Sheffield Cancer Research Bringing medicine, science, engineering and social sciences together to understand the world’s biggest challenges in cancer. Developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of patients today and tomorrow. You are here Home Sheffield Cancer Research About Funding for cancer research at Sheffield Study Leadership team Events Latest news Scientists awarded £1m to develop potentially life-saving smart gel for brain cancer University of Sheffield pioneers 'smart' drug delivery for glioblastoma and skin disease. 17 March 2026 Professor Janet Brown Professor Janet Brown takes up her Presidency of the International Cancer and Bone Society 26 February 2026 CTRU welcomes new director Professor Matt Hammond Hammond begins his new role with a clear ambition: to strengthen the CTRU’s influence, expand the number and impact of Sheffield-led trials, and ensure the unit plays a defining role in shaping clinical research across Yorkshire and beyond. 24 February 2026 New research aims to understand the 'molecular switches' behind cancer A new £1 million research project investigating a biological survival trick that allows abnormal cells to thrive could pave the way for new treatments for cancer and safer stem cell therapies for conditions like Parkinson's. 3 February 2026 View all Sheffield Cancer Research news
