Cancer Research at Bath

Our mission is to improve cancer patient outcomes by fostering links between Bath’s scientists and clinicians.

Upcoming events

We hold a symposium twice a year, attracting up to 100 delegates across a range of disciplines.

19th Cancer Research at Bath Symposium

1 May 2019 2.00pm 5 West, 2.3, University of Bath

This Cancer Research at Bath (CR@B) Symposium will be focused on brain cancer research from clinicians and academic perspectives from the GW4 network.

Our research

We are research active in a wide range of cancer-related projects.

Potential drugs for cancer and diabetes treatment created at University of Bath

The new molecules bind to tankyrase enzymes

New molecules which scientists hope could one day become drugs for both cancer and diabetes have been created at the University of Bath.

Colour change test to help cancer research advance

A simple colour changing test to help scientists investigate potential cancer drugs has been developed by University of Bath scientists.

Cocktail of chemicals may trigger cancer

Fifty chemicals the public is exposed to on a daily basis may trigger cancer when combined, according to new research.

Using daffodils to create cancer treatments

A close-up on a cluster of daffodils, with blue sky in the background.

We're exploring how compounds derived from natural products found in daffodils could be used in potential cancer treatments.

'Junk' DNA plays role in preventing breast cancer

Supposed 'junk' DNA, found in between genes, plays a role in suppressing cancer, according to new research by Universities of Bath and Cambridge.

Funding

We are supported by our alumni. Find out how you can donate to cancer research at Bath and what funding we offer.

Make a regular donation

Please help our students and researchers to look further than ever before, by making a regular donation to support our work.

Funding for cancer-related research

Thanks to donations we are able to offer limited funding for cancer-related research. Find about what funding is available and how to apply.

People and partners

Find out more about our members and partners.

Cancer Research at Bath members

We are academics and clinicians working on cancer-related research.

GW4 Cancer

GW4CANCER is a cross-disciplinary GW4 network that is building on the substantial cancer research portfolio of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter.

About us

We provide a forum to facilitate interaction between academics, clinicians, students and others with an interest in cancer. We also promote opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research and training of the highest standards.

We have established a platform to promote awareness of cancer research, expertise and facilities across the Bath region.

Stay connected

Join the Cancer Research at Bath network by contacting Adele Murrell.