Research themes
We work together across the university, in the UK and internationally, on all aspects of cancer research, from prevention to screening, diagnosis, drug discovery and treatment, follow-up, palliation and survival. Our translational approach is directly relevant to the cancers most prevalent locally.
Cancer in the community research domain
Cancer prevention and early diagnosis
The research within this theme will describe and analyse the characteristics of Yorkshire populations and patients, and the cancers experienced, to help identify factors that contribute to poor outcomes.
The vision is that gaining a better understanding of Yorkshire’s cancer patients will help to develop targeted interventions and screening programmes to improve survival, primarily through earlier diagnosis.
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Enhancing patient experience and voice
Our research will focus on improving quality of life by developing a holistic approach across the whole cancer experience. This will span risk and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative and supportive care as well as bereavement support.
By supporting empirical research, including studies of digital data, we will address different experiences in terms of the access to, and the provision of, services for cancer prevention and care. Inclusivity is a key driver of this theme, with a vision that has patients and those important to them at the centre of what we do.
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Digital health, data science and AI research domain
Digital health, big data, advanced diagnostic technologies and rethinking the delivery of cancer care
Our research will integrate modern technology and digital health with re-envisaging the delivery of cancer care.
The vision is that digital healthcare information, artificial intelligence and more intelligent use of novel diagnostics in clinical pathways will increase the volume and safety of community-based oncology treatments.
We will use digital technology to inform risk profiles. The aim is that this will improve patient experience and save NHS costs.
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Discovery and translational science research domain
Improving the outcomes for cancer patients
The vision is to discover new treatments or better ways of giving current treatments, as well as develop new methodology for matching treatment to patients’ individual cancers.
This theme encompasses discovery science – identifying new molecules and mechanisms; therapeutic innovation – developing novel treatments and combinations; and precision oncology – improving patient selection to optimise therapeutic response.
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Translational and precision cancer medicine
Our research will integrate genomic profiling within the patient’s cancer journey, from the initial suspicion of cancer through clinical investigations, diagnosis and treatment. Genomic profiling can predict how cancers will grow and which treatments might work best for an individual.
We will reveal insights into the role and opportunities of modern genomics in cancer care, offer patients the opportunity to take part in the next generation of pharmaceutical studies and feed into discovery and molecular research in the University.
