Want better care? Make your voice heard! Take part today Donate Now Home > About Us > Our research strategy > What we're funding What we're funding We are the leading funder of brain tumour research in the UK, committing over £50 million to date on pioneering projects that will help adults and children with brain tumours. We fund research through a competitive, fair and transparent process of best practice called peer review to ensure we only select the very best research that will have a real impact on those affected by brain tumours. Cannabinoid research in the clinic Preliminary studies from the lab suggest that cannabinoid chemicals THC and CBD can stop GBM cells from growing. And earlier this year, an early-stage trial in the clinic suggested that adding a specific blend of these chemicals - in the form of a drug called Sativex - to chemotherapy could potentially help treat recurrent GBMs more effectively. We’re poised to start the trial as early as December, but we need your help to raise the much-needed funds before it can start. Find out more about the trial Our latest research grants We're pleased to share our most recent research awards. Our Scientific Advisory Board told us that these are the highest quality grants with the best chance of success. We look forward to seeing their progress in the coming months and years. Dr Gelareh Zadeh Dr Pim French Read more Read more Read more Read more Future Leader: Dr Veronica Rendo Read about how our up and coming research leader Dr Veronica Rendo is working to fight GBM resistance to drugs called MDM2 inhibitors. Learn more Research projects As part of our research strategy, A Cure Can't Wait, we have established various funding opportunities to achieve our goals of doubling survival and halving the harm caused by a brain tumour. More information about the different types of grants we fund can be found below: Child brain tumour research Current and past research projects to enhance our understanding of tumours and how to treat them Learn more Adult brain tumour research Read about our current and past research projects, furthering our understanding of adult brain tumours and treatments Learn more Need help? Whether you've been diagnosed with a brain tumour, or a family member or friend has, we are here to help. Call 0808 800 0004 Donate Now Sign up to our newsletter We promise to keep your data safe and you can unsubscribe at any time in the future. More information is in our Privacy Policy. Subscribe The Brain Tumour Charity on Facebook The Brain Tumour Charity on Twitter The Brain Tumour Charity on YouTube The Brain Tumour Charity on Pinterest The Brain Tumour Charity on Instagram © The Brain Tumour Charity 2021 Registered Charity no. 1150054 (England and Wales) SC045081 (Scotland) Company no. 08266522 Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Sitemap