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Cancer

The major focus of clinically-based research is in cancers of the breast (Thompson), gastrointestinal tract (Steele, Wolf), and skin (Leigh, Proby, South).  This is supported by extensive basic cancer research in genome damage (particularly the p53 pathway), stability and signalling mechanisms (Lane, Bourdon and colleagues, Meek, Fuller-Pace, Wright, Keyse, Clarke).  Complementary research in immune signalling and antibody engineering related to cancer is carried out by an expanding group comprising Fagerholm, Matthews and Woof.  This research theme has extensive Programme and Fellowship level support from Cancer Research UK , Leukaemia Research Fund and other major cancer charities, and substantial clinical trials funding.  Research in this field has received a major boost through the establishment of the Dundee Cancer Research UK Cancer Centre.