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From research into tumour growth and radiotherapy to new treatments for children with bone cancer, discover more about the research our students have carried out, past and present.

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Jake’s PhD research could pave the way for new cancer treatments

January 8, 2026

Meet Jake, who completed his Big C funded…

Meet Jake, who completed his Big C funded PhD at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in 2024.

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Ahana’s Undergraduate Summer Bursary in Leukaemia

December 9, 2025

Ahana Mitra, undertook a Big C funded 8-week…

Ahana Mitra, undertook a Big C funded 8-week undergraduate summer project in Prof. Stuart Rushworth’s group based in the BCRE, UEA.

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Nana’s Undergraduate Summer Bursary in Cancer Drug Treatments

December 9, 2025

Nana Adwoa Ampong undertook a Big C LILAC…

Nana Adwoa Ampong undertook a Big C LILAC funded 8-week undergraduate summer project in Dr. Andrew Beekman’s group based at UEA.

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Freddie’s Undergraduate Summer Bursary in Prostate Cancer

December 9, 2025

Freddie Marlowe undertook a Big C funded 8-week…

Freddie Marlowe undertook a Big C funded 8-week undergraduate summer project in Prof. Daniel Brewer’s group based in BCRE, UEA.

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Nilda’s research into leukaemia and heart failure

November 5, 2025

With support from Big C, Nilda is undertaking…

With support from Big C, Nilda is undertaking a PhD at the University of East Anglia, investigating the metabolic link between acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and heart failure.

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Krisztina’s journey from chemistry to a PhD in cancer

September 3, 2025

For Krisztina, cancer research is personal. After losing…

For Krisztina, cancer research is personal. After losing her grandmother to the disease, she knew she wanted to contribute to the search for better treatments.

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Amanpreet’s research into designing smarter therapies for cancers with solid tumours

August 18, 2025

Amanpreet’s interest in research began during her studies…

Amanpreet’s interest in research began during her studies in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Essex. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she didn’t get any hands-on experience, but curiosity shaped her academic path.

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Timothy’s research in prostate cancer prognostics

July 21, 2025

Timothy is in his final year at Norwich…

Timothy is in his final year at Norwich Medical School. His journey into cancer research began long before his PhD, driven by a love for biology, his favourite subject.

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News

Grant Holt joins Superformula Group and Anglian Chemicals for 93-mile ‘The Big Walk’ in support of Big C and East Anglian Air Ambulance

NCFC legend Grant Holt is joining Tom Burkill and Mark Pollard from Superformula Group and Anglian Chemicals for an ambitious 93-mile fundraising challenge.

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King’s Lynn community raises enough money to fund over 6,000 hours of specialist cancer support as Big C shop celebrates first anniversary

Big C’s charity shop in King’s Lynn is celebrating its first anniversary this month, marking a year of community support that has helped make a real difference to local families affected by cancer.

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NNUH Support Centre temporarily relocated from 1 September

Please be aware that our NNUH Support Centre will be closed on Friday 28 August and temporarily relocated from 1 September while essential maintenance work takes place to improve the flooring throughout the centre.

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Important data security notice

Important data security notice following Beacon CRM’s data breach.

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