News and events

The latest news and events from the Haematology Research Group.

'Game changing' test can predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy

The first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukaemia has been developed by a researcher at BSMS. The technology could guide doctors’ decisions on which drugs to give to patients.

more about the Leukaemia test >

microscopic image showing red blood cells moving in the bloodstream

New Sussex research group to investigate blood cancers

A new collaborative research group aims to explore the causes of blood cancers and design new treatments. The Haematology Research Group is a network of six labs across the School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex and BSMS.

more on our investigation into blood cancers >

Diagram showing a 'normal' red blood cell vs a Leukaemia infected cell

Research reveals mechanism for leukaemia cell growth prompting hopes for new treatment strategies

A mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth has been discovered by researchers at the University of Sussex, who believe their findings could help to inform new strategies when it comes to treating the cancer. Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a devastating blood cancer with around 3,000 new cases annually in the UK.

more about our Leukaemia growth mechanism research >

Diagram showing cell interaction with IRF4

Search for blood cancer cure receives University funding

A researcher has received funding from the University of Sussex to help discover a cure for an aggressive and incurable type of blood cancer; multiple myeloma. Dr Erika Mancini received more than £19,000 from the University’s Research Development Fund..

more about funding for blood cancer research >