Centre scientists help identify novel immune system mechanism with potential to aid checkpoint blocking cancer therapies

Scientists at the Centre for Cancer Immunology have been involved in a new study, with researchers at the University of Liverpool and Aberdeen, which has gained new insight into a previously unknown aspect of the immune system that could help improve cancer treatment.


New round of funding for innovative research projects

Scientists at the Centre for Cancer Immunology can pursue innovative ideas for cancer treatments thanks to the generosity of our supporters.


Lymph nodes could be a prime target for treating leukaemia

Research involving scientists at the Centre for Cancer Immunology, could pave the way for new treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), giving fresh hope for patients.


Therapeutic antibodies and the signal-to-noise problem

Scientists at the University of Southampton’s Centre for Cancer Immunology together with colleagues in the School for Biological Sciences have shed new light on a key aspect of the immune system


Southampton research team secures £2.25 million to help improve immunotherapy treatments for cancer

Cancer immunotherapy research in Southampton has been given a boost thanks to new funding by Cancer Research UK. 


Review on how antibodies work in our bodies published in Nature Immunology

Professor Mark Cragg from the Centre for Cancer Immunology is part of a review of recent discoveries on how antibodies work in our bodies.


OCTAVE study reveals real-world vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems

A scientist at the Centre for Cancer Immunology has been involved in a study that shows, for the first time, the real-world vaccine responses and infection outcomes in clinically at-risk patients with a range of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions.


Breakthrough treatment for rare form of cancer

Clinician scientists in Southampton have shown a rare form of cancer can be treated with a drug that’s already available on the NHS.


Cancer scientists present research on world stage

Scientists and researchers from the Centre for Cancer Immunology have been presenting their work at several conferences across the globe over the past few weeks.


Centre professor appointed Cancer Mission Chair

A professor, based at the Centre for Cancer Immunology, has been appointed to a national role aiming to improve and expand cancer services in the UK.