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Dietary and genetic factors and risk of nasopharyngeal cancer in south-east Asia
This study looks at nasopharyngeal cancer, which is most common in south-east Asia
Helping colorectal cancer survivors at risk of cardiovascular disease
We’re funding a new research project into helping people with colorectal cancer who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease to improve their physical activity, diet, and sleep
Adherence to the WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Recommendations and Cancer Risk in the EPIC
This research investigated whether following our Recommendations was related to risk of cancers and death
More INSPIRE Research Challenge projects
Impact of nutrition and exercise programme after cancer diagnosis
Our goal is to investigate the effectiveness of a comprehensive programme for people after cancer, which includes nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management, and explores the use of technology such as smart watches
Harnessing γδ T-cell therapies with exercise to treat multiple myeloma
This study investigates how exercise boosts γδ T-cells to strengthen immune responses against multiple myeloma, with the potential to develop new treatments that improve patient outcomes
What role do proteins in the blood play in the link between metabolic dysfunction and cancer?
Using data on levels of proteins in the blood from large population studies, we aim to understand how metabolic dysfunction leads to the development of cancers
More research into colorectal cancer
Examining the link between lifestyle, immune-related tumour characteristics and colorectal cancer recurrence
How lifestyle and immune-related tumour characteristics impact the recurrence of large bowel cancer, with the goal of developing personalised prevention guidelines
How western diets alter stem cells and induce colon cancer
This project will investigate which western-style diet-related factors influence the inflammation of stem cells and the development of colon cancer
Height and cancer risk: energy restriction and genetic variation
This WKOF-funded research aims to shed light on the mechanisms behind adult-attained height and cancer risk
Latest research-related news and blogs
Blocking fat production in lung cells could slow breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells hijack healthy lung cells to produce fats that support breast cancer metastasis.
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Latest news and blogs
Blocking fat production in lung cells could slow breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells hijack healthy lung cells to produce fats that support breast cancer metastasis.
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
Latest research-related news and blogs
Blocking fat production in lung cells could slow breast cancer metastasis
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells hijack healthy lung cells to produce fats that support breast cancer metastasis.
A new way to define obesity
Is there a better way to classify obesity than relying on BMI alone? We spoke to Dr Heinz Freising at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) about this question and his research into a new definition of obesity.
Building research where it matters: lessons from studying breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof Reginald Annan makes the case for African-led research – and shares what building it from the ground up actually looks like.
More breast cancer research
Using mindfulness to reduce stress in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
This study assesses the effect of a 6-week online mindfulness program on stress reduction and related symptoms in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer
Wearable technology and breast cancer survivors
This study, funded by WCRF International, suggests wearable fitness trackers may improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors
Folic acid, epigenetic regulation of BRCA genes and DNA repair
This research is a step towards helping nutritionists devise dietary recommendations for folic acid intake