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£30m Cancer Research Hub Approved in Newcastle
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A new £30m cancer research and treatment centre is approved.
- The Sir Bobby Robson Institute will combine existing research teams.
- Construction starts next year, with opening planned for 2028.
A significant new £30m center dedicated to cancer research and treatment has received approval from Newcastle City Council. The Sir Bobby Robson Institute, slated for the Freeman Hospital, aims to become a globally recognized facility. It will consolidate the existing Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre with the hospital's cancer and blood disorders research team, fostering a more integrated approach to combating the disease.
Construction is set to commence early in the upcoming year, with the purpose-built facility projected to open its doors in 2028. This development is a continuation of Sir Bobby Robson's legacy, who established his foundation to fund cancer drug trials before his passing in 2009. Supporters have already raised £20m towards the project, with a new campaign seeking the remaining £10m.
Hospital officials emphasize that the new institute will provide crucial additional capacity, targeting a 50% increase in clinical trials within five years. This expansion is expected to significantly enhance treatment options and health outcomes for cancer patients, fulfilling Sir Bobby's vision of world-class cancer care for the region.
