Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer... yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research is allocated to this devastating disease. This is unacceptable! Brain Tumour Research are striving to fund a network of seven dedicated research centres whilst challenging the government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.
The Medical Research Council improves human health through world-class medical research. We fund research across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. Our research has resulted in life-changing discoveries for over a hundred years. We are a non-departmental public body funded through the government's science and research budget. We invest in research on behalf of the UK tax payer. Scientists apply for funding for their research and applications are reviewed by panels of independent experts.
A brain tumour diagnosis is terrifying and overwhelming, and research into improving things for patients is lacking. brainstrust offers a unique UK wide support service to people who are living with brain cancer, including pragmatic support at diagnosis and beyond. This help translates into real world, useful resources and improved clinical outcomes for our community. We also focus on putting patients needs at the centre of research, and on clinical research that will improve quality of life.
The BNS celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2010 and continues to provide a friendly and active forum for both clinical and experimental neuropathology. Our membership is not geographically restricted and we welcome members from all continents. Through our regular meetings, the Journal, and educational activities we are bringing people together to understand diseases of the nervous system.