Charities play a vital role in #UKresearch, helping save and improve lives. In 2025, @amrc-uk.bsky.social charities collectively invested £2.1bn in medical research, supporting 27,000+ researchers and 1,127 clinical studies 👇🏼

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Charities play a vital role in #UKresearch, helping save and improve lives. In 2025, AMRC charities invested a record £2.1bn in medical research, supporting 27,000+ researchers and 1,127 clinical studies. Explore the full infographic: bit.ly/4wervbB

We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of NIHR's £37m investment, supporting 800+ early-career researchers. This funding will support our researchers at a crucial stage of their careers, empowering them to drive breakthroughs that save and improve lives 👇🏼

Association of Medical Research Charities@amrc-uk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We’re proud to see the NIHR invest £37m across 89 medical research charities, supporting more than 800 early-career researchers. This investment recognises the vital role charities play in igniting research careers, building capacity and sustaining the talent pipeline. Read more: bit.ly/4aft801

The program for our @cclguk.bsky.social symposium, co-sponsored by @dmmjournal.bsky.social , @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social and @parse.bsky.social on the developmental origins of paediatric cancer is now finalised (8th June, @crick.ac.uk): www.cclg.org.uk/information-...

Developmental origins of paediatric cancer symposium

A one-day event showcasing the latest cutting-edge research on the modelling, biology and treatment of paediatric cancers in the context of their developmental origins.

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The registration deadline for our @cclguk.bsky.social symposium on the developmental origins of paediatric cancers is closing this Friday 22nd May. A wide range of topics and a stellar speaker line-up so make sure you register! for more details check: www.cclg.org.uk/information-...

Developmental origins of paediatric cancer symposium

A one-day event showcasing the latest cutting-edge research on the modelling, biology and treatment of paediatric cancers in the context of their developmental origins.

cclg.org.uk

Anestis Tsakiridis@tsakiridis.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The program for our @cclguk.bsky.social symposium, co-sponsored by @dmmjournal.bsky.social , @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social and @parse.bsky.social on the developmental origins of paediatric cancer is now finalised (8th June, @crick.ac.uk): www.cclg.org.uk/information-...

New Research Grant Call Now Open 📢 The Bone Cancer Research Trust is proud to be partnering once again with CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association to fund research focused on Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma. Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/9m4M50Z0fUA

New Research Grant Call Now Open 📢🧑🏼‍🔬 We are proud to be partnering once again with our friends at @bcrt-uk.bsky.social to fund research focused on Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma. Find out more and apply at bit.ly/4nBsqQr #Research #Collaboration

📣 New CCLG TYA Cancer Research Centre We're excited to announce a new initiative to tackle underfunded cancer research for #TYACancer - funding work shaped by young people and families to transform evidence, policy and care. More to come soon... ✨ bit.ly/4uhzgg3

New Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Research Centre set to transform evidence, policy and care for young people with cancer

A major new initiative designed to address the long-standing underfunding of research focused on teenagers and young adults with cancer, particularly in the psychosocial aspects of care, is set to lau...

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New guidance for GPs aims to cut delays in childhood abdominal cancer diagnosis 📣🩺 We’re proud to release new guidance to help GPs spot the signs of abdominal cancers sooner. #EarlyDiagnosis #ChildCancerSmart @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Find out more 👇🏼 bit.ly/4t5Xz0m

New guidance for GPs aims to cut delays in childhood abdominal cancer diagnosis

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association’s flagship awareness campaign, Child Cancer Smart, has released new guidance to help GPs spot the signs of abdominal cancers sooner.

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📢 New good practice guide: Supporting teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer during a prison sentence The guide highlights the challenges young people face when diagnosed with cancer in prison and provides practical guidance to improve care. 🔗 bit.ly/41v7Kiz

Teens & young adults with cancer have unique needs - but are often overlooked in systems built for children or adults. This #TYACAM, we’re joining forces as 22 charities to ensure young voices are heard and that they get the specialist care they deserve 🗣️💭 Get involved at bit.ly/4v57JiX

Last week, FORTEe researcher Hayley Marriott from @obu-hst-research.bsky.social presented our research at the @cclguk.bsky.social conference. 👏 The work highlighted how digital and exercise-based interventions can be integrated into pediatric oncology care. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🩺🏥

CCLG Special Named Funds support new collaboration with VIVO biobank 🔬⭐ 📢 We've funded two research projects that will support the development of kinder and more effective treatments for children and young people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Find out more at bit.ly/4lShEEs

CCLG Special Named Funds support new collaboration with VIVO biobank

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association has funded two research projects that will support the development of kinder and more effective treatments for children and young people with acu...

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#Measles update 🚨 We know the rise in measles cases, especially in London and the West Midlands, is worrying for families of young people with cancer. We’ve worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide trusted information. Read more at bit.ly/4lR2Jum

#MenB update 🚨 We know the rise in MenB cases, especially in Kent, is worrying for families of young people with cancer. We’ve worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide clear and trusted information. Read more at bit.ly/4rHG5FP

Are we funding the research that matters most? Our new report explores whether childhood cancer research aligns with priorities set by patients, families, survivors and professionals through the James Lind Alliance Children’s Cancer #PSP 📢 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social bit.ly/4rLlwIP

Mapping childhood cancer research: CCLG launches vital new report on UK research funding

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association has published a new report revealing major gaps in childhood cancer research funding, despite strong investment in treatment development.

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Great to be at the Annual Conference of @cclguk.bsky.social in Manchester. Prof. @avmoorman.bsky.social shared how the VIVO Biobank supports acute leukaemia research, highlighting key research from @lrcg.bsky.social, including the UKALL CNA profile in the ALLTogether trial.🧬🤝

Great patient–researcher collaboration at @cclguk.bsky.social Manchester. Lewis, a childhood cancer survivor & biomedical scientist, and Dr.Jessica Taylor from @gilbertsonlab.bsky.social presented work on improving patient–researcher communication. #PatientAdvocacy #ChildhoodCancerResearch

We’re live from #CCLG26 📢🌟 Hundreds from across the #CYPCancer community are in Manchester for the UK’s leading professional conference on children’s and young people’s cancer. Two days of best practice and cutting-edge research start now. Follow #CCLG26 for highlights 👇

Just 5 days to go until #CCLG26! 📢 We’re excited to welcome you to Manchester next week as 500+ delegates come together for the UK’s leading professional conference on #CYPCancer - sharing best practice excellence and cutting-edge research. See you there! bit.ly/3P4B50q

UK children and young people’s cancer experts set to come together for CCLG Annual Conference

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosts its Annual Conference next week (March 16-17), bringing together experts from across the children and young people’s cancer community.

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How diabetes drugs could treat childhood leukaemia 🦠 Dr Nick Jones is a researcher at @swanseauni.bsky.social working on repurposing drugs for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia - an aggressive and hard to treat type of childhood leukaemia. @littleprincesses.bsky.social bit.ly/4l9F2x3

Surprising science - how diabetes drugs could treat childhood leukaemia

New cancer treatments take a long time and a lot of money to develop. So, what if we could use existing drugs from other conditions to kill cancer cells?

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New research aims to transform treatment for babies and children with aggressive blood cancers 🔬📢 We're proud to announce a £600,000 collaboration with @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social that is funding vital new childhood leukaemia research. bit.ly/3OcTwjj

New research aims to transform treatment for babies and children with aggressive blood cancers

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association is proud to announce a £600,000 collaboration with Blood Cancer UK that is funding vital new childhood leukaemia research.

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2 weeks to go until the registration/abstract submission deadline for our @cclguk.bsky.social @dmmjournal.bsky.social symposium on the developmental origins of paediatric cancers at the @crick.ac.uk this June. Great speaker line up and slots for short talks: www.cclg.org.uk/information-...

Developmental origins of paediatric cancer symposium

A one-day event showcasing the latest cutting-edge research on the modelling, biology and treatment of paediatric cancers in the context of their developmental origins.

cclg.org.uk

📢 Calling all #CYPCancer researchers! Got an innovative idea that could transform outcomes for children and young people with cancer? The LPT New Ideas Grant could be for you 🔬 @littleprincesses.bsky.social is backing exciting early research with high potential. More info & apply bit.ly/4rLvoCM

Oscar was diagnosed with ALL in 2022. Early diagnosis meant he started treatment quickly and is now in remission. Early diagnosis can save lives - that’s why our #ChildCancerSmart project is recognised as a case study in England’s new #NationalCancerPlan 🎗️ Find out more at bit.ly/4ak9Vd1

📢 Breaking: The National #CancerPlan for England is out today - and for the first time, it includes a dedicated section on children and young people with cancer 👏 A huge milestone after years of collaboration and campaigning! Find out more at bit.ly/4tezG70 #WorldCancerDay

📢 Early bird rates end in 6 days! Once they’re gone, prices go up. Join us this March for the #CCLG2026 Annual Conference - the UK’s leading professional conference for paediatric and TYA oncology. We can't wait to see you there 👋🏼 Book now at bit.ly/3X5DfOe

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association@cclguk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🚨 Tickets now LIVE for #CCLG2026! The UK’s leading conference for paediatric and TYA oncology professionals comes to Manchester with a two-day programme uniting experts from all disciplines. ✨ Early-bird rates until 31 Jan 2026 More info & book at bit.ly/3X5DfOe

Supporting the next generation of #CYPCancer researchers 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Our Early Career Researcher Network helps nurture talent and build a thriving research community for children and young people’s cancer. Meet three of our ECRs at bit.ly/3LvetoF

Experts of tomorrow: Meet our early career researchers

How would you describe someone who has two or three degrees and up to 10 years working in research? I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t consider them ‘early’ in their career...

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Breaking cancer research news 📣🔬 We've joined forces with Children with Cancer UK to co-fund over £700,000 in three innovative research projects aimed at improving treatments and long-term outcomes for children and young people with cancer. Find out more at bit.ly/4r1Ztxg

📣 🔬 New research offers hope for safer treatment of childhood brain tumours. Funded by @littleprincesses.bsky.social, Prof Ruman Rahman and his team have developed a gel that slowly releases chemo after surgery - early results suggest it could be as effective as radiotherapy! 🔗 bit.ly/49zHqaW

📣🌟 Over £300,000 raised for #rhabdomyosarcoma research in memory of five-year-old Jake. CCLG Special Named Fund, Team Jake, has helped fund eight research projects, helping to improve treatment, care and outcomes for children like Jake. Read more at bit.ly/4qFVXbN