The centre provides some of the most advanced cancer care in the country through its clinical trials programme, offering patients access to the newest treatments.
In one of The King’s first official visits since his own cancer diagnosis, Their Majesties met clinical staff treating patients at the centre as well as researchers working at the forefront of cancer research. Professors Charles Swanton and Mariam Jamal-Hanjanib (both from the UCL Cancer Institute) gave an insight into their work on translational research, and Professor Karl Peggs spoke about the development of clinical trials incorporating cell therapies at UCLH, including CAR-T and Achilles which explore cellular therapies and cancer neo-antigens.
The King and Queen also met several patients receiving chemotherapy or other drug infusions for a wide range of cancers.
