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Lecture to mark 40 years of cancer research at Newcastle University
The journey down the children’s cancer rabbit hole has been a great achievement of modern medical research, 80% of children with cancer now cured. This fascinating expedition has been one of increasing complexity, moving from studies describing the patient population, to understanding cancer development and the critical biological factors that drive it. Along the way, we have come to understand intimate links to normal developmental processes and exploited discoveries to develop better treatments. Drawing from a career’s experience, Professor Clifford will guide us through this exciting journey.
Biography
Professor Steve Clifford PhD FRCPCH FMedSci is Director and Chair of Molecular Paediatric Oncology at the Newcastle University Centre for Cancer. He leads its childhood brain tumour research team, and has spent his career advancing understanding of the biological basis of tumour development (principally medulloblastoma), and translating discoveries into improved treatments. He plays leading roles in national and international research networks and clinical trials, advancing new biologically-driven treatments into clinical practice. Discoveries from his team are part of the WHO classification of brain tumours, and now underpin diagnosis and treatment for children with medulloblastoma around the globe. He is passionate about training the next-generation of clinicians and researchers ( more than 20 PhD students to date), and helps run an outreach programme for children’s cancer care in Malawi, Africa.
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Lecture to mark 40 years of cancer research at Newcastle University
The journey down the children’s cancer rabbit hole has been a great achievement of modern medical research, 80% of children with cancer now cured. This fascinating expedition has been one of increasing complexity, moving from studies describing the patient population, to understanding cancer development and the critical biological factors that drive it. Along the way, we have come to understand intimate links to normal developmental processes and exploited discoveries to develop better treatments. Drawing from a career’s experience, Professor Clifford will guide us through this exciting journey.
Biography
Professor Steve Clifford PhD FRCPCH FMedSci is Director and Chair of Molecular Paediatric Oncology at the Newcastle University Centre for Cancer. He leads its childhood brain tumour research team, and has spent his career advancing understanding of the biological basis of tumour development (principally medulloblastoma), and translating discoveries into improved treatments. He plays leading roles in national and international research networks and clinical trials, advancing new biologically-driven treatments into clinical practice. Discoveries from his team are part of the WHO classification of brain tumours, and now underpin diagnosis and treatment for children with medulloblastoma around the globe. He is passionate about training the next-generation of clinicians and researchers ( more than 20 PhD students to date), and helps run an outreach programme for children’s cancer care in Malawi, Africa.
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