UCL Cancer Institute’s breakthrough research celebrated at 10 year event

The groundbreaking research carried out by the UCL Cancer Institute has been celebrated at a special Royal Society event, marking its 10 year anniversary. Guests joined UCL President and Provost, Professor Michael Arthur, UCL Cancer Institute Director, Professor Tariq Enver, and other Institute researchers for an evening that showcased a snapshot of the very latest developments in cancer research. Special mention was also made to the founding partners of the UCL Cancer Institute. The charity, Children with Cancer UK, helped establish the Paul O'Gorman building which houses the Institute. Children with Cancer UK was set up by Eddie and Marion O'Gorman in memory of their son Paul who died of leukaemia aged 14 and their daughter Jean who passed away from cancer nine months later. Alongside a number of other charitable partners, Children with Cancer UK continue to fund research into childhood leukaemia and acute myeloid leukaemia at UCL. Commenting on the Institute's decade of achievements, Professor Enver, said: "The generous donation and support provided by Children with Cancer UK, along with our other founding partners, including The Wolfson Foundation and Atlantic Philanthropies, has enabled us to develop into one of the powerhouses of cancer research.