On 18th October, the Group heard a compelling presentation from Dr Azra Raza, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University in New York, who is an international authority on leukaemia. Dr Raza explained the benefits of taking a human relevant approach to cancer research and reported on her vital work in this field. Minutes from the meeting can be viewed here. Her fascinating response to the question: “What scientific idea is ready for retirement?” can be read here: https://www.edge.org/response-detail/25429