The Wales Cancer Research Centre is delighted to be hosting the All-Wales Allied Health Professional and Nurse (WAHPN) Cancer Research Network conference on 29 September between 1 and 4pm. The event will take… Read More »Upcoming event: The Annual All-Wales WAHPN Cancer Research Network Conference
Spotting the signs of cancer isn’t always easy. Vague symptoms like unexplained tiredness and weight loss are often not thought of as a cause for concern. However, they can be… Read More »TICTOC study: Raising awareness of vague cancer symptoms in Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Researchers at Swansea University have shown a that novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) is highly effective in two cancers with clinical unmet need. Prof. Steve Conlan and WCRC- funded researcher… Read More »RAGE ADC effective in fight against ovarian and prostate cancer
Velindre Cancer Centre and Cardiff University are collaborating on a study to assess the way radiotherapy affects how cancers are seen by the immune system. It is not currently understood… Read More »SABR_IT study explores impact of radiotherapy on immune system
NHS clinicians from across the UK andIrelandareusinganinnovative Wales-based service to detect a range of rare genetic conditions. Researchers at the University Hospital of Wales have developed a method of high-resolution… Read More »Cardiff researchers offer cutting edge service to clinicians across the UK
COVID-19 impacted people across the UK in many different ways, but those who experienced bereavement during this time have faced exceptional challenges. Researchers and staff from Cardiff University and the… Read More »BeCOVID study influences UK Government bereavement policy
Patients play a vital role at all stages of cancer research in Wales. Their contributions to laboratory science are not always obvious, but they often form the foundation of exciting… Read More »Organoids can help us to understand links between the immune system and cancer
Researchers are exploring whether T-cell responses to COVID-19 infection and vaccination could be used to fight cancer. Prof Alan Parker and his team work with adenoviruses, similar to the common… Read More »Scientists investigating whether COVID immunity could be used to treat cancer
The first-ever coordinated Cancer Research Strategy for Wales (CReSt), which will bring together the whole research community in the fight against cancer, is published today. Its delivery will be co-ordinated… Read More »New roadmap unveiled to boost cancer research for patients across Wales
A Wales-led research partnership has discovered that patients with incurable breast cancer could benefit more from a combined therapy than initial research suggested. The FAKTION trial has been undertaken by… Read More »New phase of treatment research offers hope to breast cancer patients