Did you begin your research on cancer because of personal events in your life?

Question: Did you begin your research on cancer because of personal events in your life?
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Asked by xmishmashx to Alex on 15 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by pindv012304, anon-16307.
- Alex Davenport answered on 15 Jun 2011:
  
  Actually no, I kind of fell into it! People in my life (like my Grandad) have died of Cancer, but I studied Immunology. A big part of Cancer Biology is understanding the immune system. So it seemed like a natural step

Question: Did you begin your research on cancer because of personal events in your life?