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7 July 2021 3 min read
Research explainer: How do ALK gene alterations affect the clinical outcome for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma?

Find out more about the latest breakthrough from researchers across Europe on the significance of ALK gene alterations in high-risk neuroblastoma.
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27 May 2021 2 min read
An AMRC member charity: What does it mean?

In 2018, we announced our awarded membership to the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), but what does this actually mean for our research?
A scientist in a lab coat looks at a monitor showing magnified neuroblastoma cells, surrounded by lab equipment.
20 May 2021 1 min read
Research update- June 2021

The Spring months have been as busy as ever for our research team, with the announcement of our latest project as well as progress reviews for our ongoing work and looking ahead at the SKC research strategy for the coming years.
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22 March 2021 3 min read
Exploring the statistics behind neuroblastoma in the UK

A closer look into the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS) 2021 report on cancer in children, teenagers and young adults.
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24 February 2021 3 min read
Research explainer: Single cell study finds sympathoblasts as the root of neuroblastoma

We had We had the opportunity to speak with one of the lead authors of this work, Dr. Jan Molenaar of the Princess Máxima Centre about its significance and what it means for patients.
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17 February 2021 1 min read
Research update- March 2021

We have started the year with a new addition to the research team, our Research and Digital Comms Officer Emily Hall who will be focused on sharing and celebrating our research work and helping families navigate the world of neuroblastoma research.
Headshot of Dr Emma Pond, Senior Trial Coordinator at the Children’s Clinical Trials Unit. She is wearing a floral blue top and black glasses.
10 February 2021 2 min read
Celebrating women in research: Getting to know Dr Emma Pond

In honour of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, we've been chatting to our Senior Trials Coordinator Dr Emma pond about her role and the fantastic work she does for SKC.
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4 February 2021 4 min read
Advances in Neuroblastoma Research conference 2021

Every 2 years the Advances in Neuroblastoma Research conference invites researchers and clinicians worldwide who work in the field of neuroblastoma to come together and share their latest work.
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2 December 2020 1 min read
Research update- December 2020

We are delighted to have announced the first International Neuroblastoma Research Initiative award to be funded under our AMRC-accredited research funding process, which will see a targeted drug introduced to frontline treatment for children with the hope
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