Europe not adequately funding cancer research

Europe is at risk of losing some of its most talented cancer experts if funding on research is not doubled, a new survey warns. As the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk reports, the European Cancer Research Managers Forum (ECRMF) said that a brain drain of top scientists could damage patient care. The survey found that EU member states spend seven times less per person on cancer research than in the US. It also found that European research focuses on the biology of cancer, rather than the development of treatments and preventative strategies, and is heavily reliant on the charitable sector.