| Dear Voornaam,
Are you looking to progress in your research career? We can help you build your skills and confidence through our leadership coaching programme for Cancer Research UK-funded researchers.
Apply now to be paired with a coach with senior career experience and take part in flexible one-on-one sessions to identify and work on your professional goals.
During your sessions, you'll develop your ways of thinking and reflection, actively apply your learnings to your work and receive concrete advice on how to manage new opportunities like balancing increased responsibilities or taking on a project.
This opportunity is suitable for junior group leaders, senior postdocs, established and senior researchers and those with leadership responsibilities.
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NEW WORKSHOP ON TACKLING DRUG RESISTANCE IN CANCER Join us in York on 31 January 2024 to explore the big questions around drug resistance in cancer.
Were setting up a new workshop in partnership with Physics of Life and the Rosetrees Trust to bring together clinicians and researchers from the fields of cancer research, physical science, engineering, mathematics and biology.
Register now to explore interdisciplinary insights into tumour resistance and discuss how to effectively translate novel approaches for patient benefit.
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 A SYMPOSIUM ON THE KEY ADVANCES IN CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES Technology Networks annual virtual symposium on 2829 June will explore the changing landscape of cancer research, covering omics, immunology, drug discovery and cell science.
Nikhil Gupta, Principal Scientist at the AstraZenecaCancer Research Horizons Functional Genomics Centre, will deliver the opening keynote address.
Join the event to hear more about the centre and how you can access its state-of-the-art functional genetic screens, cancer modelling and big data processing to propel the discovery of new cancer medicines. |
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|  SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS ON GLOBAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION How has Brexit impacted your research and what are your priorities for global collaboration?
Your insights will shape the policy calls that well publish in our Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care later this year. These policy proposals will help influence decision-makers ahead of the next general election to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for new and ongoing collaborations. |
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RESEARCH WITH INTEGRITY A LOOK BACK AND A LOOK FORWARD Jacqueline Beesley, Head of Research Management at the Beatson Institute, is the latest new voice in our blog series on all things research integrity. She gives us a rundown of where we have got to and where we're going with research culture.
Training is key, says Jacqueline. We need to provide our researchers with the confidence and skills to create a culture of integrity that lasts.
Find out more about the discussions that will improve inclusion in research, the impacts of generative AI and the role of data sharing in research integrity.
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 THE FIRST WEBINAR IN OUR SERIES: MAXIMISING THE IMPACT OF DATA Join data experts Melissa Lewis-Brown, Alexis Webb, Joe Day and Matt Howard-Murray next week on 20 June 12pm in the first of our new webinar series on data, Research Data 101.
Well cover the FAIR principles, how to meaningfully involve patients and their health data, and how to translate your data insights. Youll also have the chance to ask your questions about our research data strategy and how to get the most scientific value out of your research data. |
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|  SHOWCASE YOUR WORK AT OUR CHILDRENS AND YOUNG PEOPLES CANCER RESEARCH CONFERENCE Were bringing together childrens and young peoples cancer researchers for a one-day event dedicated to recognising the work of our community.
You have the chance to present a poster or, if youre an early-career researcher, you could give a proffered talk and get valuable feedback from experts including Richard Gilbertson, Anindita Roy, Anna Philpott, Isidro Cortes-Ciriano and Tariq Enver, who are on the scientific committee.
Submit an abstract by 6 September to be part of the conference programme. |
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 NURTURE YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL TALENT WITH THE LEAN LAUNCH PROGRAMME The Cancer Research Horizons Lean Launch Programme will help you explore your oncology-related innovation and develop a hypothetical business.
"The programme provided us with the confidence to move forward and put us in contact with some incredible mentors," says Alice Evans, PhD student at the University of Oxford.
Apply by 22 September for the opportunity to gain funding for market-discovery activities and business adviser support and connect with a wide network of entrepreneurs, investors and funders. |
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|  BEATSON INTERNATIONAL CANCER CONFERENCE: DEADLINE EXTENDED Explore the latest research in interorgan communication in cancer at the Beatson International Cancer Conference in Glasgow.
Kevin Ryan chairs the scientific committee and will open the event.
Discover how world-leading researchers are using diverse genetically tractable whole animal model systems to address tumour and body interactions.
The deadline to register and submit your abstract has been extended to 23 June. |
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