Liverpool paediatric centre
This centre supports studies distributed across the North of England, Wales and Ireland, with a research focus on neuroblastoma and medulloblastoma.
Centre overview
Our Liverpool paediatric experimental cancer medicine centre (ECMC) is an Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer European Consortium (ITCC) accredited centre with strong links to other UK ITCC centres, particularly Leeds and Manchester.
It works closely with the University of Liverpool Paediatric Cancer Biology Group and the Liverpool Clinical Trials Unit as well as strong ties to our adult ECMC in Liverpool.
The centre also offers advanced functional imaging, including intraoperative 3T MRI and on-site family accommodation, through the Ronald McDonald 'home away from home' provision, to enhance trial accessibility.
There is also an adult centre in Liverpool.
Expertise
haematology
neuro-oncology (through the Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence)
renal tumours
germ cell tumours
supportive care
vascular anomalies
surgery – neuro, paediatric, cardiothoracic
Key contacts
Lisa Howell - Centre lead
Lisa Howell is a consultant paediatric oncologist and lead cancer clinician at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. She is also clinical lead and co-chair of the North West Children’s Cancer Operational Delivery Network.
Contact details
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Programme office email:
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