[6] David James Kerr’s clinical research into adjuvant therapy of early-stage colorectal cancer has contributed to saving thousands of lives over the past two decades.
At the same time, he was also asked by the Secretary of State for Health Alan Milburn to undertake a review of NHS research strategy into cancer.
This Group produced three volumes of work, "Building a Health Service Fit for the Future" (Vol I and II) and a web-based data link showing the Reports from the individual action teams.
Although he has since returned to the UK and is no longer affiliated with Sidra, Kerr has made significant contributions to cancer care and research in Europe.
He played a leading role in co-chairing the Anglo-French Scientific committee for the centenary of the Entente-Cordiale in 2004, focusing on cancer research as the joint theme of the Queen and President Chirac.
[citation needed] He has brought worldwide attention to the looming epidemic of cancer which is a risk of claiming the lives of more than a million Africans every year.
[17] This was attended by 27 African Health ministries, led to the London Declaration calling for immediate action to develop cancer control plans for these nations.