancer: How to have conversations that could save lives
Despite thousands of us turning to the web for answers on reducing our risk of cancer, it’s something many don’t feel comfortable talking about. The post Talk Cancer: How...
Liver cancer rates in the UK are highest amongst men in Scotland
A new study has has revealed the variation in the number of people being diagnosed with liver cancer across the UK.
Mutations in overlooked DNA could have profound impact on bowel cancer survival
DNA errors in the cell’s energy ‘factories’ increases the chances of survival for people with bowel cancer, according to a new study.
“I think the sky’s the limit”: Funky Pigeon on raising £250K and what’s next for our partnership
To celebrate their £250k milestone, we spoke to Funky Pigeon’s founder and managing director, Richard Pepper, about the exciting future of our partnership.