£1.4 million awarded for seven new research projects
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been able to fund another £1.4 million of research projects after last year’s difficult decision to halt grants during the pandemic.
News
We hope you'll be inspired by the dedication of our fundraisers and the expertise of our researchers who are all working together to tackle pancreatic cancer. This section covers news about PCRF-funded research as well as research into pancreatic cancer being carried out all over the world.
Plymouth DJ’s 24-hr radio show in fundraising tribute to his dad
Barry Sullivan from Plymouth, who presents a weekly radio show on PTown Radio, is delivering a 24-hour programme from 10am on Thursday 28 to 10am on Friday 29 October both to fundraise for research and raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.
Gill’s epic fundraising tribute to her friend
After her much-loved friend Blanche Phythyon from Pennsylvania USA was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2019, Gill Bromley made a New Year’s resolution to fundraise in her name for a year.
24-hour marathon challenge raises £6k for research
Veterinary surgeon Alison Hamel from Aberdeen devised a new take on running a fundraising marathon – she ran 1.1 mile every hour for 24 hours in an exhausting challenge for her friend, raising just under £6,000 for PCRF!
Joshua’s ‘Comraich goods box’ proves a big hit
Budding serial entrepreneur Joshua Taylor (13) has been fundraising for PCRF by selling his homemade sweet treats both to his local community and to tourists visiting the beautiful beach nearby, raising over £1000 to date!
Marathon effort by junior doctors
In June, university medical students Monty Matson and Tahir Khan, both 24, turned a personal goal to run a marathon before graduating into a fundraiser for PCRF when Monty’s grandmother Pamela was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Edward conquers a stormy Snowdon for his grandpa
When ten-year-old Edward Penny from Wiltshire lost his grandpa Alastair to pancreatic cancer in March this year, he decided to climb Snowdon to fundraise in his memory.
Artificial intelligence brings earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer a step closer
Results of a study funded by PCRF have shown how ‘machine learning’, a branch of artificial intelligence, has the potential to identify which people are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer up to two years before they are diagnosed.
Panmure RFC journey to the centre of the Earth
Rugby players from Dundee’s Panmure RFC have taken a rather a novel approach to staying motivated and match fit during the Covid pandemic – they walked, ran and cycled to the centre of the Earth.
New report outlines impact of Covid-19 on pancreatic cancer treatment and care in England
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on pancreatic cancer has published a report highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on pancreatic cancer services across the country, including diagnosis, treatment and care of patients.