Science and research at UCL Cancer Research UK Centre

Research at the Centre includes drug discovery and the development of new treatments such as gene therapy. The scientists will focus on research into the biology and treatment of head and neck, ovarian, lung and blood cancers, as well as sarcomas and brain tumours, which will help to provide more effective treatments for these diseases in the future. Researchers at the Centre are also studying the effect of lifestyle factors - such as smoking and obesity - on cancer risk.

Cancer Research UK already funds an extensive programme of research at UCL and its affiliated institutes, but the launch of the new centre will see the charity increase its contribution by committing almost £1 million a year to research at this Centre.

The UCL Cancer Research UK Centre is a partnership between UCL, the UCL Hospital NHS Trust, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital, the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK.

See Research Highlights in London for a selection of research and researchers in this area.

 

Listen to David Linch, director of the Cancer Research UK UCL Cancer Centre share his view about the opportunities the new centre presents for research.