 Adam
Afriyie
MP
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MP visits Cancer Research UK and sees innovative research
firsthand
Wednesday, 11th March 2009. Press Release.
Windsor MP
Adam Afriyie toured Cancer Research UK’s flagship
laboratories recently to see how world class scientists are
working to beat the disease. Mr Afriyie visited the
charity’s London Research Institute in his role as Shadow
Minister for Science and Innovation.
Mr Afriyie met
with the Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, Harpal Jumar,
along with the Director of LRI, Doctor Richard Treisman, to
discuss the research being undertaken and the range of work
carried out by the 550 staff and students.
Speaking at
the event Mr Afriyie said:
‘ This has
been a great opportunity to learn about the innovative
cancer research that is being carried out in London. It
highlights the vital link between science and it’s potential
to make a great impact for cancer patients in the future.
It is also
crucial that we continue to encourage our young people to
pursue science as a career. For without the work of
dedicated scientists and support staff, the advances made in
cancer treatment and services could not be achieved.’
Cancer
Research UK is the leading funder of Cancer Research in the
United Kingdom. The charity carries out work on all aspects
of cancer in more than 35 towns and cities across the
country.
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
About Cancer Research:
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Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer
Research UK's vision is to beat cancer.
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Cancer Research UK carries out world-class research to
improve understanding of the disease and find out how to
prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer.
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Cancer Research UK ensures that its findings are used
to improve the lives of all cancer patients.
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Cancer Research UK helps people to understand cancer,
the progress that is being made and the choices each
person can make.
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Cancer Research UK works in partnership with others to
achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against
cancer.
About Cancer Research UK’s London Research Institute:
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The Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI)
houses 46 research groups based at two locations:
Lincoln's Inn Fields (LIF) laboratories in central
London, and Clare Hall (CH) laboratories on London's
outskirts at South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
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Both laboratories boast state-of-the-art instrumentation
and access to first-class core and service facilities.
Eleven of the group leaders are Fellows of the Royal
Society, two have received knighthoods and two are Nobel
Laureates.
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The LRI has an international reputation for its research
in the basic biology of cancer.
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The LRI has its origins as the principal research
facilities of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund which
was founded in 1902 - the first specialist cancer
research charity in the United Kingdom.
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The LRI is the largest core-funded institute in Cancer
Research UK's portfolio.
For
further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to
find out how to support the charity, please call 08701
602040 or visit
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Contact
Details:
Telephone: 020 7219 8023
Email:
afriyiea@parliament.uk
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