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Centre for Cancer

A Newcastle University Centre of Research Excellence.

Latest news and events from the Centre for Cancer

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A new academic research project into a form of incurable blood cancer is set to begin thanks to the fundraising efforts of a man diagnosed with the disease.
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Children with the most common brain cancer could see diagnostic wait times reduced, thanks to new research that trialled a new, quicker and less invasive way of determining tumour type
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The paediatric neuro-oncology collaboration between Newcastle University and Hospitals' has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
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Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer

A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Newcastle University has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign.

What history can teach those working the hospital night shift

A pioneering study led by Newcastle University is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers.

Newcastle research fuels global cancer drug discovery deal

A collaboration which is progressing cancer drug discovery is building on research from Newcastle University.