sample collection clinical trials

Sanger Human Cell Atlasing Project

This project aims to create a detailed map of all human cells, like a biological atlas. By understanding what makes each cell type unique, we hope to better understand how our bodies work, how diseases develop, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them. It's a big step towards future medicine.

SMS 2: Impact of Cancer Therapy on the Somatic Mutational Landscape of Normal Tissues

This study looks at how cancer treatments, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy, affect tiny changes (mutations) in healthy body cells. We're collecting samples such as blood, cheek swabs, and urine from adult cancer patients to understand these changes better.

SMS - Study of Somatic Mutations Using Genome Sequencing

This study looks at how changes in our genes, called mutations, build up over our lives. Researchers want to understand if things like sunlight, smoking, or medical treatments affect these changes, and how they relate to ageing and health. They will study DNA from different types of samples.

Exploring the Landscape of Injury and Repair in the Human Oesophagus

Exploring the Landscape of Somatic Mutations in Human Tissue

This study looks at tiny changes in the body's cells, called mutations, in both healthy and unhealthy tissues. Scientists want to understand how these changes happen and why some parts of the body are more likely to develop them, which could help prevent diseases like cancer.

Investigating the Role of Genetics in Disease Predisposition

This study looks at how tiny changes in the sperm and eggs we inherit can affect our health, especially the risk of certain cancers and rare diseases in our children. Researchers want to understand where these changes come from and how they pass them on.

Investigating How Childhood Tumours and Congenital Disease Develop

This study aims to understand why some children develop certain diseases, like childhood tumours and conditions they are born with. Researchers will look closely at changes in our genetic information (DNA) to find out how these conditions develop from the very beginning of life.

Volatile Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Epileptic Seizures

This study looks for tiny molecules in breath and sweat after someone has a suspected seizure. The aim is to find a unique pattern that can help doctors tell the difference between epileptic seizures and other events, and potentially understand how severe a seizure was.