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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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Announcement of new Chair for Big C

Professor Dylan Edwards will be stepping down as Chair of the Board as he relocates to Dorset, and Trustee Professor Charles ffrench-Constant has been appointed as new Chair.

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Big C announces HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady Dannatt MBE, as new Patron

Big C is honoured to announce HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady Dannatt MBE, as its new Patron.

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Big C celebrates its Board of Trustees

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