Updates from the SCRC
Announcing 2025/2026 SCRC weekly themed meetings
For the 2025/2026 academic year the SCRC will host weekly research meetings, every Thursday 10-11am, with a rotating theme.
Our hybrid themed meetings bring together researchers across the centre, sparking fresh ideas, forging new partnerships, with the aim of turning novel collaborations and innovative concepts into funded projects. Whether you’re looking to share your latest work, find inspiration from others, learn more about a topic, or connect with experts beyond your discipline, these sessions are a great place to start.
See a full calendar of events.
🔬 Computational Cancer Research led by Dr Frances Pearl is harnessing AI, computational, and mathematical sciences to understand cancer better and develop more personalised treatments. Computational Cancer Research Events
💗 Breast & Gynecological Cancer Research led by Prof Melanie Flint is advancing world-leading research into breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers. Breast & Gynecological Cancer Research Meetings.
⚡ Fatigue Research led by Dr Sally Wheelwright is a research meeting tackling cancer-related and treatment-related fatigue. Cancer-Related Fatigue Research Events
🧠 Sussex Brain Tumour Research led by Dr Stephen Robinson is a multidisciplinary network brought together to advance innovative brain tumour research. Sussex Brain Tumour Research Meetings
🩸 Sussex Blood Cancer Research. Led by Dr Rhys Morgan and Prof Chris Pepper. This year Sussex Blood Cancer Research brings its exciting line-up of scientific presentations to the SCRC calendar. The group is increasing understanding of molecular changes in blood cancers to design more effective therapies for blood cancer patients. Sussex Blood Cancer Research Meetings
If you are interested and would like to find out more about our upcoming events head to SussexCancer.org/events where you can sign up to attend, get calendar invites, and links to attend online or in person.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
For People with Lived Experience of Cancer
Seeking "Experts by Experience" to shape our research.
Applications must be received by the 30th of September.
Find out about Sally's project on Cancer Related Fatigue
Sally Wheelwright has been awarded the William Priddy Sussex Cancer Research Centre Studentship, supported by the Sussex Cancer Fund. We sat down with Sally to learn more about cancer-related fatigue and how her project aims to help people suffering from fatigue as a result of their cancer.
Sussex Cancer Fund Science Café – Monday 29th September 2025
Join us for the next Science Café hosted by Sussex Cancer Fund in partnership with the Macmillan Horizon Centre. These informal events offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from leading cancer researchers working here in Sussex. With short, engaging talks followed by open discussion, it’s a welcoming space for patients, families, and anyone interested in the latest developments in cancer research.
This session will explore innovative research taking place on your doorstep – from understanding leukaemia at a molecular level to unlocking how chromatin changes can drive cancer. We’ll also share how patients in Sussex can get involved in research and clinical trials.
The event is free but places are limited.
Find out more about the programme highlights and how to book tickets.
News
Meet Tyler: Research Coordinator
We'd like the SCRC research community to congratulate and send best wishes to our incredible research co-ordinator Beatrice Ramunno who is about to depart on materinity leave.
Tyler joined BSMS in July 2023 as an administrator for Phase 2 and 3 of the Medical School, supporting students and faculty to ensure the smooth running of teaching. He recently joined the BSMS Research team and become the Sussex Cancer Research Centre Coordinator, where he manages communications, coordinates events and meetings, supports research promotion, and helps connect researchers across disciplines to share ideas and develop collaborations.
Tyler said: "I’m really excited to be part of SCRC and to work with you all. I’m keen to help in any way I can, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like support with any of the above or to get involved in our activities."
Early Career Researchers - Dr Stephen Robinson highlighted in a video on undertaking a PhD on Brain tumours at UoS
In this video, Dr Stephen Robinson talks about his inspiring research project based in clinical practice at University Hospitals Sussex, and supported by the Sussex Cancer Fund.
Check out our Press section on SCRC Website
Since our launch the SCRC has attracted substantial local and national press attention. We bring it all together on our new press page here.
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