THE Oxford West and Abingdon MP Nicola Blackwood has praised the work of blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan following a recent visit.
Mrs Blackwood visited the Anthony Nolan Laboratories and Research Institute in Hampstead yesterday.
The visit as part of her role as a minister for public health and innovation was to learn more about the charity’s work with stem cell donations.
Mrs Blackwood said: “Anthony Nolan has been at the forefront of innovation and life-changing treatment for a long time.
She added: “It’s fantastic to see their research institute in action, and I’m excited to see what they do next.”
Anthony Nolan chief executive Henny Braund added: “We were glad to have the opportunity to highlight the important work we carry out, and share our ambitious aims to improve transplant survival rates and reduce post-transplant complications.
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