Oncology

Oncology research in Scotland is conducted within 47 major study groups at universities and other research institutes.

Scotland currently attracts 15 percent of the UK’s £257 million cancer research funding, and many of the world’s top cancer scientists are based here.

An unparalleled combination of clinical and research excellence, infrastructure and government support make Scotland one of the most exciting places in the world to work in the field of oncology.

Oncology research and clinical expertise in Scotland

Groundbreaking cancer research work taking place in Scotland is complemented by a growing base of companies involved in drug discovery and development.

The high incidence of cancer in Scotland means there’s a strong network of experienced clinicians in the field of oncology based here.

Leading oncology scientists currently carrying out research in Scotland include: 

• Professor Roland Wolf – University of Dundee
• Professor Sir Philip Cohen – University of Dundee
• Professor Jim Cassidy – University of Glasgow
• Professor Karen Vousden – Director of Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
• Professor Walter Kolch – Beatson Institute
• Professor Margaret Frame – Deputy Director of the Beatson Institute
• Professor Massimo Palmarini – Chair of Molecular Pathogenesis at the University of Glasgow 

Oncology networks, research groups and companies in Scotland

• Scottish Cancer Research Network − fully established in December 2003, with the aim of building a portfolio and doubling the number of patients involved in cancer clinical trials 
• National Translational Cancer Research Network − set up with the main aim of building research infrastructure and workforce capacity to support progress of novel anti-cancer therapeutics

Leading oncology academic research groups in Scotland include: 

• Cancer Research UK Molecular Pharmacology Unit, University of Dundee   
• Department of Surgery and Molecular Oncology, University of Dundee
• Department of Oncology, University of Edinburgh
• School of Cancer Studies, University of Glasgow  
• Section of Experimental Haematology and Haemopoietic Stem Cells, University of Glasgow
• Cancer Research UK Beatson Laboratories, Glasgow   
• Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow
• Cancer Research UK Formulation Unit, University of Strathclyde

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