UK’s unique national pancreas tissue bank opens for business
The UK’s national tissue bank for pancreatic diseases is open for applications from any UK-based researchers needing samples of blood, urine and saliva to aid their research.
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.
PCRF partners ‘smartest radiotherapy’ treatment programme
PCRF has accepted an invitation to be a partner in a research programme that will treat 75 patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer with the latest high-tech radiotherapy technology.
Artificial intelligence shows potential in identifying those at risk of pancreatic cancer
A pilot study funded by PCRF has shown that by analysing electronic health records with sophisticated computer modelling techniques, it is possible to identify people at risk of developing pancreatic cancer up to 20 months before their diagnosis.
Liquid biopsies and their promise for pancreatic cancer
We’re keen to support early career researchers who have chosen to focus on pancreatic cancer, such as PhD student Lavanya Sivapalan from Queen Mary University of London, who carries out innovative research into liquid biopsies.
Foot-and-mouth-disease virus could help target the deadliest cancer
The foot-and-mouth-disease virus is helping scientists to tackle pancreatic cancer, in new research funded by PCRF. (Image credit: CRUK)
Flying high for Gareth
Since losing her husband Gareth, aged just 39, to pancreatic cancer in June 2019, Nichole Jones has been taking every opportunity to raise awareness of the disease, as well as fundraising for PCRF in Gareth’s memory.
Congratulations DR Abigail Coetzee!
Huge congratulations to Abigail Coetzee - now DR Abigail Coetzee - who has been awarded her PhD.
Pulling the plug on calcium pumps – potential new treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer
A PCRF-funded project has identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘pulling the plug’ on the energy generator that fuels calcium pumps on their cell surface.
Study offers evidence that a vaccine for pancreatic cancer is feasible
A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University in China have taken the first steps towards the development of a vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Event provides first-hand information on latest research advances
Some 150 people attended the 2019 PCRF Supporters Conference at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London on 29 November.