Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre

Seven themes, working across Scotland

The Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre is translational research programme that brings together leading scientists and clinicians from across the Scotland to accelerate advances in cancer research. Established in 2022, and funded by Cancer Research UK, the Centre unites expertise from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the CRUK Scotland Institute and local NHS partners to deliver world-class, collaborative research.

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Research Themes

Research teams

Studentships

University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow

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Brain Tumors

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Steven Pollard

Edinburgh

Anthony Chalmers

Glasgow

Colorectal Cancer

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Joanne Edwards

Glasgow

Malcolm Dunlop

Edinburgh

Data

Peter Hall

Edinburgh

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Crispin Miller

Glasgow

Gynaecological Cancers

Robb Hollis

Edinburgh

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Patricia Roxburgh

Glasgow

Hepatobiliary Cancer

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Tom Bird

Glasgow

Luke Boulter

Edinburgh

Chiara Braconi

Glasgow

Mesothelioma

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Kevin Blyth

Glasgow

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Daniel Murphy

Glasgow

Pancreatic Cancer

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Jen Morton

Glasgow

David Chang

Glasgow

Alan Serrels

Edinburgh

Project Management

Kate Schraut

Glasgow

The Centre’s core mission is to translate cutting‑edge scientific discoveries into benefits for patients. By integrating laboratory research with (pre-) clinical studies and trials, it aims to speed up the development of new diagnostics, treatments and preventative approaches

Working across more than 80 research teams, the CRUK Scotland Centre focuses on cancers with significant impact in Scotland, including Colorectal, Pancreatic, Hepatobiliary Cancer, and Mesothelioma. It also builds on established strengths in Brain Tumours and Gynaecological Cancers. Underpinning these tumour-focused themes is cross-cutting theme on Data, enabling research that spans the full cancer pathway – from early detection to advanced disease.

The CRUK Scotland Institute plays an essential role in the Centre with Owen Sansom as Scientific Director – supported by Charlie Gourley, University of Edinburgh, as the Clinical Director. Several Institute group leaders contribute to the Centre’s mission through their research.

Find out more on our website:
crukscotlandcentre.ac.uk/