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In July 2020 the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre was established at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, funded by the charity Mesothelioma UK. The Research Centre is based in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.
Aims of the centre
The aim of the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre – ºù«Ӱҵ is to conduct a portfolio of robust and rigorous research with a reputation for excellence. The goal is for the research to benefit the care of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families.
The Research Centre is generously funded by , a charity and national specialist resource centre, specifically for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Mesothelioma UK is dedicated to providing specialist mesothelioma information, support and education, and to improving care and treatment for all UK mesothelioma patients and their carers.
Liz Darlison, Head of Services at Mesothelioma UK introduces the Research Centre in this short video:
To read more about the work of Mesothelioma UK visit their .
Patient and public involvement
The Research Centre also hosts a dedicated Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Panel, to ensure our research is in line with the needs and priorities of patients and their family members.
PPI Panel members speak about the benefits of being involved in this video:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Research Centre is committed to encouraging Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) among our workforce, and in the research we conduct. You can read our EDI statement here.
You can contact the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre - ºù«Ӱҵ using our contact details here.