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Paediatric Cancer Programme Seminar
24 Jul 2024
All are welcome to join us on Wednesday 24 July, 16:00–17:00 at the School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer
2 Jul 2024
Cambridge researchers, including members of our Paediatric Cancer Programme, say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.
Funding boost for research on malignant germ cell tumours
28 May 2024
New funding has been awarded by the Little Princess Trust for research on malignant germ cell tumours in teenagers and young adults.
Tackling treatment resistance in rare children's cancer
10 May 2024
New research suggests potential combination therapy option for children with neuroblastoma to prevent resistance to treatment.
Children’s Cancer Research Open Day
26 Apr 2024
Join us on Friday 26 April, 10:00-14:00 for a Children’s Cancer Research Open Day on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus!
Paediatric Cancer Programme supports Neuroblastoma UK Symposium
9 Apr 2024
The 6th Neuroblastoma UK Research Symposium focuses on the biology of neuroblastoma, aiming for more effective and less toxic treatments for children.
European experts agree best treatments for young patients with specific brain tumours
8 Apr 2024
European experts caring for young patients with a specific type of brain cancer have – for the first time – agreed and published freely-available guidance outlining how best to treat them.
New international guidance to improve care for rare ovarian cancer patients
8 Feb 2024
Paediatric Cancer Programme member leads guidance on providing the best care possible for patients with a rare type of tumour affecting their ovaries, which will now be freely available to doctors all over the world.
What's happening in Brain Tumour Research: Scientific Speed Dating!
30 Jan 2024
Early career scientists – grab a coffee and get to know your fellow researchers on Tuesday 30 January from 08:30–09:30 at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, room 215.
Research points to kinder treatments for germ cell tumours
21 Nov 2023
Targeting short pieces of genetic code in germ cell tumours reduces cancer growth and may offer future therapeutic opportunities.