Brain Tumour Research
@braintumourrsch.bsky.social
💛 Our Vision - To find a cure for all types of brain tumours
💛 Our Mission - To increase the UK investment in research into brain tumours
http://www.braintumourresearch.org
💛 Our Mission - To increase the UK investment in research into brain tumours
http://www.braintumourresearch.org
We're at The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood today, convening the Cross Party Group on Brain Tumours.
We are bringing together scientists, parliamentarians, families affected by this disease and policy makers to make the case for increased investment in clinical research as well...
We are bringing together scientists, parliamentarians, families affected by this disease and policy makers to make the case for increased investment in clinical research as well...
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We're at The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood today, convening the Cross Party Group on Brain Tumours.
We are bringing together scientists, parliamentarians, families affected by this disease and policy makers to make the case for increased investment in clinical research as well...
We are bringing together scientists, parliamentarians, families affected by this disease and policy makers to make the case for increased investment in clinical research as well...
Christmas is a time for family, love and togetherness but for many affected by brain tumours it can also be a time of uncertainty and heartache.
Give a gift that makes a real difference this Christmas ➡️ https://bit.ly/480Fc3x
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure #ChristmasAppeal
Give a gift that makes a real difference this Christmas ➡️ https://bit.ly/480Fc3x
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure #ChristmasAppeal
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Christmas is a time for family, love and togetherness but for many affected by brain tumours it can also be a time of uncertainty and heartache.
Give a gift that makes a real difference this Christmas ➡️ https://bit.ly/480Fc3x
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure #ChristmasAppeal
Give a gift that makes a real difference this Christmas ➡️ https://bit.ly/480Fc3x
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure #ChristmasAppeal
Your kindness can help launch our new Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham, a hub set to transform the future for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, the deadliest of all adult brain tumours.
https://bit.ly/4qBjjQO
#WorldKindnessDay #TogetherWeWillFindACure
https://bit.ly/4qBjjQO
#WorldKindnessDay #TogetherWeWillFindACure
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Your kindness can help launch our new Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham, a hub set to transform the future for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, the deadliest of all adult brain tumours.
https://bit.ly/4qBjjQO
#WorldKindnessDay #TogetherWeWillFindACure
https://bit.ly/4qBjjQO
#WorldKindnessDay #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Applications are now open for the next Brain Tumour Research Novel Therapeutics Accelerator (BTR-NTA) review cycle!💛
📌Applications close: 23:59 GMT, Friday 23 Jan 2026
Find out more and download the application materials via the link. Please contact: charlotte.aitken@tessajowellbcm.org
📌Applications close: 23:59 GMT, Friday 23 Jan 2026
Find out more and download the application materials via the link. Please contact: charlotte.aitken@tessajowellbcm.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Applications are now open for the next Brain Tumour Research Novel Therapeutics Accelerator (BTR-NTA) review cycle!💛
📌Applications close: 23:59 GMT, Friday 23 Jan 2026
Find out more and download the application materials via the link. Please contact: charlotte.aitken@tessajowellbcm.org
📌Applications close: 23:59 GMT, Friday 23 Jan 2026
Find out more and download the application materials via the link. Please contact: charlotte.aitken@tessajowellbcm.org
⏰ Every day, 35 people hear the devastating news that they have a brain tumour
We urgently need more research, funding, and hope for the families affected. 💛
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
We urgently need more research, funding, and hope for the families affected. 💛
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
⏰ Every day, 35 people hear the devastating news that they have a brain tumour
We urgently need more research, funding, and hope for the families affected. 💛
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
We urgently need more research, funding, and hope for the families affected. 💛
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Meet Dr Laura Donovan, the newest member of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB)! 💛
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45VogKy
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45VogKy
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Meet Dr Laura Donovan, the newest member of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB)! 💛
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45VogKy
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45VogKy
#BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Vorasidenib & research progress, your voice is making a difference! 💛
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oWQ1u8
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oWQ1u8
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Vorasidenib & research progress, your voice is making a difference! 💛
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oWQ1u8
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oWQ1u8
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch
As #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek starts, Nabela’s story reminds us why we must keep pushing for more research, more treatments and more hope.
“My mam’s memory reminds me to hold tightly to the people I love and to keep going, even when it’s hard.”
https://bit.ly/42Shx3w
“My mam’s memory reminds me to hold tightly to the people I love and to keep going, even when it’s hard.”
https://bit.ly/42Shx3w
October 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek starts, Nabela’s story reminds us why we must keep pushing for more research, more treatments and more hope.
“My mam’s memory reminds me to hold tightly to the people I love and to keep going, even when it’s hard.”
https://bit.ly/42Shx3w
“My mam’s memory reminds me to hold tightly to the people I love and to keep going, even when it’s hard.”
https://bit.ly/42Shx3w
Phil has chosen to leave a gift in his will to Brain Tumour Research. Leaving a gift in your will is a simple but powerful way to help transform the future of research into brain tumours. https://bit.ly/4ni6gRq
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Phil has chosen to leave a gift in his will to Brain Tumour Research. Leaving a gift in your will is a simple but powerful way to help transform the future of research into brain tumours. https://bit.ly/4ni6gRq
Vorasidenib and APPG News - Your voice matters!
🗣️ Share your experience of vorasidenib, email Hugh: hugh@braintumourresearch.org to have your voice heard at the 20th Nov appraisal.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qhptoT
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch #Vorasidenib
🗣️ Share your experience of vorasidenib, email Hugh: hugh@braintumourresearch.org to have your voice heard at the 20th Nov appraisal.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qhptoT
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch #Vorasidenib
October 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Vorasidenib and APPG News - Your voice matters!
🗣️ Share your experience of vorasidenib, email Hugh: hugh@braintumourresearch.org to have your voice heard at the 20th Nov appraisal.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qhptoT
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch #Vorasidenib
🗣️ Share your experience of vorasidenib, email Hugh: hugh@braintumourresearch.org to have your voice heard at the 20th Nov appraisal.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qhptoT
#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourResearch #Vorasidenib
What is vorasidenib?
Watch as Dr Karen Noble, our Director of Research, Policy and Innovation explains...
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KKSMjE
#BrainTumourResearch #BrainTumourAwareness #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Watch as Dr Karen Noble, our Director of Research, Policy and Innovation explains...
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KKSMjE
#BrainTumourResearch #BrainTumourAwareness #TogetherWeWillFindACure
October 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
What is vorasidenib?
Watch as Dr Karen Noble, our Director of Research, Policy and Innovation explains...
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KKSMjE
#BrainTumourResearch #BrainTumourAwareness #TogetherWeWillFindACure
Watch as Dr Karen Noble, our Director of Research, Policy and Innovation explains...
Read more: https://bit.ly/3KKSMjE
#BrainTumourResearch #BrainTumourAwareness #TogetherWeWillFindACure
NICE has released its initial guidance on the drug vorasidenib, used to treat low-grade glioma. Despite clinical trials showing that the drug can delay the need for radiotherapy & chemotherapy, NICE has said it should not be routinely used on the NHS in England at this stage. https://bit.ly/3KOu8P6
October 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
NICE has released its initial guidance on the drug vorasidenib, used to treat low-grade glioma. Despite clinical trials showing that the drug can delay the need for radiotherapy & chemotherapy, NICE has said it should not be routinely used on the NHS in England at this stage. https://bit.ly/3KOu8P6
Some of our amazing supporters visited our Centre of Excellence at the @PlymUni, meeting the scientists and discovering first-hand how their efforts are driving change 🧪
They also placed tiles on the Wall of Hope signifying days sponsored to honour loved ones. https://bit.ly/42svDZh
They also placed tiles on the Wall of Hope signifying days sponsored to honour loved ones. https://bit.ly/42svDZh
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Some of our amazing supporters visited our Centre of Excellence at the @PlymUni, meeting the scientists and discovering first-hand how their efforts are driving change 🧪
They also placed tiles on the Wall of Hope signifying days sponsored to honour loved ones. https://bit.ly/42svDZh
They also placed tiles on the Wall of Hope signifying days sponsored to honour loved ones. https://bit.ly/42svDZh
A pioneering new gene therapy treatment for glioblastoma is set to begin clinical trials in early 2026. The work is led by company Trogenix, co-founded by Professor Steve Pollard - Director of our Scottish Centre of Excellence.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNOesC
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNOesC
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A pioneering new gene therapy treatment for glioblastoma is set to begin clinical trials in early 2026. The work is led by company Trogenix, co-founded by Professor Steve Pollard - Director of our Scottish Centre of Excellence.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNOesC
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNOesC
This week was full of milestones! 💛
💡 Our annual Researcher Workshop brought 100+ experts together in York.
🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we made our case for better patient outcomes.
🎉 We celebrated Hugh Adams’ 15 years with Brain Tumour Research.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mIXOKz
💡 Our annual Researcher Workshop brought 100+ experts together in York.
🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we made our case for better patient outcomes.
🎉 We celebrated Hugh Adams’ 15 years with Brain Tumour Research.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mIXOKz
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week was full of milestones! 💛
💡 Our annual Researcher Workshop brought 100+ experts together in York.
🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we made our case for better patient outcomes.
🎉 We celebrated Hugh Adams’ 15 years with Brain Tumour Research.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mIXOKz
💡 Our annual Researcher Workshop brought 100+ experts together in York.
🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we made our case for better patient outcomes.
🎉 We celebrated Hugh Adams’ 15 years with Brain Tumour Research.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mIXOKz
At our 2025 Researcher Workshop more than 100 scientists, clinicians & advocates came together to share breakthroughs, debate new treatments & even take part in a Walk of Hope around York.
The event showcased the strength & commitment of the Brain Tumour Research community. 💛 https://bit.ly/46HV4Zr
The event showcased the strength & commitment of the Brain Tumour Research community. 💛 https://bit.ly/46HV4Zr
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
At our 2025 Researcher Workshop more than 100 scientists, clinicians & advocates came together to share breakthroughs, debate new treatments & even take part in a Walk of Hope around York.
The event showcased the strength & commitment of the Brain Tumour Research community. 💛 https://bit.ly/46HV4Zr
The event showcased the strength & commitment of the Brain Tumour Research community. 💛 https://bit.ly/46HV4Zr
Researcher Workshop 2025 💛
This week we’re proud to be bringing together more than 100 researchers from our Centres of Excellence and Funded Initiatives. One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Every discovery brings us closer to changing that. https://bit.ly/42SCMSA
This week we’re proud to be bringing together more than 100 researchers from our Centres of Excellence and Funded Initiatives. One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Every discovery brings us closer to changing that. https://bit.ly/42SCMSA
September 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Researcher Workshop 2025 💛
This week we’re proud to be bringing together more than 100 researchers from our Centres of Excellence and Funded Initiatives. One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Every discovery brings us closer to changing that. https://bit.ly/42SCMSA
This week we’re proud to be bringing together more than 100 researchers from our Centres of Excellence and Funded Initiatives. One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Every discovery brings us closer to changing that. https://bit.ly/42SCMSA
Wishing a Happy birthday to our Patron Alfie Boe, hope you have the best day!
September 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Wishing a Happy birthday to our Patron Alfie Boe, hope you have the best day!
Thousands have stepped out in solidarity, honouring loved ones and raising funds for vital research. The photos and stories coming in from across the UK have been nothing short of inspiring. If you couldn't make it today and would like to donate you still can here: https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY #WalkofHope
September 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thousands have stepped out in solidarity, honouring loved ones and raising funds for vital research. The photos and stories coming in from across the UK have been nothing short of inspiring. If you couldn't make it today and would like to donate you still can here: https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY #WalkofHope
From London to Luton, New Forest to Torpoint, our walkers are showing their
support for loved ones.
Thank you for the smiles, the spirit and the determination!
💛 Show your support by cheering on our supporters and donating today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY
#WalkOfHope
support for loved ones.
Thank you for the smiles, the spirit and the determination!
💛 Show your support by cheering on our supporters and donating today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY
#WalkOfHope
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
From London to Luton, New Forest to Torpoint, our walkers are showing their
support for loved ones.
Thank you for the smiles, the spirit and the determination!
💛 Show your support by cheering on our supporters and donating today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY
#WalkOfHope
support for loved ones.
Thank you for the smiles, the spirit and the determination!
💛 Show your support by cheering on our supporters and donating today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ntUUKY
#WalkOfHope
Tomorrow is the big day, Walk of Hope 2025!
Whether you’re joining one of our flagship events or walking your own route, we can’t wait to see you step out in support of those affected by brain tumours.
We’ll be walking side by side with you tomorrow, let’s fill timelines with hope.
#WalkOfHope
Whether you’re joining one of our flagship events or walking your own route, we can’t wait to see you step out in support of those affected by brain tumours.
We’ll be walking side by side with you tomorrow, let’s fill timelines with hope.
#WalkOfHope
September 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tomorrow is the big day, Walk of Hope 2025!
Whether you’re joining one of our flagship events or walking your own route, we can’t wait to see you step out in support of those affected by brain tumours.
We’ll be walking side by side with you tomorrow, let’s fill timelines with hope.
#WalkOfHope
Whether you’re joining one of our flagship events or walking your own route, we can’t wait to see you step out in support of those affected by brain tumours.
We’ll be walking side by side with you tomorrow, let’s fill timelines with hope.
#WalkOfHope
We’re excited to share that our amazing Ambassador, Olympian Sam Reardon will be joining us at this year’s London #WalkOfHope!
Not registered yet? You can still take part on the day, join us at Brockwell Park from 10 am this Saturday. It’s time to step forward and truly make a difference. 💛
Not registered yet? You can still take part on the day, join us at Brockwell Park from 10 am this Saturday. It’s time to step forward and truly make a difference. 💛
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re excited to share that our amazing Ambassador, Olympian Sam Reardon will be joining us at this year’s London #WalkOfHope!
Not registered yet? You can still take part on the day, join us at Brockwell Park from 10 am this Saturday. It’s time to step forward and truly make a difference. 💛
Not registered yet? You can still take part on the day, join us at Brockwell Park from 10 am this Saturday. It’s time to step forward and truly make a difference. 💛
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 27th September at the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, at Walk of Hope!
By walking alongside hundreds of supporters, you’ll be honouring loved ones, celebrating strength, and helping to raise vital funds towards a cure for brain tumours. 💛
By walking alongside hundreds of supporters, you’ll be honouring loved ones, celebrating strength, and helping to raise vital funds towards a cure for brain tumours. 💛
September 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 27th September at the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, at Walk of Hope!
By walking alongside hundreds of supporters, you’ll be honouring loved ones, celebrating strength, and helping to raise vital funds towards a cure for brain tumours. 💛
By walking alongside hundreds of supporters, you’ll be honouring loved ones, celebrating strength, and helping to raise vital funds towards a cure for brain tumours. 💛
Every year in the UK, around 40 children are diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma (DMG).
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re standing with every family impacted, and pushing for the research breakthroughs that children urgently need. 💛
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re standing with every family impacted, and pushing for the research breakthroughs that children urgently need. 💛
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Every year in the UK, around 40 children are diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma (DMG).
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re standing with every family impacted, and pushing for the research breakthroughs that children urgently need. 💛
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re standing with every family impacted, and pushing for the research breakthroughs that children urgently need. 💛
Brain tumours kill more children than leukaemia.
Yet research into this devastating disease remains woefully underfunded. Every child deserves the chance of a future and with more investment in research, we can make that a reality. 💛
https://bit.ly/46aLMEK
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Yet research into this devastating disease remains woefully underfunded. Every child deserves the chance of a future and with more investment in research, we can make that a reality. 💛
https://bit.ly/46aLMEK
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
September 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Brain tumours kill more children than leukaemia.
Yet research into this devastating disease remains woefully underfunded. Every child deserves the chance of a future and with more investment in research, we can make that a reality. 💛
https://bit.ly/46aLMEK
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Yet research into this devastating disease remains woefully underfunded. Every child deserves the chance of a future and with more investment in research, we can make that a reality. 💛
https://bit.ly/46aLMEK
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth