The Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) recently hosted four Year 12 students as part of the In2STEM work experience programme. The students had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the… Read More »WCRC Researchers host In2STEM work experience students
WCRC Research Fellow Dr Mat Clement recently led on an exciting public outreach activity at Jenner Park Primary School, aimed specifically at engaging Year 6 students in the fascinating world… Read More »WCRC Research Fellow Dr Mat Clement inspires future scientists at Jenner Park Primary School
On Wednesday 3 July members of the Wales Cancer Research Centre attended the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Medical Research event at the Senedd, designed to showcase medical research in Wales. The… Read More »WCRC team attends Cross-Party Group on Medical Research at the Senedd
Julie Hepburn, WCRC Lead Lay Research Partner, delivered an impactful speech at the Cancer – Early Detection & Diagnosis event that was held recently at the Life Sciences Hub. This… Read More »WCRC Lead Lay Research Partner Julie Hepburn advocates for Public Involvement in cancer research at Life Sciences Hub event
WCRC Research Partners Sarah Peddle and Bob McAlister recently visited Swansea University to present to an audience of early career researchers (ECRs). The session was hosted by the Faculty of… Read More »WCRC PPI Research Partners engage with ECRs at Swansea University
Dr James Powell, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Velindre Cancer Centre and Clinical Academic at the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC), has been appointed Clinical Lead for the Brain Tumour Research… Read More »Brain Tumour Research Initiative provides new funding for research in Wales
The SERENITY Study, a pioneering Horizon Europe project, aims to revolutionise decision-making support for clinicians, patients with advanced cancer and their carers. At the heart of this project is the… Read More »Unlocking the power of PIRIT: A journey through Patient and Public Involvement in the SERENITY Study
The Wales Cancer Bioinformatics Network (WCBN) had its inaugural meeting on March 20, 2024, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey to advance cancer research through bioinformatics. The meeting, conducted… Read More »Inaugural meeting of the Wales Cancer Bioinformatics Network
The Wales Cancer Research Conference 2024 was held on Monday 4 March at the National Museum Cardiff, bringing together cancer researchers and stakeholders from across the UK. The event, hosted by… Read More »Wales Cancer Research Conference 2024 showcases research success and collaboration
In a step towards inclusive research practices, The Brain Tumour Charity funded study, the COBra study, finds success thanks to the indispensable efforts of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Research Partners.… Read More »Integrating Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) for enhanced research impact in the COBra study: A case study by Professor Antony Byrne and Dr Elin Baddeley