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Research
Our £500 million investment into research since 1960 has helped transform treatments and taken us to the point where beating blood cancer is now in sight. Our researchers are working to finish the job.
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Research blogs
Learn more about our blood cancer research and for regular updates on what we know about the effectiveness of covid vaccines for people with blood cancer.
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The coronavirus vaccine: what you need to know
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Why we fund Research
Our research impact
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The projects you help us fund
The VIVO Biobank
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Funding for researchers
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The road to beating blood cancer
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Our policy on open access
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Our Research Strategy Patient Panel
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The Blood Cancer UK Vaccine Task Force
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