Business Beats Cancer Dundee brings together business leaders to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.
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Diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers has dramatically improved, but many patients still fail to respond to treatment, suffer from relapse, or die from their disease. In Dundee, Dr Kasper Rasmussen is studying the epigenome of blood cancers. Epigenetics is the study of the many chemical compounds that tell the genes what to do, and when something goes wrong in this process, it can lead to cancer. By understanding more about what happens at this biological level, scientists could find more targeted treatments for blood cancers and improve survival.
We’re exploiting cancer’s genetics to create new therapies. When cells divide during normal growth, the genetic material is replicated and then split into two identical cells. Sometimes the copying system breaks down or malfunctions, introducing lots of errors. This causes cells to multiply in an uncontrolled manner, leading to cancer. In Dundee, Professor Karim Labib is investigating the mechanisms inside cells that can cause the genetic copying system to malfunction in cancer. He wants to find and exploit weaknesses in this system to stop cancer in its tracks. This research could lead to the development of new cancer treatments, allowing more people to survive their disease.
Caroline is the COO at EQ Accountants. She’s passionate about building high-performing cultures, creating great places to work and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
David has been in the software industry for over 20 years, currently working for ‘AND Digital’, one of the UK’s largest digital agencies. He’s a huge supporter of CRUK and has been raising money and awareness for us for over 18 years.
Louise is a Partner at EQ Accountants LLP and Head of EQ Healthcare, a team dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals. With a wealth of experience, she provides support and advice on factors affecting the healthcare industry.
Mary is the owner and director at Walker Luxury Jeweller. She started as a Saturday girl and is now, 35 years later, the owner of the business. She wants to give something back to community and use her business experience to support the charity.
Greig is the founder and director of Enable One which offers technology consulting, coaching and leadership development for technology professionals. With over 25 years’ experience, he’s dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to achieve excellence.
Craig Nicol
The Business Beats Cancer community would like to give a special tribute to our dear friend and colleague Ruth who sadly passed away from cancer in 2021.
Ruth will be forever remembered as a passionate local ambassador for the charity, who used her voice and shared her own personal story to reach others to help raise vital awareness and to make a difference.
The Business Beats Cancer Dundee board is one of a growing network of boards across the UK. Each board organises an exciting annual fundraising event that brings together businesses in its local area to beat cancer.
Bringing together business leaders from cities across the UK to host prestigious fundraising events and support life-saving cancer research.
