The brightest scientists will work together in a groundbreaking alliance.The brightest British and American scientists have joined together to develop methods to detect tumours early - and ultimately stop them forming at allThey will pool expertise and findings to detect tumours early, when they are easier to treat.said of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection: “This is the transatlantic partnership at its very best.
Cancer Research UK will contribute up to £40million over five years, with the US universities putting in the rest. Cancer Research UK chief exec Michelle Mitchell said: “Real progress in early detection can’t be achieved by a single organisation.