Elaine is the UK's leading independent educator
on the science of new cancer treatments
Available courses
Elaine has created courses for a range of audiences. Some focus on cancer biology and treatments, whilst others home-in on individual cancer types.
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Elaine delivers regular study days for the Royal Marsden Hospital Conference Centre that anyone can attend.
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Contact Elaine to arrange a study day or webinar for your work place. Elaine can adapt existing materials or create new content for you.
Contact ElaineElaine's book is available: A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments
The accessible guide to the principles behind new, more targeted drug treatments for cancer.
Written for anyone who encounters cancer patients, cancer data or cancer terminology, but has no more than a passing knowledge of cell biology.
A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments provides an understanding of how cancer works and the many new treatments available.
Highly commended at the British Medical Association medical book awards, 2019
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About Elaine Vickers PhD
Elaine provides clear, accessible and up-to-date education on cancer biology and the science of cancer treatments. She equips non-scientists – such as nurses, trials coordinators and doctors – with the knowledge to discuss new treatments with patients and colleagues.
Elaine has a degree in Medical Science, a PhD in Molecular Biology and nearly 20 years of experience in communicating science to a wide range of audiences.
Face-to-face teaching
Elaine is an energetic and enthusiastic presenter. She creates high quality teaching materials and is willing to travel or deliver content online.
Online education
Elaine has experience in developing, writing and presenting online education, including creating interactive materials and video-based online courses.
In-house training
Contact Elaine if you require bespoke teaching materials that meet your needs. They can be delivered in person or online depending on your preference.
How Elaine works
Elaine holds regular study days at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London that anyone can attend – see the Course Diary for details (NB. these are back in person from Autumn 2022). In addition, you can work with Elaine to design the perfect training for your staff. Elaine is an expert in creating materials according to your colleagues’ level of knowledge and experience.
Elaine can also help you develop and deliver online teaching. She has created interactive teaching modules and recorded over 50 videos for various clients. This includes partnering with Cancer Research UK to create a 5-week online course: ‘Demystifying targeted cancer treatments’, which has so far attracted over 15,000 learners.