A project will boost brain tumour, researchers said today.
Two academic institutions in London have combined forces, promising "secure, long-term" funding for researchers.
The charity Brain Tumour Research says it will be part of a £20 million investment over the next five years.
The new centre is being unveiled at Queen Mary, University of London, and will work with the Institute of Neurology at University College, London.
The charity says it is crucial to step up long-term research into the problem, which is responsible for 2% of deaths of those under the age of 60.
About 71% of deaths from brain tumours involve people under the age of 75.
Professor Silvia Marino, who is leading the project, said: "This is a major initiative in an underfunded research area in the UK
"Glioblastomas are a malignant, aggressive type of brain tumour and tragically one of the most common. With Brain Tumour Research’s help we will be investigating how the tumours develop, which is key to advancing their treatment."
Charity chief executive Sue Farrington Smith said the new centre was a "milestone".
She said: "A powerful new team of researchers is being established who will share our ambition of creating a better future for those diagnosed and living with a brain tumour. We are all determined that one day we will find a cure."
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