Research case studies
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.
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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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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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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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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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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February 11, 2021
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls…
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science we spoke with Dee Hayward, a first-year PhD student whose studentship has been funded by Big C.
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February 10, 2020
To celebrate International Women and Girls in Science…
To celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day, Big C spoke with Nancy Teng, a current PhD student at the Quadram Institute whose studentship has been funded by Big C.
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“If science is what you are passionate about or what you love to do, then you should do it. Don’t let yourself, or anyone else, hold you back from it.”
NANCY TENG, PHD STUDENT
“I’m so grateful to have this opportunity and I thank the LILAC Ladies who funded my student bursary and Big C so much for allowing me to have this experience.”
RANA, UNDERGRADUATE
News
A walking football group run by Norfolk cancer charity Big C has helped inspire a new initiative in Birmingham, bringing together people affected by cancer through gentle exercise, friendship and team support.
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Households that have been impacted by cancer in Norfolk will now be able to access free energy efficiency support and information after Big C was added to Cadent’s award-winning Centre for Warmth programme.
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Broads Tours by Norfolk Broads Direct has partnered with Big C Cancer Charity as headline sponsor for a Charity Football Match on 9 May.
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The highly anticipated Strictly Big C fundraiser returned for a third year and was once again a spectacular success, raising over £23,000 for Big C.
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