In recognition of our founder, Sarcoma UK launched an annual award of a sarcoma research project.
Roger was diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma in 1999. Three years after his diagnosis, Roger and his wife, Sheelagh started work on what has now become Sarcoma UK.
In 2016, the charity launched the Roger Wilson Research Award, awarded to one project funded every year.
Read more about each project.
2016: Development of a sarcoma-specific patient-reported outcome measure S-PROM: Professor Rachel Taylor, University College London
2017:Exploring socio-demographic inequalities in the diagnosis of sarcoma, with a particular focus on deprivation: Dr Richard McNally, Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust
2018:The diagnostic experience of sarcoma patients: Dr Lorna Fern, University College London Hospitals
2019:Managing the fear of sarcoma returning: Professor Rachel Taylor, University College London Hospitals
2020:EORTC STRASS II Trial: An international clinical trial exploring treatment options for retroperitoneal sarcoma patients: Mr Dirk Strauss, The Royal Marsden
2021:Making post-surgery follow-up plans more effective for sarcoma: Dr Olalekan Lee Aiyegbusi, University of Birmingham
2023: Reassurance or anxiety – how does the intensity of monitoring for sarcoma after surgery impact patients’ quality of life and survival?: Dr Laura Magill, University of Birmingham
2024: Improving radiotherapy for children with sarcoma: Dr Marianne Aznar, University of Manchester
2025: Mapping soft tissue sarcoma for precision care: Professor Paul Huang, Institute of Cancer Research
