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Motion · S6M-03065 · 3 Feb 2022

Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre

Lodged by Sandesh Gulhane Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow, along with joint partner, the University of Edinburgh, for securing part of a £100 million investment from Cancer Research UK to jointly form the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre; understands that the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre has been selected as one of seven cancer research centres across the UK to receive investment over a five year period; notes that the funding will support essential research infrastructure, including technical staff, equipment, pump-priming grants and training, to further develop the breadth and depth of research at each of these seven centres; understands that the application process for funding was highly competitive, culminating in interview and review by an international panel of leading experts; further understands that the review panel commended the high quality of the proposals and strength of the network, and believes that this is a notable achievement for the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, reflecting what it sees as their importance as partners in the United Kingdom’s network of world-leading translational research hubs that drive local collaborations between universities, NHS hospitals and other research organisations, accelerating the transition of lab-based discovery science to the clinic for the benefit of people affected by cancer.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.