research & funding Despite facing significant challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, Beatson Cancer Charity funded staff worked hard to continue vital cancer research projects and patient services. radiotherapy research infrastructure project Key members of the Radiotherapy Research Infrastructure Project led The Beatson’s participation in the UK COVID Radiotherapy Initiative. The project is studying the impact of Covid-19 on patient outcomes, supporting the recovery of radiotherapy services and assisting healthcare professionals to plan for future pandemics. Aileen Duffton (Lead Research and Development Radiographer at The Beatson) also co-authored an ESTRO guidance document for therapy radiographers treating cancer patients with a Covid-19 infection.
“Our Clinical Trial Radiographers, funded by Beatson Cancer Charity, played a key role in re-opening radiotherapy clinical trials after the initial lockdown. We are now back to pre-pandemic recruitment levels. We couldn’t have done it without you!” Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology University of Glasgow
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