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Thank you to Peter Dowd MP for meeting with @wcrf.org today to discuss our work on cancer prevention and survivorship.
We value the opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians on how evidenced-based policies can address key risk factors for cancers, helping more people live cancer free.
We value the opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians on how evidenced-based policies can address key risk factors for cancers, helping more people live cancer free.
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Thank you to Peter Dowd MP for meeting with @wcrf.org today to discuss our work on cancer prevention and survivorship.
We value the opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians on how evidenced-based policies can address key risk factors for cancers, helping more people live cancer free.
We value the opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians on how evidenced-based policies can address key risk factors for cancers, helping more people live cancer free.
We're thrilled to be offering at least 6 bursaries for researchers in low- and middle-income countries to attend the IARC@60 International Scientific Conference in May and present their research.
Find out more and how to apply
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
Find out more and how to apply
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
December 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We're thrilled to be offering at least 6 bursaries for researchers in low- and middle-income countries to attend the IARC@60 International Scientific Conference in May and present their research.
Find out more and how to apply
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
Find out more and how to apply
www.wcrf.org/research-pol...
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We’re hiring! 🚀 @wcrf.org is recruiting a Head of Policy & Public Affairs (maternity cover) — a role I’ve loved for nearly 7 years.
📍London (hybrid, 2 days/week)
💷 £55–60k | 🕒 15-month contract
⏳ Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply with CV + cover letter to [email protected]
Please share — it's a really great job. 💙🌍
📍London (hybrid, 2 days/week)
💷 £55–60k | 🕒 15-month contract
⏳ Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply with CV + cover letter to [email protected]
Please share — it's a really great job. 💙🌍
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We’re hiring! 🚀 @wcrf.org is recruiting a Head of Policy & Public Affairs (maternity cover) — a role I’ve loved for nearly 7 years.
📍London (hybrid, 2 days/week)
💷 £55–60k | 🕒 15-month contract
⏳ Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply with CV + cover letter to [email protected]
Please share — it's a really great job. 💙🌍
📍London (hybrid, 2 days/week)
💷 £55–60k | 🕒 15-month contract
⏳ Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply with CV + cover letter to [email protected]
Please share — it's a really great job. 💙🌍
We're looking for a brilliant person to cover @kateot.bsky.social while she goes off on maternity leave.
It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team.
Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...
It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team.
Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We're looking for a brilliant person to cover @kateot.bsky.social while she goes off on maternity leave.
It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team.
Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...
It's a rare chance to work on crucial issues at a global level, leading an amazing, high-performing team.
Sounds like it might be up your street? Get in touch 👉 www.wcrf.org/about-us/wor...
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89% of organisations support MUP in the UK, with only 8% opposed and 3% neutral or undecided, finds a new report by the AHA.
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
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Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
89% of organisations support MUP in the UK, with only 8% opposed and 3% neutral or undecided, finds a new report by the AHA.
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
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🚉 69% of train station outlets we visited had no fruit and 85% had no veg snacks!
Our 2025 State of the Nation's Food Industry report shows we can't leave progress on healthy and sustainable sales to the market.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/3XuoFjr
Our 2025 State of the Nation's Food Industry report shows we can't leave progress on healthy and sustainable sales to the market.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/3XuoFjr
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Excellent report on Minimum Unit Pricing! 👏
📢 New report alert 📢
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Excellent report on Minimum Unit Pricing! 👏
Reflections from the recent World Cancer Leaders' Summit from @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social – positive action and exciting partnerships beckon
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Reflections from World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025
Dr Panagiota Mitrou, our Executive Director of Research and Policy, and our CEO Rachael Hutson, recently returned from the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS) in Melbourne, Australia, with some genuin...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Reflections from the recent World Cancer Leaders' Summit from @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social – positive action and exciting partnerships beckon
www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...
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Excited for the opportunity to study how fructose-rich diets promote #pancreaticCancer risk
£5m funding 19 cancer research projects across 9 countries, inc.
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Excited for the opportunity to study how fructose-rich diets promote #pancreaticCancer risk
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How does our diet influence breast cancer progress & why is fundamental research important? We discussed this topic and showcased mass spectrometry imaging to a broad audience on the Day of Science! Many thanks to everyone who was involved! @wcrf.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @vib-ccb.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How does our diet influence breast cancer progress & why is fundamental research important? We discussed this topic and showcased mass spectrometry imaging to a broad audience on the Day of Science! Many thanks to everyone who was involved! @wcrf.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @vib-ccb.bsky.social
Obesity and alcohol are two key risk factors for cancer, which is why we were delighted to see the Chancellor expand the soft drinks levy and increase alcohol duty in today’s Budget.
The forthcoming National Cancer Plan must build on these welcome steps by placing prevention at its heart.
The forthcoming National Cancer Plan must build on these welcome steps by placing prevention at its heart.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Obesity and alcohol are two key risk factors for cancer, which is why we were delighted to see the Chancellor expand the soft drinks levy and increase alcohol duty in today’s Budget.
The forthcoming National Cancer Plan must build on these welcome steps by placing prevention at its heart.
The forthcoming National Cancer Plan must build on these welcome steps by placing prevention at its heart.
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Thank you to Sam Rushworth MP for meeting with
@wcrf.org to discuss cancer prevention - a timely discussion given today's publication of the Men's Health Strategy!
We also explored how the UK govt's welcome commitment to mandatory alcohol labels can raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer link.
@wcrf.org to discuss cancer prevention - a timely discussion given today's publication of the Men's Health Strategy!
We also explored how the UK govt's welcome commitment to mandatory alcohol labels can raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer link.
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thank you to Sam Rushworth MP for meeting with
@wcrf.org to discuss cancer prevention - a timely discussion given today's publication of the Men's Health Strategy!
We also explored how the UK govt's welcome commitment to mandatory alcohol labels can raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer link.
@wcrf.org to discuss cancer prevention - a timely discussion given today's publication of the Men's Health Strategy!
We also explored how the UK govt's welcome commitment to mandatory alcohol labels can raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer link.
Today’s Men’s Health Strategy recognises cancer as a significant health issue for men.
We’re pleased to see new commitments on community health & prostate cancer testing, but stronger action is needed on cancer risk factors like alcohol.
#CancerPrevention
news.sky.com/story/mens-h...
We’re pleased to see new commitments on community health & prostate cancer testing, but stronger action is needed on cancer risk factors like alcohol.
#CancerPrevention
news.sky.com/story/mens-h...
Men's health strategy launched by government with support of Premier League
The strategy's announcement coincides with International Men's Day and Movember - the annual campaign encouraging people to grow a moustache and raise money for men's health initiatives.
news.sky.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today’s Men’s Health Strategy recognises cancer as a significant health issue for men.
We’re pleased to see new commitments on community health & prostate cancer testing, but stronger action is needed on cancer risk factors like alcohol.
#CancerPrevention
news.sky.com/story/mens-h...
We’re pleased to see new commitments on community health & prostate cancer testing, but stronger action is needed on cancer risk factors like alcohol.
#CancerPrevention
news.sky.com/story/mens-h...
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Honored to be part of the highly cited researchers. This is a big recognition for my team and our research. Together we continue to work towards a future where cancer is less deadly! @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @wcrf.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Honored to be part of the highly cited researchers. This is a big recognition for my team and our research. Together we continue to work towards a future where cancer is less deadly! @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @wcrf.org
£5m funding 19 cancer research projects across 9 countries, inc.
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
£5m funding 19 cancer research projects across 9 countries, inc.
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
🦗 Cricket powder preventing bowel cancer
🧠 Online therapy for brain tumour patients
♳ Microplastics & cancer risk
🇲🇼🇧🇫 Evidence gaps filled in Burkina Faso & Malawi
🍔UPFs in childhood & future cancer risk
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
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Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine.
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine.
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
We really welcome this new report from @ias.org.uk
It's great to see that the report supports measures to address affordability, availability and marketing of alcohol – such as minimum unit pricing and mandatory alcohol labels.
www.ias.org.uk/news/new-exp...
It's great to see that the report supports measures to address affordability, availability and marketing of alcohol – such as minimum unit pricing and mandatory alcohol labels.
www.ias.org.uk/news/new-exp...
New expert vision sets out roadmap to halve alcohol harm within a decade - Institute of Alcohol Studies
The Institute of Alcohol Studies has today published A Healthier Future: a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK – a new expert consensus report developed with over 40 of the country’s lea...
www.ias.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We really welcome this new report from @ias.org.uk
It's great to see that the report supports measures to address affordability, availability and marketing of alcohol – such as minimum unit pricing and mandatory alcohol labels.
www.ias.org.uk/news/new-exp...
It's great to see that the report supports measures to address affordability, availability and marketing of alcohol – such as minimum unit pricing and mandatory alcohol labels.
www.ias.org.uk/news/new-exp...
Excellent insights – still work to do to embed prevention into the heart of health policy and the public consciousness
Conference may feel like a distant memory, but I'm still reflecting on the powerful insights shared in Liverpool💡
I've written a blog sharing my key takeaways on how the UK government can deliver its ambition to shift from sickness to prevention.
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
#CancerPrevention
I've written a blog sharing my key takeaways on how the UK government can deliver its ambition to shift from sickness to prevention.
www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
#CancerPrevention
5 ways the UK government can be bolder on cancer prevention | World Cancer Research Fund
We explore where the UK government needs to go further to realise its manifesto commitment to shift from sickness to prevention
www.wcrf.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Excellent insights – still work to do to embed prevention into the heart of health policy and the public consciousness
You wouldn't put on a play without a rehearsal. So why would you embark on a big research study without running a pilot?
We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
You wouldn't put on a play without a rehearsal. So why would you embark on a big research study without running a pilot?
We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...
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👉 With Lancet's refined definition of #obesity, we found clinical obesity (excess fat + organ dysfunction) linked to a 56% higher #mortality vs. no obesity.
👉 #BMI alone misses key risks.
@michaeljstein.bsky.social
@uniregensburg.bsky.social
🙏 @wcrf.org
👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978
👉 #BMI alone misses key risks.
@michaeljstein.bsky.social
@uniregensburg.bsky.social
🙏 @wcrf.org
👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
👉 With Lancet's refined definition of #obesity, we found clinical obesity (excess fat + organ dysfunction) linked to a 56% higher #mortality vs. no obesity.
👉 #BMI alone misses key risks.
@michaeljstein.bsky.social
@uniregensburg.bsky.social
🙏 @wcrf.org
👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978
👉 #BMI alone misses key risks.
@michaeljstein.bsky.social
@uniregensburg.bsky.social
🙏 @wcrf.org
👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978
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🚨Find out what killer tactics the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries have used to undermine public health policies since the Labour government has been in power.
📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here:
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here:
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
Killer tactics 2: Business as usual - Alcohol Health Alliance
How tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink industries use shared tactics to hold back public health progress.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚨Find out what killer tactics the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries have used to undermine public health policies since the Labour government has been in power.
📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here:
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here:
ahauk.org/resource/kil...
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As #ECAC5 launches, our Exec. Director of Policy and Research @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social has written this thought-provoking piece: "The smart investment to make: why cancer prevention must be the priority"
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-...
The smart investment we can’t afford to ignore: why cancer prevention must be our top priority
By Panagiota Mitrou, Executive Director of Research and Policy, World Cancer Research Fund International The launch of the 5th edition of the European Code against Cancer (ECAC5) by the IARC - Interna...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As #ECAC5 launches, our Exec. Director of Policy and Research @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social has written this thought-provoking piece: "The smart investment to make: why cancer prevention must be the priority"
www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-...
Introducing the CANDO programme, our ambitious new programme with @unisouthampton.bsky.social looking at how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer.
The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇
youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA
The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇
youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA
CANDO programme – towards better breast cancer treatment and recovery
YouTube video by World Cancer Research Fund
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October 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Introducing the CANDO programme, our ambitious new programme with @unisouthampton.bsky.social looking at how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer.
The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇
youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA
The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇
youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA
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Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment.
They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg
@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg
@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment.
They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg
@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social
They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg
@wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social