The photo shows Prof Colin McGuckin explaining the role of the Planer controlled rate freezer in his cancer research project during the visit of the British Ambassador to his Lab in December. Colin and Dr Nico Forraz, of CTI Biotech, are currently pioneering pre clinical research for children with cerebral palsy, cleft palate and other birth disorders, specialising in developing technologies from cancer stem cells. Colin also has a specific interest in radiation and environmental linked cancers having done charity work in affected areas. Sir Peter Ricketts, the ambassador, visited the CTI Lyon lab in December 2015 with some of his scientific and medical advisory team.
