Michelle Mitchell, Chief Executive at Cancer Research UK (CRUK), shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Cancer research has saved millions of lives. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before because of the breakthroughs made possible by decades of research. But future progress is not guaranteed. It depends on creating the right conditions for research and innovation to thrive.
Today, I joined Cancer Research UK (CRUK) volunteer campaigns ambassadors in Westminster for our annual Parliament Day. What inspired me most seeing passionate volunteer campaigns ambassadors meeting their MPs and speaking up on issues that matters deeply to them. That is how positive change happens.
This year’s event marked the launch of our new Unlock Cancer Breakthroughs campaign, which calls on the UK Government to barriers that are holding back cancer research and innovation.
I was delighted to be joined by Scott Arthur, Penny Christofi, Cian Murphy and Ian Walker to discuss both the opportunities and challenges facing cancer research, innovation.
The UK has a proud history of scientific discovery and innovation. We have world-leading universities, researchers, life sciences companies and an NHS that can play a unique role in research. Yet too often, promising research is slowed down by barriers that prevent us from moving as quickly as patients need us to.
That is why we are calling for action to unlock faster clinical trials so patients can access innovations sooner; unlock global talent so the UK’s research community can continue attracting the brightest minds from around the world; and unlock investment so ground-breaking discoveries can become life-saving treatments faster.
Earlier this year, we saw what collective action can achieve when the Tobacco and Vapes Bill became law. It was a powerful reminder that when campaigners, policymakers and organisations come together around a shared goal, large scale progress is possible.
The breakthroughs that will save lives tomorrow depend on decisions we make today. If we want the UK to remain a global leader in cancer research, we need an environment where science can thrive and innovation can move quickly.
Together, we can unlock the next generation of cancer breakthroughs.”
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