Message from the Vice-Chancellor: 1 July 20241 July 2024It has nearly been eight months since the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict. My team and I recognise the deep distress that many members of our community are experiencing as a result of these tragic events. I am writing to update you on what has been happening since I last wrote to you.
£1.74 million to improve life-saving potential of stem cell treatment for blood cancer 1 July 2024Outcomes for patients with blood cancer could be improved in future thanks to a £1.74 million Cancer Research UK award. The University of Bristol-led research, comprising an international team of scientists and clinical academics, will investigate why stem cell transplantation, which is used to treat blood cancers, cures the disease in some patients but can fail or cause severe side effects in others.
