Kate Brain, Professor of Heath Psychology at Cardiff University and Theme 6 Cancer Research Strategy (CReSt) lead, sheds light on the evolving landscape of cancer early detection within the UK’s NHS and… Read More »Exploring cancer detection and inequality: a forward focus through behavioural science
The Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) works in partnership to develop and deliver research excellence across Wales, in line with the all-Wales cancer research strategy (CReSt) that launched in 2022.… Read More »Call for Expressions of Interest to chair the CReSt Multidisciplinary Research Groups
Professor Rob Jones, along with Early Phase Clinical Trial Nurses and Clinical Fellow Dr. Magda Meissner, who were previously supported by the WCRC, have played a pivotal role in an Experimental Cancer… Read More »Cardiff-led FAKTION trial drug truqap receives FDA approval
Wales Cancer Research Centre funded Research Fellow Dr Grace McCutchan has helped to launch an innovative new Lung Health Check pilot within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (UHB). The… Read More »WCRC Research Fellow Dr Grace McCutchan helps to launch lung health check pilot within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB
CReSt theme 5 lead Professor Simon Noble explains why palliative and supportive oncology research is an integral part of understanding the benefits and burdens of treatments across cancer types, and… Read More »Patient-centred research is crucial to value-based improvements in healthcare
Dr Amy Case, a clinical oncology speciality-training doctor based in Southwest Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea and a former Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) funded Research Fellow, has won a Cardiff… Read More »Former WCRC funded Research Fellow Dr Amy Case wins Cardiff FRCR Research, Improvement and Innovation Award
An important UK-wide clinical trial utilising a cannabis-derived drug for the treatment of aggressive brain tumours has recently opened at Velindre Cancer Centre. Funded by The Brain Tumour Charity, the… Read More »WCRC researcher Dr. James Powell is recruiting patients for an innovative brain tumour treatment trial, ARISTOCRAT, at Velindre Cancer Centre
Dr Ellie Rad, the Partnership and Business Development Manager at the Cardiff Joint Research Office, has undertaken an assessment of immunophenotyping capabilities within the research teams at Cardiff University and… Read More »Immunophenotyping capabilities expertise: new webpage guides researchers to available resources
Alex Gibbs has been appointed as the core bioinformatician for the Wales Cancer Research Strategy (CReSt) at the Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC). Alex is an expert in cancer research with a focus… Read More »CReSt core bioinformatician appointed to support and up-skill cancer researchers in Wales
How can Wales develop a global reputation as a leader in cancer clinical trials? Professors Richard Adams and Steve Knapper share their thoughts on how this could be achieved. We… Read More »Cancer clinical trials within the Welsh context – where do we go next?