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The latest news, analysis and opinion from Cancer Research UK

Alan Worsley

Alan studied molecular biology at the University of Washington in America before crossing the pond to complete a PhD in immunology at the University of Edinburgh. After a stint at the BBC working on live news he joined the Cancer Research UK press office in 2013. He is now part of the Cancer Research UK science information team, communicating the science that the charity funds to the public.
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Cancer deaths in children and young people have dropped by nearly 60 per cent in the past 40 years - read about our new campaign looking accelerate this trend. Cancer deaths in children and young people have dropped by nearly 60 per cent in the past 40 years - read about our new campaign looking accelerate this trend.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 22 January 2015

22 January 2015

We explore new research from our scientists testing a modified version of a brain cancer drug that could help overcome resistance to treatment. We explore new research from our scientists testing a modified version of a brain cancer drug that could help overcome resistance to treatment.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 16 January 2015

16 January 2015

Our latest funding scheme focuses on the emerging field of biotherapeutics – smarter cancer treatments based on cells and biological molecules. Our latest funding scheme focuses on the emerging field of biotherapeutics – smarter cancer treatments based on cells and biological molecules.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 21 October 2014

21 October 2014

What happens when the development of a potential new drug stalls? Read how our Clinical Development Partnership scheme is giving some drugs a second chance. What happens when the development of a potential new drug stalls? Read how our Clinical Development Partnership scheme is giving some drugs a second chance.

by Alan Worsley | Analysis | 30 April 2014

30 April 2014