| History |
 The foundations of the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research were laid at the end of the 19th century when, in 1890, a new cancer hospital was opened in Glasgow. George Thomas Beatson – a surgeon of considerable talent - soon became head of the institution and in 1912 established a research department. In 1967 – under the directorship of Dr John Paul – the department became the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research and moved to its present location at the Garscube Estate in 1976. Some of the Cancer Division of the University of Glasgow moved to new laboratory space on site in 1990 and we have now encompassed all basic and clinical cancer research at the Beatson Institute and the University of Glasgow into the Glasgow Centre for Cancer Research. |
The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, a Registered Scottish Charity No SCO06106
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