Sheffield Cancer Research Bringing medicine, science, engineering and social sciences together to understand the world’s biggest challenges in cancer. Developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of patients today and tomorrow. You are here Home Sheffield Cancer Research About Funding for cancer research at Sheffield Study Leadership team Events Latest news In Sheffield, 72-year-old Polly is sharing her experience to support the development of the EPIC-GB clinical trials after her sister, Sue, sadly died from brain cancer aged 69 New life-giving brain cancer clinical trials to be offered to people in Sheffield New ground-breaking clinical trials designed to improve survival and quality of life will be available in Sheffield for people with glioblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer 14 April 2026 DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the University of Sheffield. 30 March 2026 Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds Home testing kits for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50 per cent would prefer a self-test over a traditional clinic visit. 26 March 2026 Scientists awarded £1m to develop potentially life-saving smart gel for brain cancer University of Sheffield pioneers 'smart' drug delivery for glioblastoma and skin disease. 17 March 2026 View all Sheffield Cancer Research news
