In action...Research Nurse Network Group
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Submitted a poster to be displayed at the UK Oncology Nursing Society conference, detailing the work that the group had carried out to promote patient safety in cancer clinical trials through a survey of out-of-hours systems in ECMCs.
In action...QATS Network Group
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A workshop focusing on the development of fit-for-purpose biomarkers, which was attended by translational scientists, laboratory staff and quality managers involved in biomarker research and development programmes.
In action...Junior Investigator Network Group (JING)
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JING has developed an annual residential training course entitled 'Training the Next Generation', bringing together junior investigators from different disciplines to develop their skills and knowledge in early phase and translational study design thorugh formal lectures, study design activities, networking and feedback on their own study ideas. Training is facilitated...
Read more about the work of Belfast ECMC
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Read more about a trial of a new agent for ovarian cancer and a multi-centre pan-European trial in colorectal cancer being lead by Belfast ECMC.
Patients
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Innovating for people affected by cancer is at the heart of what we do. The ECMC Network brings together world-leading scientists and clinicians who drive the discovery and testing of new, more effective treatments. We owe huge gratitude to the people who take part in early phase trials - often...
Circulating tumour cells in lung cancer
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Manchester ECMC is conducting ground-breaking research into circulating tumour cells
Industry
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ECMC industry partnerships are vital in driving the development of the cancer drugs for tomorrow, and the UK has an incredibly strong science foundation from which to adapt to the latest scientific breakthroughs. The ECMC brings together world-class pockets of expertise in each of its Centres , and provides industry...
Combinations Alliance
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The Combinations Alliance utilises the expertise from the translational groups within the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) network, to drive academic - industrial partnership, generating novel treatment options for people with cancer that would otherwise unlikely be realised. This Cancer Research UK model seeks novel agents from industry for investigation...
Interview: Nicola Griffin Teall
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How did you become a research nurse and what attracted you to working in early phase research? I have been nursing for over 20 years, working in a variety of settings. I was looking for something a little more challenging and I was fortunate to be offered a position as...
Interview: Dr Stuart Williamson
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Dr Stuart Williamson, now of the Manchester ECMC, is the Chair of the Junior Investigators Network Group What research do you work on? I’m a post doctorate researcher, so I’ve completed my PhD and I’m now doing full-time research based at Newcastle University’s Northern Cancer Research Institute which is the...