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Dr Elena Rainero in her lab

New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.
Scientist at the lab bench

Future of cancer research in Yorkshire receives £8.9 million funding boost

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research have announced seven world-leading research studies that will aim to help more people survive cancer by exploring new solutions in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Breast Cancer Cells

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel

Energy starved breast cancer cells ingest and consume their surroundings to overcome starvation, a new study has found.
image of cancer cell

University of Sheffield launches major cancer research recruitment campaign

University launches campaign to attract outstanding researchers who want to build their cancer research teams at Sheffield.
James Catto being presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Copyright: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Photographer: Denis Abbonato Photography

Professor James Catto receives 'Life Time Achievement Award' for bladder and prostate cancer research

Professor James Catto has been honoured with a 'Life Time Achievement Award' from the European Association of Urology in recognition of his longstanding and important contribution to urological practice and care.

| Published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
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Sheffield researchers use pioneering technology to exploit DNA repair in brain tumour cells to explore new treatments for glioblastoma

New research conducted by researchers at the University of Sheffield and funded by The Brain Tumour Charity aims to find weaknesses in the ability of glioma cells to repair their DNA and survive treatment.
An illustration of an RNA molecule

Revolutionary new bone cancer drug could save children's lives

A new drug that works against the main types of primary bone cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of Sheffield.
Marcus Cumberbatch

Marcus Cumberbatch awarded Hunterian Professorship for work on social inequality and cancer

Mr Marcus Cumberbatch, from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Oncology and Metabolism, has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship for his groundbreaking work on how social inequality affects cancer outcomes.
Dr Munitta Muthana photographed in Weston Park.

Hiding in plain sight: How we can use immune cells to deliver cancer-killing viruses to tumours

Oncolytic viruses could represent a new treatment option for people with certain types of hard-to-treat cancers - making them more receptive to existing therapies. Read about the work of Dr Munitta Muthana's group.

| Published by Cancer Research UK