Every three days your bones make as many neutrophils as there are stars in the milky way!
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. They are an important part of the immune system that help fight infections.
Neutrophils often die during cancer treatment, which leaves patients immunocompromised (meaning they have a weakened immune system). This increases their risk of infections and other diseases - which can be life-threatening.
Our cutting-edge research is designing a new way to grow neutrophils in the laboratory so doctors can give them to patients with damaged immune systems.
This could revolutionise how we treat cancer patients by protecting them from infections and other complications. This means safer and more effective treatments for patients, and less worry for families.