August Research News
Welcome to the August edition of Research News!
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Featured research project
The PACE-NODES clinical trial is the featured research project in this edition!
Discover how delivering an advanced type of radiotherapy, called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), to the pelvic lymph nodes could help reduce the risk of prostate cancer returning.
From Ideas to Innovation - first speakers announced!
We’re delighted that our Transformational Impact Award holders will be presenting their research at From Ideas to Innovation.
We’re looking forward to being inspired by sessions on:
Risk: Professor Colin Cooper and Dr Harveer Dev.
Screening: Professor Rhian Gabe, Professor Rakesh Heer and Dr Nikhil Mayor.
Imaging and Staging: Professor Hash Ahmed and Dr Martin Connor.
Tumour Microenvironment: Professor Hing Leung and Dr Ed Roberts.
Primary and Metastatic Cancer: Professor Charlotte Bevan and Early Career Researcher TBC.
Smarter Treatment: Professor Jayne Tierney, Dr Annabelle South and Dr Hannah Rush.
Advanced Prostate Cancer: Professor Gert Attard, Dr Ashwin Sachdeva and Dr Emily Grist.
Treatment Resistance: Professor Johann de Bono and Dr Alec Paschalis.
Prostate cancer researchers at all career stages are welcome to attend the event. Places are filling up quickly – reserve your spot through our web page:
Remembering Gary Hooker
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Gary Hooker, a wonderful supporter of the charity and the prostate cancer research community.
Many of you may remember Gary bravely sharing his story at last year’s ‘From Ideas to Innovation’ research conference. Faced with a prognosis of just 18 months to two years, Gary defied the odds, undergoing treatment and participating in a clinical trial for Enzalutamide, a treatment he stayed on for over ten years.
He supported us to raise funds and awareness, through campaigns, interviews and talks, and featured in our Spring Direct Marketing Appeal in 2022, which raised a remarkable £480,792.10!
We will remember Gary for his amazing contribution to the cause of prostate cancer awareness and research.
Funding opportunities – open now!
Transformational Impact Awards
Supporting larger-scale programmes and/or clinical trials, our Transformational Impact Awards are open now with a deadline of 1pm, 23 September 2025 .
Research Innovation Awards
Our Research Innovation Awards grant scheme is open for Expressions of Interest for bold, innovative projects with a deadline of 1pm, 14 October 2025.
Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
Funded in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, this scheme for research-active Clinical Lecturers is now open. Apply by 4pm, 4 September 2025.
Find out more about all our funding schemes on the website:
Molecular Analysis for Precision Oncology Congress 2025
The Molecular Analysis for Precision Oncology Congress 2025 will take place in Paris from 15-16 September 2025. Registrations close on the 27 August!
This exciting event will give attendees the chance to learn about current and emerging approaches in precision oncology.
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