Two cancer charities have raised £1 million for a new research centre.

Brain Tumour Research and Beatson Cancer Charity aim to raise a total of £2.3 million to set up the Scottish Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence.

This research centre, based at the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, will house a team of brain cancer experts working to find a cure for GBM.

The centre will study the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma (GBM), which has an average survival time of 12 to 18 months.

The centre will study the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma  (Image: Brain Tumour Research) The announcement coincides with the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) event, gathering Europe’s top oncologists in Glasgow.

Theo Burrell, an Antiques Roadshow expert who was diagnosed with GBM in June 2022, has been appointed patron of Brain Tumour Research.

Burrell said: “I am so, so grateful to everyone who has helped reach this incredible fundraising milestone and I would urge anyone who can help to do so – making a donation is very straightforward and every pound really does count.

"One in three people knows someone affected by this disease and this new centre here in Scotland will bring the hope we so desperately need and will absolutely change the story for brain tumour patients in the years to come."

The centre will house a team of brain cancer experts working to find a cure for GBM (Image: Brain Tumour Research) Dan Knowles, chief executive officer of Brain Tumour Research, said: "GBM patients need and deserve new, improved treatments.

"This new centre will help to bridge the gap to support the development of clinical trials.

"It's a significant investment in Scotland and we are enormously grateful for the support we have received so far."

Gillian Hailstones, chief executive officer of Beatson Cancer Charity, said: "We are immensely proud to have reached this important milestone in our collaboration with Brain Tumour Research.

"Establishing a world-class research centre in Scotland will be pivotal in advancing treatments for glioblastoma.

"We urge everyone to keep supporting this vital cause and help us reach the final target."