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This WKOF-funded research aims to shed light on the mechanisms behind adult-attained height and cancer risk
This research looks at whether the impact of obesity on colorectal cancer is mediated through changes to the circulating metabolome
This research will aim to identify mechanistic (biological) pathways linking diet to colorectal (bowel) cancer
This research looks at how a woman’s body size throughout her life affects the risk of breast cancer
Funded by WKOF, we’re working on the key biological pathways linking physical activity with breast cancer risk
We explored the associations between body fatness and breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers
This study explores if insulin resistance drives fat accumulation in muscles, and worsen the prognosis of people with colorectal cancer
We’re funding a new research project into concerns that excessive intake of folate that may speed up tumour growth or interfere with cancer treatment
This WCRF-funded research showed that body composition is associated with chances of survival after colorectal cancer and with fatigue
This research found that vegetarians had a reduced risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
This project is investigating the role of polyphenols in colorectal cancer development using molecular epidemiologic studies
This research, funded by WCRF International, looks at how our genetics affect immunity, hormones and metabolism, and how these affect activity
