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Research is critical: it could free future generations from bowel cancer

The more research we can fund, the better the outcomes

Apart from early detection, research is the most important way to save lives. Bowel Cancer NZ continuously supports a variety of research projects thanks to invaluable funding from our partners. This goes towards critical research, creating further learnings and discoveries on ways to detect and treat bowel cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Our latest research project

2022 brought an exciting partnership with the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, for their CAR T-cell clinical research programme.

Our support will help their talented researchers develop cancer-killing CAR T-cells that are more durable and more effective at targeting different types of tumours – including those found in bowel cancer.

A one-off treatment, it works by redirecting a patient’s own immune cells (T-cells) in the laboratory, to directly identify and attack cancer cells. These modified T-cells are then returned to the patient, where they can attack and destroy cancer cells. CAR T-cells have the potential to act as ‘living drugs’, providing long-term protection against relapse.

You can find out more about their CAR T-cell research here: https://www.malaghan.org.nz/our-research/car-t-cell/