05 JUNE 2008
HRH The Prince of Wales officially opens the Edinburgh Research Unit
Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s groundbreaking new research unit in Edinburgh is officially opened today by HRH The Prince of Wales (also known as The Duke of Rothesay while travelling in Scotland), the charity’s Patron.
The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit at The University of Edinburgh marks the UK charity’s commitment to, and expansion of, its work in Scotland. Breakthrough is dedicated to tackling breast cancer through research, campaigning and education and needs to raise at least £25 million a year to support this vital work across the UK. There are many different ways to offer support - for more information please visit the Breakthrough Breast Cancer website.
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says;
“Breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. In 2004, nearly 4,000 women were diagnosed with the disease in Scotland. If these women stood on each other’s shoulders, they would stand nearly 5 times the height of Ben Nevis - a very sobering thought. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is investing £4.6 million over five years to establish this unit, highlighting our commitment to create a future free from the fear of breast cancer. We are honoured that our Patron is able to join us today on an important milestone for our charity’s work.”
The Breakthrough Research Unit, Edinburgh aims to improve breast cancer treatment and ensure patients are treated in the most appropriate and effective way for their particular type of breast cancer. It will bring together some of the best Scottish-based scientists and doctors to develop a centre of excellence for breast cancer research.
At the official opening, HRH The Duke of Rothesay will tour the unit accompanied by its director, Professor David Harrison and clinical lead Mr Mike Dixon.
Mike Dixon says;
“Being a breast surgeon and also working in the laboratory, I know how important it is to translate laboratory findings into direct benefits for patients and this type of research allows us to do this quickly and effectively. I am looking forward to explaining to His Royal Highness how our research will help to make a difference to the thousands of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Scotland and the rest of the UK”
David Harrison adds;
"We are delighted to welcome His Royal Highness to the opening of the Breakthrough Research Unit, Edinburgh. This facility marks a significant step forward for breast cancer research in Scotland. By bringing together some of the best scientific and clinical minds in the country, we will be able to improve treatment available for women and ensure patients are able to reap the benefits of our work as quickly as possible.”
Find out more about the .Breakthrough Research Unit in Edinburgh
The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit at The University of Edinburgh marks the UK charity’s commitment to, and expansion of, its work in Scotland. Breakthrough is dedicated to tackling breast cancer through research, campaigning and education and needs to raise at least £25 million a year to support this vital work across the UK. There are many different ways to offer support - for more information please visit the Breakthrough Breast Cancer website.
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says;
“Breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. In 2004, nearly 4,000 women were diagnosed with the disease in Scotland. If these women stood on each other’s shoulders, they would stand nearly 5 times the height of Ben Nevis - a very sobering thought. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is investing £4.6 million over five years to establish this unit, highlighting our commitment to create a future free from the fear of breast cancer. We are honoured that our Patron is able to join us today on an important milestone for our charity’s work.”
The Breakthrough Research Unit, Edinburgh aims to improve breast cancer treatment and ensure patients are treated in the most appropriate and effective way for their particular type of breast cancer. It will bring together some of the best Scottish-based scientists and doctors to develop a centre of excellence for breast cancer research.
At the official opening, HRH The Duke of Rothesay will tour the unit accompanied by its director, Professor David Harrison and clinical lead Mr Mike Dixon.
Mike Dixon says;
“Being a breast surgeon and also working in the laboratory, I know how important it is to translate laboratory findings into direct benefits for patients and this type of research allows us to do this quickly and effectively. I am looking forward to explaining to His Royal Highness how our research will help to make a difference to the thousands of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Scotland and the rest of the UK”
David Harrison adds;
"We are delighted to welcome His Royal Highness to the opening of the Breakthrough Research Unit, Edinburgh. This facility marks a significant step forward for breast cancer research in Scotland. By bringing together some of the best scientific and clinical minds in the country, we will be able to improve treatment available for women and ensure patients are able to reap the benefits of our work as quickly as possible.”
Find out more about the .Breakthrough Research Unit in Edinburgh
