How scientists and QA managers contribute towards cancer research in the ECMC network
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With the ease of lockdown and the reopening of research labs, we spoke to scientists and quality assurance (QA) managers to understand more about their roles, and asked them to share what they are looking forward to and their thoughts on upcoming challenges.
Guidelines for the collection of research samples during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
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Cancer Research UK has collated some of the guidelines from official sources on the collection and processing of human specimens for clinical and translational research during and after the COVID-19 pandemic into a single document.
NCRI Virtual Showcase (Nov20)
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Taking place on 2-3 November 2020 the NCRI Virtual Showcase will feature a number of topical sessions, panel discussions and proffered paper presentations
JING: Training the Next Generation event
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Developed by junior investigators for junior investigators, JING: Training the Next Generation (TNG) brings together clinical and non-clinical researchers in the ECMC network with experienced senior researchers. The course is a mix of lectures and interactive sessions, including advice on attendees' own study ideas from senior investigators across the ECMC...
JING Resources: Funding and support information
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We have collated some information about funding and support opportunities for cancer researchers. Please note that these include details of some of the funding offered by the main core funders of cancer research and is not an exhaustive list. For example some smaller charities may also have relevant funding schemes...
Methods in Clinical Cancer Research workshop
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The annual Methods in Clinical Cancer Research workshop is a week-long course designed to educate and train early-career investigators in the best practice of clinical trial design and provide access to experienced clinical investigators from different institutions and countries with expertise across all areas of clinical research. **MAY BE OF INTEREST TO JING ALUMNI**
Clinical research training in haematology (CRTH)
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Clinical research training in haematology (CRTH) is run by the European Hematology Association and provides clinical researchers with a 9 month long unique training and mentoring experience focused on clinical research in Europe, with a global scope. **MAY BE OF INTEREST TO JING ALUMNI**
EHA-ASH Translational Research Training in Haematology
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The European Hematology Association (EHA) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH) run the annual joint Translational Research in Hematology Training programme which provides researchers with a unique, year long training and mentoring experience. **MAY BE ON INTEREST TO JING ALUMNI**
Interview with Anthony Ng, new Lead at Bristol Paediatric ECMC
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Which ECMC are you based at? I'm based at Bristol Children's Hospital (Paediatric & Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Units) Can you tell us a little about your career so far? I was a Paediatric Oncology research fellow with the Institute of Cancer Studies in University of Manchester and a...
Launch of Catalyst - a COVID platform trial
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The CATALYST trial is seeking signals of efficacy of drugs targeting the most serious symptoms of the COVID virus. The aim is to reduce the severity of the disease, leading to a reduction in the number of patients needing to be admitted to intensive care, and ultimately in deaths. The...