Southampton discovery could guide immunotherapy for lung cancer

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from immunotherapy treatment, according to a University of Southampton study published in Nature Immunotherapy. Christian Ottensmeier, Professor of Experimental Medicine at the University said: “These are hugely exciting results. For the first time we have a real indication of who might benefit from a particular drug before we make treatment decisions.

Southampton discovery could guide immunotherapy for lung cancer

University of Southampton scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from life-saving immunotherapy treatment.

New trial to fight cancer caused by asbestos

Patients with a hard-to-treat type of cancer are being given new hope in a new clinical trial.
Researchers at the University of Southampton and the University of Leicester are trialing a drug that could boost the body’s immune system to fight off mesothelioma, which can be caused by asbestos.

Fundraising success at ABP Southampton running events

Over 230 runners took to the streets on Sunday 23 April, running the Southampton ABP Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k, to raise money for our Centre for Cancer Immunology. The day was a runaway success with so far an amazing £35k raised for the campaign. A huge thank you to everyone that took part.

Prostate Cancer Research

As March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we caught up with the Universitys Dr Simon Crabb on more about this often deadly disease and the hope offered by the immunotherapy research taking place here at Southampton.

£2,500 gift from The Patrons Fund

We are delighted to have received a £2,500 gift from The Patron’s Fund, a charitable fund set up to acknowledge and support the work of charitable organisations across the UK and the Commonwealth for which Her Majesty The Queen acts as a Patron.

#WearingWhite for World Cancer Day

In the run up to World Cancer Day, honour a loved one and support our campaign by simply wearing something white and donating £3. Share your #WearingWhite photos and text YOUREIT to 7066 to donate £3.