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The ATICUS Network
The world’s first national infrastructure dedicated to paediatric stem-cell transplant trials.
Make A DonationBlood cancer is the most common cancer in children and teens
The ATICUS Network (Accelerating Trials in Children Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant) will be the world’s first national infrastructure dedicated to paediatric stem-cell transplant trials.
The network brings together 11 leading children’s hospitals across the UK – including Great Ormond Street, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow – to ensure young patients have the same access to innovative, potentially life-saving treatments as adults.
Without The ATICUS Network, there is no coordinated way for children to take part in these vital studies, meaning many are missing out on the latest advances in care.
Through Cure Leukaemia funding, the ATICUS Network will make it possible for trials to open quickly and reach children wherever they are treated.
This network is designed to transform outcomes for young patients by testing new approaches to make transplants safer, reduce complications, and improve long-term survival. ATICUS is a pioneering step towards closing the gap in childhood blood cancer research and ensuring that every child has the chance to benefit from tomorrow’s treatments today.
“Cure Leukaemia has done amazing things particularly with adult cancer and now to engage with children’s cancers, is just fabulous. Kids like my son George wouldn’t have had a chance without people putting money into research way back then. That’s why we want to get involved to do our bit to help the children of the future that get this horrendous disease.”
Gary Lineker OBE, Cure Leukaemia Patron
ATICUS Network Reaches Major Milestone
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Birmingham
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Cambridge
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Glasgow
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London
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Leeds
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Manchester
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Newcastle
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Sheffield
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A National Infrastructure to improve access to clinical transplant trials for children
The 11 leading Children's Hospitals that form the ATICUS Network include:
- Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- The Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey
- Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle
- Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Royal Hospital For Children, Glasgow
- Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
- Leeds Children Hospital
- Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- St Mary’s Hospital, London
- University College London Hospital
Click on each region to learn more about our funding in each area, and how through the ATICUS Network we will bring better access to clinical transplant trials for children battling blood cancer.
Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4
We’re delighted to have been selected by Sir Chris Hoy as a charity partner for the Tour de 4 2026!
This is a proud and exciting moment for Cure Leukaemia and one that will enable us to accelerate the opening of the ATICUS Network with the aim of one day finding a cure for all children with this cruel and indiscriminate disease.
Dr Nick Heaney, Consultant Haematologist in Glasgow, commented:
“As a treatment team in Glasgow caring for children and young people from across Scotland, we are delighted that the ATICUS Network has chosen to support our work and extremely grateful to Sir Chris Hoy for his support. The fundraising will help us strengthen collaboration with leading centres across the UK, ensuring every child, wherever they live, has access to the highest standard of care and the most innovative, promising new therapies.”
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Say Hello To ATICUS
How Can Your Business Help?
Discover how your organisation can partner with Cure Leukaemia to support blood cancer patients across the globe
What is the ATICUS Network?
Hear from Dr Gemma Barnard, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist who explains more about the ATICUS Network
How You Can Make A Difference
By getting involved in one of our upcoming events, you can help make a difference to children battling blood cancer, raising vital funds to support the opening of the ATICUS Network.
Make A Donation
By making a donation, you're helping give hope to children and their families battling blood cancer