{"id":27278,"date":"2021-07-21T12:08:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T12:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.cancerresearchuk.org\/?p=23331"},"modified":"2024-11-03T15:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T15:14:34","slug":"a-vision-for-the-next-decade-of-uk-life-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogkologos.com\/en\/a-vision-for-the-next-decade-of-uk-life-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"A vision for the next decade of UK life sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It may set a bold ambition to increase funding for UK life science \u2013 but what could the government\u2019s Life Sciences Vision mean for cancer research? Here we summarise the plan and find out how Cancer Research UK influenced its formation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The UK Government recently published its Life Sciences Vision<\/a> which sets out how the UK can build on its status as a global leader in life sciences to diagnose, treat, cure and prevent disease.<\/p>\n

A healthy life sciences environment is critical to maximise the impact of Cancer Research UK\u2019s research and drive progress to see 3 in 4 people with cancer surviving the disease by 2034. Michelle Mitchell, Cancer Research UK CEO, was part of the advisory group steering the Vision. She was successful in highlighting what is important for cancer<\/a> and the vital role medical research charities will play to ensure the UK can deliver on the Vision\u2019s ambitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to see the commitments made to boosting early diagnosis and treatment for cancer, areas that we have pioneered as we know they will make a big impact for patients,\u201d she said. \u201cBacked by the right investment, this vision will set the UK apart as a world leader in life sciences and cancer research, which will drive scientific innovation and, ultimately, save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key points in the Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Building on the 2017 Life Sciences Industrial Strategy, the Vision provides a 10-year view from the Government of its plans to stimulate the UK\u2019s life sciences sector and focuses on how some of the most significant health challenges will be addressed, including cancer.<\/p>\n

The Vision has four themes (including clinical research); seven healthcare missions (cancer is one); and four preconditions for success (NHS as an innovation partner; growing investment in science and research; governance and oversight of NHS health data; and access to finance).<\/p>\n

There is a welcome emphasis on the early diagnosis and treatment of disease throughout the Vision.<\/p>\n

Specific cancer healthcare challenge highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n