Debbie King (@king_debbie) 's Twitter Profile
Debbie King

@king_debbie

Public affairs and campaigns bod. Views are all my own.

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calendar_today11-05-2011 13:53:14

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Iain Foulkes (@iain_cruk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to be in Boston to announce these new challenges, each representing the most urgent, complex problems in cancer research that need collaboration across borders and disciplines.

Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Scotland stands at forefront of world-leading cancer science but with cases continuing to rise it's vital we support the highest quality research and innovation, writes Michelle Mitchell in today's The Herald heraldscotland.com/opinion/250419…

Scotland stands at forefront of world-leading cancer science but with cases continuing to rise it's vital we support the highest quality research and innovation, writes <a href="/Michelle_CRUK/">Michelle Mitchell</a> in today's <a href="/heraldscotland/">The Herald</a> heraldscotland.com/opinion/250419…
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was fantastic to see @scotgovfm @johnswinney meet with CRUK Campaigns Ambassadors Jo, Ryan, and Shaumya during his visit to the CRUK Scotland Inst. Our ambassadors spoke to the FM about why they are so passionate about volunteering for CRUK and how together we are beating cancer

It was fantastic to see @scotgovfm @johnswinney meet with CRUK Campaigns Ambassadors Jo, Ryan, and Shaumya during his visit to the <a href="/CRUK_SI/">CRUK Scotland Inst</a>. Our ambassadors spoke to the FM about why they are so passionate about volunteering for CRUK and how together we are beating cancer
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exciting discussion about the future of cancer research in Scotland with @scotgovfm @johnswinney & Universities of Edinburgh & Glasgow. Emphasising the importance of collaborative working to ensure Scotland remains at forefront of research & globally competitive UofG MVLS

Exciting discussion about the future of cancer research in Scotland with @scotgovfm @johnswinney &amp; Universities of Edinburgh &amp; Glasgow. Emphasising the importance of collaborative working to ensure Scotland remains at forefront of research &amp; globally competitive <a href="/UofGMVLS/">UofG MVLS</a>
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Prof Tom Bird gave @scotgovfm John Swinney an overview of his team’s work in prevention & early detection of liver cancer & its potential impact in Scotland. Prof Victoria Cowling shared insights from her work in developing new therapeutic approaches for colorectal cancer &

Prof Tom Bird gave @scotgovfm <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a> an overview of his team’s work in prevention &amp; early detection of liver cancer &amp; its potential impact in Scotland. Prof Victoria Cowling shared insights from her work in developing new therapeutic approaches for colorectal cancer &amp;
John Swinney (@johnswinney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you to all the brilliant researchers, like the ones at the Cancer Research UK Institute in Glasgow that I visited today, who work on new cutting-edge approaches to curing cancers. Early detection of cancer is key, which is why we must continue supporting research and innovation.

Thank you to all the brilliant researchers, like the ones at the <a href="/CR_UK/">Cancer Research UK</a> Institute in Glasgow that I visited today, who work on new cutting-edge approaches to curing cancers.

Early detection of cancer is key, which is why we must continue supporting research and innovation.
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to welcome Scotland’s First Minister, @johnswinney to CRUK Scotland Inst today to meet with our CEO Michelle Mitchell,& Owen Sansom 🏳️‍🌈, Director of CRUK Scotland Inst, to learn more about the amazing research being carried out in Scotland @scotgovfm

We were delighted to welcome Scotland’s First Minister, @johnswinney to <a href="/CRUK_SI/">CRUK Scotland Inst</a> today to meet with our CEO <a href="/Michelle_CRUK/">Michelle Mitchell</a>,&amp; <a href="/owen_sansom/">Owen Sansom 🏳️‍🌈</a>, Director of <a href="/CRUK_SI/">CRUK Scotland Inst</a>, to learn more about the amazing research being carried out in Scotland @scotgovfm
Michelle Mitchell (@michelle_cruk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A brilliant day at CRUK Scotland Inst today with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, Iain Foulkes and Owen Sansom 🏳️‍🌈. It was great to meet with some of our amazing volunteers and researchers, and hear about all the incredible science that’s going on in Scotland.

A brilliant day at <a href="/CRUK_SI/">CRUK Scotland Inst</a> today with Scotland’s First Minister <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a>, <a href="/Iain_CRUK/">Iain Foulkes</a> and <a href="/owen_sansom/">Owen Sansom 🏳️‍🌈</a>. It was great to meet with some of our amazing volunteers and researchers, and hear about all the incredible science that’s going on in Scotland.
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This report is a powerful reminder of how products high in fat, salt and sugar are still disproportionately promoted to consumers in comparison to healthier items. To protect the health of future generations, within this parliamentary term the Scottish Government must introduce

Shaun Walsh (@shaunewalsh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fabulous event Welsh Parliament this morning with the Cross-Party Group on Cancer. Demonstrating the power of collaboration- working together to beat cancer 🙌

Fabulous event <a href="/SeneddWales/">Welsh Parliament</a> this morning with the Cross-Party Group on Cancer.

Demonstrating the power of collaboration- working together to beat cancer 🙌
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was fantastic to join Scottish Obesity Alliance colleagues at the Scottish Parliament last week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Obesity Action Scotland and discuss how products high in fat, salt and sugar are still disproportionately promoted to consumers in comparison to

It was fantastic to join Scottish Obesity Alliance colleagues at the Scottish Parliament last week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Obesity Action Scotland and discuss how products high in fat, salt and sugar are still disproportionately promoted to consumers in comparison to
Michelle Mitchell (@michelle_cruk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I was honoured to speak to Wales Cancer Research UK Campaigns Ambassadors and hear their cancer experiences. Our Campaigns Ambassadors work tirelessly to ensure people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Thank you for your tireless dedication and determination.

I was honoured to speak to Wales <a href="/CR_UK/">Cancer Research UK</a> Campaigns Ambassadors and hear their cancer experiences. Our Campaigns Ambassadors work tirelessly to ensure people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Thank you for your tireless dedication and determination.
Cancer Research UK in Wales (@crukcymru) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Peter Fox OBE MS for speaking to us today in the Senedd about the importance of prioritising cancer research to improve survival for patients in Wales.

Thank you <a href="/PeterFox61/">Peter Fox OBE MS</a> for speaking to us today in the Senedd about the importance of prioritising cancer research to improve survival for patients in Wales.
Cancer Research UK in Wales (@crukcymru) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we’re delighted to launch our manifesto for cancer research and care for Wales. Click below to read our manifesto in full. Together, we can beat cancer in Wales. cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/we-de…

Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we're at Holyrood with our Cancer Research UK campaigns ambassadors to launch our manifesto for Scotland. Our manifesto outlines steps the next Scottish Government must take to tackle cancer in Scotland. 💙#LongerBetterLives Click here to read our manifesto in full:

Today we're at Holyrood with our <a href="/CR_UK/">Cancer Research UK</a> campaigns ambassadors to launch our manifesto for Scotland.
Our manifesto outlines steps the next Scottish Government must take to tackle cancer in Scotland. 💙#LongerBetterLives Click here to read our manifesto in full:
Cancer Research UK in Wales (@crukcymru) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cancer death rates are 48% higher in the most deprived areas of Wales. We are in the Senedd today to call on politicians to take urgent action to reduce these inequalities. Beating cancer in Wales means beating it for everyone. #LongerBetterLivesWales

Cancer death rates are 48% higher in the most deprived areas of Wales. We are in the Senedd today to call on politicians to take urgent action to reduce these inequalities. Beating cancer in Wales means beating it for everyone. #LongerBetterLivesWales
Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@crukscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge thank you to our Cancer Research UK Campaigns ambassadors for launching our manifesto for Scotland outside the Parliament.💙 Our manifesto outlines steps the next Scottish Government must take to tackle cancer. Read our manifesto in full: bit.ly/46vZbWT

Huge thank you to our <a href="/CR_UK/">Cancer Research UK</a> Campaigns ambassadors for launching our manifesto for Scotland outside the Parliament.💙
Our manifesto outlines steps the next Scottish Government must take to tackle cancer.
Read our manifesto in full: bit.ly/46vZbWT
Cancer Research UK Policy (@cruk_policy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

That’s a wrap on a fantastic day at Holyrood and the Senedd launching our new manifestos for cancer research and care.     Cancer is still the defining health issue of our time - nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Ahead of elections in 2026 in Scotland and