Have you read our latest Search?

Dear Voornaam,

The Spring issue of Search, our supporter magazine, is now available. 

This issue of Search showcases just some of the incredible research you’ve helped make possible. We hope you enjoy reading about the progress we are making to defeat cancer.

Search Spring 2025

Last year, we welcomed Dr Ben O'Leary to lead our new Evolution and Translational Genomics Group. Dr O’Leary is at the forefront of research into smarter, more effective therapies for head and neck cancers, focusing on understanding why some tumours become resistant to radiotherapy. His research is advancing personalised cancer care, bringing hope to people affected by head and neck cancer.

Improved breast cancer diagnostic tools on the horizon
Our scientists, having led one of the world’s largest and longest-running studies into the causes of breast cancer, have developed tools to identify women at high risk of the disease, even if they don’t have a family history.

New drug target discovered for aggressive form of prostate cancer

Professor Johann de Bono is co-leading a team that have discovered that a protein linked to prostate cancer is associated with more aggressive forms of the disease, allowing scientists to help predict who will become resistant to hormone therapy.

"Every child with brain cancer should have a chance at life"
To mark what would have been Daniel Caplan’s 21st birthday, his parents donated £21,000 through Doing it for Daniel Foundation to support Professor Chris Jones' ground-breaking research into paediatric brain tumours.

Tackling all types of blood cancer is key to improving outcomes for patients

Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and it poses unique challenges - but we are seeing encouraging developments in this area thanks to the research advances made by our scientists.

Thank you for your continued support, empowering our researchers to push boundaries and find smarter, kinder treatments for cancer.

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With warm wishes,

Catherine Graham
Joint Head of Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving

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