Courses

This course provides an overview of the targeted therapies and immunotherapies given to some people with oesophageal, stomach, pancreatic or liver cancer, or cancers of the biliary system

The 4Ps Programme has been developed by research active healthcare professionals in Newcastle and is designed to support colleagues' needs no matter where they are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum

This course describes how bowel cancer comes about, and explains the reasons why some patients might be given treatments such as EGFR-targeted antibodies (cetuximab and panitumumab), angiogenesis inhibitors (bevacizumab and regorafenib), or immune checkpoint inhibitors (pembrolizumab) as part of their treatment.

Knowledge gained through this course will enhance learners’ understanding of cancer biology, the mechanism of action of systemic cancer treatments, and the use of biomarkers to select the best treatments for each patient and as a result empower staff to feel confident when communicating with patients and their families, and with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

The 4Ps Programme has been developed by research active Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals in Newcastle and is designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum

Our Radiation Protection Supervisors Training encompasses the fundamental principles of radiation safety combined with practical scenario based teaching with the aim to provide you with the appropriate knowledge and confidence to fulfil your duties as an RPS in your workplace.

The 4Ps Programme has been developed by research active Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals in Newcastle and is designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum

This course gives cancer nurses and trial staff the knowledge and confidence to discuss a wide range of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies with patients and colleagues.

Ideal for research nurses, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, clinical trials and other staff who already have some knowledge of the different types of breast cancers. Delivered over two morning sessions, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will guide you through many of the most relevant topics relating to modern systemic treatments for breast cancer.

The 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle's Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals and designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum.

Ideal for research nurses, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, clinical trials coordinators and any other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of people with lung cancer. Delivered over two morning sessions, Dr Elaine Vickers – leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will guide delegates through many of the most relevant topics relating to modern systemic treatments for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

This 3-hour virtual course emphasises the progress made in developing novel immunotherapies for solid tumours, such as CAR T cell therapy, TCR-engineered T cell therapy, tumour infiltrating lymphocytes, T cell engagers, and vaccine-based treatments.