Author: Hannah Clargo-Jones
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Launching bold ideas: Our latest Expanding Theories awardees
We are funding two ambitious new pilot studies designed to spark progress in how we diagnose, monitor and treat brain tumours.
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Meet The Researcher: Ola Rominiyi
Our Junior Fellow, Mr Ola Rominiyi, explains how his role bridges neurosurgery and scientific discovery.
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Simple blood test shows promising potential for detecting glioblastoma
Our researchers are marking a significant step towards a blood test for glioblastoma.
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Immune insights could lead to kinder treatments for childhood brain cancer
Researchers in Cambridge have identified a potential new treatment approach for children with brain tumours.
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How expert insight guides our research funding decisions
Our Biomedical Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) assesses applications for research funding, recommending those that hold the most potential.
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ACT-BT – new initiative to improve access to brain tumour clinical trials
We’re proud to be funding Access to Clinical Trials for Brain Tumours (ACT-BT), a UK-wide initiative that will enable consultants to refer patients to a panel of clinical trial experts.
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Moving further, faster: Our research highlights of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on an exciting year for research into brain tumours.
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Coming together to help people with brain tumours live well
We hosted an event focused on improving quality of life for adults living with the effects of a low grade brain tumour.
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New study ‘changes how scientists think’ about low grade brain tumours in children
New research suggests that immune cells in low grade gliomas may help them survive, providing insight that could lead to new treatments for children with these tumours.
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Early warning sign of aggressive brain tumours could help tailor treatment
Researchers have pinpointed a new biomarker that could help doctors more accurately predict the behaviour of meningiomas.