Author: Piers Townley

New ‘Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence’ status recognises delivery of outstanding care and treatment by NHS staff in their efforts to provide above excellent patient care through a difficult time

The Brain Tumour Charity responds to trial suggesting cannabis-based drug could be combined with chemotherapy in recurrent glioblastomas

Travelling abroad for brain tumour treatments could lead to significant COVID-19 testing costs

We are calling on the Prime Minister to protect charity funded research – and we need your help!

Driven by a personal connection, the fundraising partnership will showcase the world of motorsport to a huge UK and international audience raising vital funds for research and driving awareness of brain tumours.

The Oli Hilsdon Foundation pledges £1.5 million to fund a pioneering University College London research programme into brain tumours.

Today marks the start of The Big Bake, uniting all our community to host their own Big Bake events to help raise awareness, as well as money for research and support for those affected by brain tumours.

Clare Normand is on the leadership team at The Brain Tumour Charity as Head of Strategy. She is also a fundraiser and raises awareness in her son’s name.

Neil and Angela Dickson have been named as the first recipients of a major global award from world leaders in the field.

It is the UK’s largest matched funding campaign and through the campaign any donation made here until 12pm on Tuesday 8th December is eligible to be doubled.

Our Fleet-based charity was founded in 1996 by Neil and Angela Dickson after the tragic death of their beloved daughter Samantha, just a few days before her 17th birthday

Seven months into the pandemic, and COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact for so many people affected by a brain tumour.

Our researchers from The Everest Centre have new results that show the drug trametinib can stop tumour growth in some children with low grade brain tumours, in some cases the tumour was seen to shrink as well.

Across the board, support for our awareness and fundraising campaign is gathering pace

There was a huge outpouring of support for Tom Parker and his family, following his announcement across social media platforms on Monday of his brain tumour diagnosis.

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2020 has just been awarded to two female scientists, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, for their work on developing the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique.

The three sisters launched their company inspired by their mum’s brain tumour diagnosis

This Sunday, Dr David Jones will be swapping his lab coat for a charity running vest and taking on the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon

Our supporter, Caroline Smyth, is helping us raise vital awareness during National Eye Health Week 21-27 September

Berrie and Graham lost their son Michael to an aggressive brain tumour in 2000, aged just 14 years old.

The prestigious nominations include Volunteer Team–Young Ambassadors, and our Chair of Trustees, Jack Morris

We are working with Kirsten Oswald, MP for East Renfrewshire & SNP Westminster Deputy Leader

It was announced on Friday that BRIAN has been nominated for the ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award

We’re encouraging everyone in our community to ‘walk it your way’ this October to mark the month of our annual flagship fundraising event – The Twilight Walk.