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27 April 2022
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Spotlight: our work in oesophageal cancer
The world’s 7th most common malignancy, oesophageal cancer results in more than 500,000 deaths globally each year. For Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on much-needed research into the disease, with a collection of…
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The SPECIFICANCER team delves deeper into the biological laws that govern tissue specificity in cancer and reveals intricate webs of genetic interactions.
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20 October 2021
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A new expansion sequencing toolbox and analysis platform from the IMAXT team reveals hidden truths in biology by creating detailed nanoscale-resolution genomic maps.
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20 October 2021
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A deeper understanding of the metabolic changes during tumour development could radically change clinical decision-making and unlock opportunities to intervene across the entire patient journey.
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20 October 2021
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Chronic inflammation is directly linked to up to 25% of cancer deaths worldwide. Could reprogramming of the inflamed microenvironment prevent, slow or even revert the cascade of inflammation to malignancy?
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20 October 2021
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The OPTIMISTICC team identifies microbiological signatures which may make colorectal cancer screening available for all.
This story first featured in our annual progress magazine - Discover: a year of scientific…
20 October 2021
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New findings from our PRECISION team define clinical criteria that may distinguish between patients with harmless breast carcinoma from those with a higher risk of invasive cancer.
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20 October 2021
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In October 2021 we held our first Future Leaders Conference, a chance for the early career members of our community to come together virtually, discuss their work and focus on professional development.
The event was …
14 October 2021
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Cancers in different parts of the body use unique strategies to avoid attack by the immune system, according to a new study from the Cancer Grand Challenges SPECIFICANCER team and collaborators. The findings also…
17 September 2021
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How do tumours avoid attack from the immune system?
For some head and neck cancers, the answer lies on the short, p, arm of chromosome 9 – findings from the Cancer Grand Challenges SPECIFICANCER team which could lead…
14 September 2021