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Motion · S6M-14971 · 20 Oct 2024

Brain Tumour Research and Beatson Cancer Charity Raise £1 Million for a New Research Centre

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Brain Tumour Research and Beatson Cancer Charity aim to raise a total of £2.3 million to set up the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence; understands that both organisations have raised £1 million so far; further understands that one of the centres will be based in the University of Glasgow and will house a team of brain cancer experts who will study the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma, which has an average survival time of 12 to 18 months, and also work to find a cure; recognises that the announcement coincides with the European Association of Neuro-Oncology event, gathering Europe’s top oncologists in Glasgow; understands that one in three people know someone affected by the disease; believes that the new Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence will help bridge the gap to support the development of clinical trials; understands that the Beatson Cancer Charity is proud to have reached what it sees as this important milestone in collaboration with Brain Tumour Research, and believes that establishing a world-class research centre in Scotland will be pivotal in advancing treatments for glioblastoma.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.