Tag: research
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Targeting DNA repair protein for the treatment of glioblastoma
Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered that targeting a protein that helps cancer cells repair their DNA could lead to a new treatment for the highly aggressive brain tumour, glioblastoma (GBM).
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Exploiting metabolic pathways used by glioblastoma cells to halt tumour growth
A team at The Scripps Research Institute, USA, have been able to identify a cellular pathway used by glioblastoma (GBM) tumours to allow them to survive, that could be exploited therapeutically to halt tumour growth.
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We are hosting the biobanking workshop initiative in London today
The Biobanking Consensus Meeting, initiated by us, is being held at Islington’s Business Design Centre in London.
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Canadian researchers discover cell subgroups in treatment of paediatric ATRT brain cancer
Researchers from Toronto and Montreal have successfully identified three distinct sub-groups of classification of the incurable typical teratoid rhabdoid tumours (ATRTs).
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Why we’re investing in new brain tumour fund
“We will always do things differently if it’s the right thing for people affected by a brain tumour. That’s why we’re investing in The Brain Tumour Fund.” – Sarah Lindsell, CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity
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Cancer Moonshot 2020 launches brain tumour genome project
The Paediatric Brain Tumor Atlas Project has been launched by Cancer MoonShot 2020.
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Q & A with Dr Paul Brennan
We caught up with Dr Paul Brennan from the University of Edinburgh to hear more about his research.
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Q & A with Professor Richard Gilbertson
Professor Richard Gilbertson, tells us about his move to The Cambridge Cancer Centre and his plans for the future or brain tumour research
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Unique opportunity for surgery patients to help decode brain tumours
Researchers want to gather tissue samples from people with high-grade brain tumours as part of the groundbreaking Genomics England programme.
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Brain tumour surgery: experts call for change to improve survival
New research prompts drive to increase specialist neurosurgery access
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Microsoft’s cancer defeating plans with ‘smart’ molecular systems
Microsoft has vowed to “solve the problem of cancer” within a decade by using ground-breaking computer science.
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New report shows that paediatric brain cancer now more deadly than childhood leukemia in the US
Brain cancer has surpassed leukemia as the deadliest cancer for children and teens in the United States, according to new government data reports the CNN news channel.
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Cancer doctors call for GPs’ increased awareness of chemotherapy effects on teens and young adults
Cambridge University cancer doctors, all associated with Cambridge University have called for improved awareness of long term side effects of chemotherapy treatment.
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President Obama appoints world-renown brain tumour professor to US National Cancer Advisory Board
Dr Francis Ali-Osman has been appointed to advise the Government on a wide range of issues relating to the US national cancer programme.
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Scientists further their understanding of how glioma cells adapt and thrive
Scientists from The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, have discovered how glioma tumour cells adapt to low-oxygen environments in the brain allowing them to continue to grow.
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Genomics England are now recruiting brain tumour participants
Genomics England are now recruiting for patients with brain tumours to take part in the 100,000 Genomes Project. Genomics promises incredible benefits in healthcare through scientific discovery.
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Newcastle scientists hail new understanding of glioma cell growth
Scientists, led by Dr Elizabeth Stoll, from Newcastle University’s Institute of Neuroscience, have discovered that gliomas rely on fatty acids to promote their growth.
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Washington Cancer Moonshot summit chaired by Vice President Biden
Vice President Biden is chairing a cancer summit in Washington today designed to garner further support for the Obama administration’s year-long ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative to advance cancer research.
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Researchers identify a protein that could help prevent glioblastoma spreading
Published today in the journal eLife, the research targeted the ephrin-B2 protein and results demonstrate it halts the division of cancer cells and then stops them spreading.
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New UCL study finds university graduates more prone to brain tumours
Findings from a new report which was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, suggests that gliomas are more common among people who are university-educated.
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UCL Institute of Child Health looking for research lab volunteers
Dr David Michod will be inviting three young people to work alongside him and his research team in his laboratory at the University College London Institute of Child Health, London.
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Government recommendations for the cancer registry data
We are working with Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and other cancer charities to make recommendations to Government on the subject of cancer registry data.
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WHO releases updated Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an updated edition of the 2007 Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System.
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New genetic test offers hope of more effective childhood cancer treatments
Children with brain tumours will be among those offered a new genetic test that paves the way for young patients to receive personalised cancer treatment.