Dr Clare Hoskins, a Reader in Strathclydes Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, is leading Quilts4Cancer, along with Dr Kirsty Ross, the Departments Outreach Officer. The programme is being launched to coincide with Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Dr Hoskins said: "Funds for cancer research have dropped significantly in the pandemic but we aim to raise awareness of chemistry research across the UK towards better therapies for pancreatic cancer, as well as raising awareness of its signs and symptoms.

"We chose to have quilts made because its known that chemotherapy patients get cold during their treatment. The therapy has serious side effects but we want to raise awareness of the new technology and compounds coming through; a lot of work is being done on making treatment safer, with fewer side effects.

"Were asking for researchers in the chemical sciences to send simple diagrams based on their research, with small summaries of what it is and who is carrying it out. It could show the chemical structures of treatments or technology such as ultrasound equipment.

Picture: University of Strathclyde

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Quilts for pancreatic cancer patients and research - Royal Society of Chemistry