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Biography

John Radford is Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Manchester and Director of Research at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, both partners in the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC).  His research interests are focused on developing and testing new ways of treating lymphoma and monitoring the effectiveness of these using novel biomarkers.  He is also interested in studying the late effects of chemotherapy on fertility, heart function and the risk of second cancers.

John chairs the Manchester Lymphoma Group, is immediate past chair of the UK National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Lymphoma Clinical Studies Group and is chief investigator for several national/international trials.  He has advised the Parliamentary Ombudsman, NICE and the National Horizon Scanning Centre and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. He became honorary President of Lymphoma Action in September 2019.

Qualifications

  •   - MB ChB, MD, FRCP, FMedSci

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

FRCP

Award Date: 1 Jun 1997

Doctor of Medicine, Aspects of the Biological Effects of MVPP Chemotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease, The University of Sheffield

Award Date: 1 Oct 1992

Bachelor of Medicine, MB ChB, The University of Sheffield

Award Date: 30 Jun 1978

External positions

Chairman of NCRI Lymphoma Clinical Studies Group, National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI)

Director of Research: The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Cancer
  • Digital Futures
  • Manchester Cancer Research Centre

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Immunology

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