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.
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.
Rana Haidari, a Biomedicine student, undertook a Big…
Rana Haidari, a Biomedicine student, undertook a Big C funded 8-week undergraduate summer project in Dr Derek Warren’s lab group based in the Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC), UEA.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
