A Rochdale scientist is backing Cancer Research UK’s campaign for World Cancer Day and is urging everyone to join him. Dr Ali Raoof is a lead medicinal chemist at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute – part of the University of Manchester – where he helps to develop new drugs to treat cancer patients. The 45-year-old, who grew up in Rochdale and attended Redbrook Middle School and Oulder Hill High School, is encouraging local people to donate or wear one of Cancer Research UK’s Unity Bands with pride on Thursday, February 4. Ali said: “Every year, around 41,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West of England so by donating or wearing a Unity Band, people can show their support for those affected.
Rochdale scientist urges people to unite for World Cancer Day Date published: 24 January 2021
Dr Ali Raoof is a lead medicinal chemist at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute – part of the University of Manchester – where he helps to develop new drugs to treat cancer patients.
A scientist from Rochdale is backing Cancer Research UK’s campaign for World Cancer Day and is urging everyone to join him.
Dr Ali Raoof is a lead medicinal chemist at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute – part of the University of Manchester – where he helps to develop new drugs to treat cancer patients.
The 45-year-old, who grew up in Rochdale and attended Redbrook Middle School and Oulder Hill High School, is encouraging local people to donate or wear one of Cancer Research UK’s Unity Bands with pride on Thursday 4 February.