Fighting brain cancer with CAR-T cells: Targeting zombie cells to improve therapy
Dr Ashley Vardon at the University of Birmingham hopes to find a way to effectively fight diffuse midline glioma with new immunotherapies.
We have been funding expert research since 2016, aiming to ensure that every child and young person has a safe and effective treatment for their cancer, and that they can live long and happy lives post-treatment.
Dr Ashley Vardon at the University of Birmingham hopes to find a way to effectively fight diffuse midline glioma with new immunotherapies.
Professor Rylie Green at Imperial College London will test a device that can deliver chemotherapy directly to brain tumours, sparing healthy cells.
Professor Karim Malik and Dr Jodie Bojko are testing drugs that can prevent cancer cells from making growth-promoting proteins.
Dr Lizzie Tucker will assess a new type of treatment to fight ALK-driven childhood cancers like neuroblastoma.
Dr Jon Elkins and Dr Anna Rose at the University of Oxford hope to develop a new drug which will affect vital ALT-positive cancer cell processes.
Professor Alex Thompson and his team at the University of Nottingham aim to learn more about leukaemia to support the development of kinder treatments.
Dr Daniel Williamson’s expert team will find the best malignant rhabdoid tumour models to test exciting new treatments.
Professor John Anderson’s team at University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health aim to revolutionise CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumours.
Professor John Anderson at University College London hopes to develop a cost-effective CAR T-cell combination therapy.