Category: Research

Could a simple eye test revolutionise brain tumour diagnosis?

Could a simple eye test revolutionise brain tumour diagnosis?

Professor Petra Hamerlik is leading pioneering research funded by Stand Up To Cancer – a joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Channel 4 exploring whether tear fluid could help detect brain tumours earlier – a breakthrough that could transform diagnosis and save lives.

Know Your Numbers – helping prevent haemorrhagic stroke with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust 

Know Your Numbers – helping prevent haemorrhagic stroke with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust 

Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure awareness campaign, helping to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and brain haemorrhages through simple blood pressure checks. High blood pressure is a leading cause of brain haemorrhage, yet half of those affected remain undiagnosed. In partnership with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, we are committed to changing these statistics. Our collaboration has seen more focus placed on this area of research, increased numbers of researchers, and a centre of excellence for brain research. 

New funding for NF2 research 

New funding for NF2 research 

Colleagues working across our brain tumour and inflammation themes have been award £700,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Medical Research Council for their project on Understanding CD8+ T cell responses in NF2-Schwannomatosis-related vestibular schwannoma tumours.