Russ

That’s why we’re using the very latest research breakthroughs, like those brought about by the revolution in human genomics.

We know that many forms of cancer have a genetic component. Environmental factors such as smoking, diet, or even exposure to certain viruses may trigger an oncogene – the genes that help turn a normal cell into a tumor cell. So we’re looking for genetic similarities among responders and non-responders to our combination therapy.

I was in discovery research for 11 years and I’ve been a clinical researcher for 13 years so bringing the two disciplines together in this trial is very exciting for me.

There are lots of times when  a new approach to a problem will suddenly spring to mind in the evening, at lunch or even when I’m playing with my daughter on the weekend. I don’t know if it’s going to work but with cancer, you’ve just got to keep trying.