A summary of the work of the NCRI POS CSG during the year 2015-16.…
CTRad consumer members annual report 2014-2015
'Annual Report of Activity undertaken by CTRad Consumers …
Radiotherapy news from NCRI
'CTRad leadership and membership appointments CTRad is pleased to announce that following the co-chairs application and interview process, from 1…
Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Research Town Meeting
'A meeting was held at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust on 15 April 2015 to discuss the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Treating Centre’s research plans and the important ongoing proton projects at supporting UK research centres. …
Radiotherapy news from NCRI
'CTRad-RCR Sandpit Day, March 2015 CTRad, in conjunction with the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), organised a ‘Sandpit’ day, an…
Funding of children’s cancer research: 2008 data from the International Cancer Research Partnership portfolio
'In response to a request from the UK children’s cancer community for help in benchmarking UK activity against work elsewhere, NCRI has undertaken an analysis of the ICRP database to look at the nature and volume of childhood cancer research funded by NCRI Partners in the UK compared with other countries participating in ICRP data-sharing. …
CTRad: national leadership in radiotherapy research
'A review of the activities of CTRad since it was established in 2009, and its vision for 2015-2018 and beyond.…
CTRad: national leadership in radiotherapy research – Achievements and vision, 2014 (PDF)
'Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the most potent and cost-effective curative treatments for cancer.1 In the UK about 300,000 new cancer cases occur each year.2 Around 50% of patients require radiotherapy at some time during their illness, and 60% are treated with curative intent.3…
Impact of Patient, Carer and Public Involvement in Cancer Research
'Highlighting the impact of patient, carer and public involvement in cancer research…
NCRI operating report 2013/14
'Summary of NCRI activities during 2013/14…
Establishment of the National Cancer Research Institute Clinical and Translational Radiotherapy Research Working Group (CTRad) Biomarker Support Network
'Launched in 2009, the National Cancer Research Institute Clinical and Translational Radiotherapy Research Working Group (CTRad) was established to reinvigorate clinical and translational research relating to radiotherapy and radiobiology in the UK. The group has a broad remit with the overarching dual aims of developing a portfolio of practice-changing trials and actively promoting the translation of new discoveries into practice. …
Proton beam therapy (PBT) clinical research discussion meeting
'The forthcoming introduction of proton beam therapy (PBT) is an important national investment for the UK, and we aspire to become world leaders in PBT. As well as planning the clinical service, it will be essential to have a well coordinated research agenda that can make the very best use of this new technology for patients. …