The UK’s largest collection of high-quality mesothelioma samples
Mesobank is the UK’s largest collection of high-quality tissue, cells and blood samples from pleural mesothelioma patients. It is dedicated to the study of mesothelioma by providing researchers with samples for a wide range of mesothelioma research.
August 15, 2025
Samples from Mesobank were used in a new study revealing a promising therapeutic target for pleural mesothelioma. Read more: microRNA-497-5p-based screening identifies a novel synthetic lethal-type interaction via PKMYT1 and WEE1 in pleural mesothelioma. Every sample shared brings us closer to better treatments.
July 22, 2025
Mesobank is pleased to announce the publication of a new methodology in F1000Research, demonstrating the use of Mesobank samples in advancing alternatives to traditional rodent models in cancer research. This study, which relied on access to fresh tissue, highlights the essential role of participants who generously donated their samples and consented to their use in […]
June 30, 2025
We were pleased to attend the Research Conference hosted by the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund on 15 May 2025 in Leeds, UK. Professor Stefan Marciniak and Dr Jose A. Valer, representing Mesobank and the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, delivered two insightful presentations. They highlighted current challenges in mesothelioma research and provided updates on […]
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