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Blood test predicts chemotherapy resistance in prostate cancer

11th November 2021

Research conducted at Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), Queen Mary University of London, indicates that regular blood tests before and during chemotherapy for prostate cancer can detect whether or not a patient is resistant or developing resistance to treatment with a drug called docetaxel. Ms Caitlin Davies, a PhD student at BCI, presented the findings from her PhD research at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Festival, which is taking place from 8-12th November 2021.

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AI algorithm identifies most effective drugs for liver cancer

1st November 2021

Researchers from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College Hospital have shown that a new computer-based algorithm can rank drugs used to treat primary liver cancer, based on their efficacy in reducing cancer cell growth.

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Overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer

28th October 2021

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr Ioanna Keklikoglou, Lecturer and Group Leader in the Centre for Tumour Microenvironment at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London. Dr Keklikoglou’s research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control resistance to anti-cancer therapies in breast cancer.

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BCI research features in new Science Museum Group exhibition on cancer

25th October 2021

A research project led by Professor Fran Balkwill from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London features in a world-first free exhibition exploring the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care.

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Celebrating the work of our PhD students

15th October 2021

On 28th September, we held our annual PhD Day – an event that celebrates the work of the postgraduate research students at the Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

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OPTIMA: Improving treatment for cancer patients through artificial intelligence

12th October 2021

Professors Claude Chelala and Louise Jones from Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, are part of a €21.3 million public-private research programme that will seek to use artificial intelligence to improve care for patients with prostate, breast and lung cancer.

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