Professor Louis Chesler is Head of the new Centre for Paediatric Experimental Medicine at the ICR – and leads an ambitious team of researchers who are investigating new targeted treatments that could make a real difference for children with cancer.

As our #KickstartICR appeal draws to a close, we spoke to PhD student Iona Black about her research and the importance of fundraising for cancer research.

The parents of Isabella Ortiz, who died from a brain tumour, have highlighted the need for rare tissue donation, to help other children facing the same condition.