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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.
Patient

Scientists prove low cost arthritis drug can be used to effectively treat blood cancer sufferers

A simple arthritis drug could be an effective, low cost solution to treat patients with blood cancers such as polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET), a breakthrough study by the University of Sheffield has shown.