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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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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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New research reveals key reasons behind low cancer survival rates in rural Yorkshire
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How “chameleon cancers” can change their colours to survive treatment
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Latest from Newcastle

Funding boost for next generation of clinical cancer scientists

Clinical academics specialising in cancer research in Newcastle can now access support at every stage of their career development journey.

Stopping the awakening of leukaemia stem cells to prevent relapse

Why myeloid leukaemias start to grow again after chemotherapy has killed the bulk of cancerous cells, and how growth may be blocked by repurposed drugs, may have been solved by new research.

Honorary lecturer wins Researcher of the Year award

The Newcastle University lecturer was presented with a national award for his innovation in surgery during an awards ceremony in Leeds.