|  | | |  | Research News Archive for April - June 2009 |
 | New research maps genes linked to leukaemia |
| |  | | Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, how the latest DNA sequencing technology can be used to identify genes involved in blood cell development. This will help researchers develop more effective treatments for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. | | Release date: 19 June 2009 |  |
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| Personalised cancer therapy a step closer |
| |  | | Scientists have for the first time been able to personalise treatment for leukaemia patients using a test that accurately predicts relapse. A UK study, funded by charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, shows that individualising treatment reduces relapse rates by half. | | Release date: 12 June 2009 | |
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| New evidence solves childhood leukaemia drug treatment problem |
| |  | | Researchers have found new evidence to explain why a common drug used to treat childhood leukaemia is not effective in up to 20% of children. | | Release date: 08 June 2009 | |
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| Personalised treatment for blood cancers is a step closer |
| |  | | The UK is at the forefront of personalised care for blood cancers thanks to sustained funding by Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. | | Release date: 15 April 09 | |
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| Evidence of infection link to childhood leukaemia |
| |  | | UK researchers have for the first time identified the molecule that stimulates leukaemia to develop in children, according to a study published in the April edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation. | | Release date: 01 Apr 2009 | |
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