The ERIC fund was created to support research taking place in Edinburgh that investigates the causes of cancer and existing and emerging therapies. Image Dr Andy Sims Donations to the fund will be used to enhance research by scientists across the University of Edinburgh into various types of cancer, using our unique expertise and strengths to improve our understanding and devise new, kinder therapies for patients in Edinburgh and beyond. The Fund was instigated by Dr Andy Sims, researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, who sadly passed away in 2021 as a result of melanoma. Clinicians and scientists at the Institute are working together to tackle cancer, with particular focus on melanoma, sarcoma, colorectal, breast, ovarian, endometrial and brain cancer. Read more about Dr Andy Sims’ career: Andy Sims, scientist, mentor and teacher; our valued colleague Donate Now This article was published on 2024-09-23
