Prof Chris Paraskeva talks to the BBC about chemical found in Yew Trees used to help treat cancer
30 October 2013
Prof Chris Paraskeva was interviewed by BBC Points West [29 Oct] about the harnessing of a naturally-occurring chemical found in the bark and leaves of Yew Trees that can be used in chemotherapy drugs to treat breast and lung cancer.
Chris Paraskeva,
Professor of Experimental Oncology and Head of School in the University's
School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, was interviewed by BBC Points West [29 Oct] about the harnessing of a naturally-occurring chemical called 'taxol' found in the bark and leaves of Yew Trees that can be used in chemotherapy drugs to treat breast and lung cancer. The interview can be viewed on
BBC iPlayer [15.15].