Latest News, Grants & Research Reports
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Committed to our cause
The current and rapidly evolving situation with coronavirus presents significant challenges for the research community and every sector.
The coronavirus and government guidelines are already having a significant impact on neuroblastoma research, now and in the future. These changes, whilst temporary and very much supported by all of us at Neuroblastoma UK, may affect the pace and progress of vital neuroblastoma research.
Thank you joining our Great Give It Up
When we launched our Great Give It Up challenge earlier this year, we never imagined it would be made twice as hard by a nationwide lockdown!
We were overwhelmed by the dedication of our Great Give It Up supporters. You’ve done us proud and we can’t thank you enough.
A quizzy night with a Chatty Man...
Our Patron Alan Carr, along with celebrity friend Angellica Bell, supported Neuroblastoma UK at a local quiz night in March 2020, raising nearly £7,000!
Our Chair of Trustees and guest blogger Tony Heddon writes about this fantastic event.
Developing personalised treatment for children with neuroblastoma
In 2019, we awarded £236,141 to Dr Suzanne Turner at the University of Cambridge, as part our 2019 research grant round.
Here we meet Dr Turner and find out more about her three year research project aimed at improving the effectiveness of ALK inhibitors for children with neuroblastoma.
International Women's Day 2020
International Women's Day (8th March 2020) is a global day celebrating the achievements of women.
Thanks to your support, we fund amazing researchers working to improve treatments for neuroblastoma. Today we celebrate those female scientists who work tirelessly to help more children with neuroblastoma.
Meet our Great Give It Up participants!
In the run up to the Great Give It Up in March, we wanted to introduce you to a couple people, to show how your fundraising efforts really do make a difference.
Mik and Keira tell us why they’re giving up something they love this March.
Can a keto diet enhance therapy for neuroblastoma?
In 2019, we awarded nearly £5,000 to Prof Robert Falconer and Xiaoxiao Guo at the University of Bradford.
This research grant enabled them to explore the potential for a ketogenic diet to enhance neuroblastoma therapy. Let’s find out more.
Alan Carr chucks the chocolate to help children with neuroblastoma
To mark International Childhood Cancer Day, comedian and chocoholic Alan Carr is giving up his favourite treat to raise money for research into neuroblastoma.
Alan is supporting the Great Give It Up this March and said, “I love a cheeky bit of chocolate and it’ll be a huge challenge for me to give it up! But it’s nowhere near as big a challenge as what these children go through.”
International Childhood Cancer Day
Saturday 15 February is International Childhood Cancer Day.
It’s a special day to raise awareness of childhood cancer and support children with cancer, survivors and their families. Find out how you can help.
Dr Zoë Walters’ research into combination therapies
In 2019, as part of our Small Grants programme, we awarded £5,000 to Dr Zoë Walters at the University of Southampton.
Dr Walters tells us more about her research into the treatment of neuroblastoma, why she is passionate about cancer research and how she hopes to make a difference to children with neuroblastoma.