Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death behind heart disease in the US and UK. Early detection of these cancers could be a valuable tool in the fight again… Read More »Prof Kate Brain and Dr Harriet Quinn-Scoggins invited to join MCED consortium
This summer the Wales Cancer Research Centre facilitated student lab placements at Cardiff University through In2ScienceUK, a programme that empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by offering insights into STEM… Read More »Our week as researchers: In2Science students join Prof. Alan Parker in the lab
A group of sixth form students from across the UK took their first steps into cancer research as part of a week-long placement researching acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), led by… Read More »Next generation of researchers welcomed into Cardiff labs
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 and Ireland are using an innovative Wales-based service to detect a range of rare genetic conditions. Researchers at the University Hospital of Wales have… 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