Dr Young is looking at the cell cycle of breast cancer cells and the regulation of receptors currently used in chemotherapeutic treatment. The aim of this research is to develop markers to predict the sensitivity of these receptors and look to develop new therapeutic targets. In 2010, Professor Young co-founded the National Breast Cancer Bioresource, looking to standardise the collection of breast cancer material throughout the country. To date they have collected over 1000 samples as well as corresponding clinical data both of which will prove invaluable to future understanding of the condition.