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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.
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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.
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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.
Amaka Offiah

New Managing Editor for the Journal Paediatric Radiology

Congratulations to Professor Amaka Offiah from the Department of Oncology & Metabolism who has been appointed Managing Editor (Europe and world outside the Americas) for the journal Paediatric Radiology from 1st November 2021.

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New gene therapy pathway could protect us from cancer and dementia

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new gene therapy pathway that has the potential to protect us against serious life-limiting diseases such as cancer and dementia.
Male researcher in lab

Sheffield secures major investment in medical research training programme

The University of Sheffield has been awarded a share of £79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Update on the PRIMAGE project

As the PRIMAGE project enters its 31st month, they have shared the milestones achieved during the past months and the tasks that they expect to deliver by November 2021, leading to the final version of the PRIMAGE platform.

Scientists discover new compound which could improve photodynamic therapy for cancer