Breast cancer tissue bank heads to Nottingham
28 Apr 2011 by Evoluted New Media
A new tissue bank that will help fast-track research from bench to bedside is being launched at the University of Nottingham
A new tissue bank that will help fast-track research from bench to bedside is being launched at the University of Nottingham
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Nottingham is part of a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking treatment for breast cancer |
The facility will be the world’s first large scale collection of breast cancer tissue samples and is one of four centres making up the multi-million pound Breast Cancer Campaign Tissue Bank. The other centres are located at the University of Dundee, the University of Leeds and the Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University, London.
“We are thrilled to be part of the world’s first breast cancer tissue bank funded by Breast Cancer Campaign,” said Dr Andy Green who will lead the centre will colleague Professor Ian Ellis from the school of molecular medical sciences.
“This is an extremely important initiative and resource allowing access of tissue samples to researchers which will expedite our understanding and knowledge of this prevalent disease ultimately leading to improvements in breast cancer treatment.”
The tissue bank will offer anonymous information about a patient, the characteristics of their cancer, family history, treatments and over time, their effectiveness. Researchers will also be able to see whether their disease progresses or recurs.
It is hoped the facility will fast-track research from bench to bedside and lead to better prevention, earlier diagnosis and improved treatments which could save the lives of thousands of people.
The Breast Cancer Campaign Tissue Bank is expected to cost £10m over the next five years but has received a £1m grant from breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, and a further £1m from Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign.
