The research scholarship, bearing Tom s name, is aimed at improving understanding of AML and finding new ways to treat this type of aggressive blood cancer. “My PhD is funded thanks to the Walker family, who bravely raised money in memory of Tom,” said Mr Morin, who hails from France, where he studied a masters’ degree in health science at the University of Poitiers. “I am really looking forward to working on this project and to improve our knowledge in the field of AML therapy.”
Cancer research student Theo Morin Tom was himself a keen fundraiser for cancer research, and was the youngest participant in the inaugural Cancer Research Wales Brecon Beacons Night Hike in March 2018.