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- In 2015, patient and charity activism led to the formation of a UK government group focused on brain tumor research.
- By 2018, this resulted in a commitment of £20m from the government and £25m from Cancer Research UK for neuro-oncology over five years.
- The review covers changes in the UK's brain tumor research landscape, identifies seven key research priorities, three overarching themes, and discusses the current status and challenges in this field.
Article Abstract
In 2015, a groundswell of brain tumour patient, carer and charity activism compelled the UK Minister for Life Sciences to form a brain tumour research task and finish group. This resulted, in 2018, with the UK government pledging £20m of funding, to be paralleled with £25m from Cancer Research UK, specifically for neuro-oncology research over the subsequent 5 years. Herein, we review if and how the adult brain tumour research landscape in the United Kingdom has changed over that time and what challenges and bottlenecks remain. We have identified seven universal brain tumour research priorities and three cross-cutting themes, which span the research spectrum from bench to bedside and back again. We discuss the status, challenges and recommendations for each one, specific to the United Kingdom.
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