Why understanding the whole genome is important for childhood cancer
Until the past couple of decades, over 98% of the human genome was thought to be ‘junk DNA’. Now, cancer researchers want to understand exactly what that DNA does...
CCLG Research Talks: How can leukaemia treatment affect a child's brain?
Professor Chris Halsey tells us about leukaemia treatment and how it can affect the brain.
New research into rare and unusual cancer funded, thanks to CCLG Special Named Funds
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proud to announce its first research project into Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare type of cancer that affects just 50 children per year in the UK.
What were our childhood cancer research highlights in 2023?
Join us to look at what CCLG achieved in 2023 with your support - and how you have been part of changing the future for children with cancer.
Is it ever too late to become a childhood cancer researcher? With Dr Jessica Taylor
Not all scientists love school - there are lots of ways to start a science career. Dr Jessica Taylor began her career in research years after dropping out of school...
TYAC researcher brings together young people who have had skin cancer and professionals at special event
Dr Wendy McInally, who leads Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC)’s first research project, hosted an event last month at the Royal College of Nursing which brought together survivors, clinical specialists and key stakeholders with experience of melanoma to inform the next steps of her research.
Spotlight on Manchester – how are our researchers helping children with leukaemia?
In the UK and Ireland, over 100 childhood cancer researchers have been funded through CCLG. But what are they working on? Let's take a trip to Manchester to find out...
Busting the conspiracy – is there a hidden cure for cancer?
Find out why some people believe there is a hidden cure for cancer, and why we know that this rumour is completely false.
CCLG Research Talks: How biobanking supports childhood cancer research
Hear from Dr John Moppett about what the VIVO biobank is and how it supports expert childhood cancer research.