Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award — B
Supports cancer detection and diagnosis innovation in the United Kingdom through transformational early development programmes.
Cancer Research UK's Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award funds long-term, integrated, and potentially renewable research programmes of exceptional science aimed at driving transformational change in how early-stage cancers and pre-cancerous states are detected. Awards of up to £2.5m over five years are available and may support postdoctoral researchers, technical staff, PhD students, run…
Funds long-term integrated programmes driving transformational change in detection of early-stage primary tumours and pre-cancerous states, including multidisciplinary physical, engineering, and data science approaches.
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