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
The Public Involvement in Research Impact Toolkit (PIRIT) is marking its one-year anniversary since its launch at the Marie Curie Conference in February 2023. This free co-produced resource aims to help researchers working… Read More »Celebrating one year of PIRIT: transforming research through public involvement
Professor Simon Noble, Director of the Division of Population Medicine, and renowned expert in the field of cancer associated thrombosis research, shares a compelling case study that exemplifies the pivotal… Read More »The transformative impact of Patient and Public Involvement in cancer research: A case study by Professor Simon Noble
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
