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Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells
10th November 2022
Researchers from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London have identified a new channel of communication through which non-cancerous cells drive the invasion of cancer cells in pancreatic cancer. By blocking a particular signalling molecule within this pathway, called Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1, the team was able to reduce invasion of pancreatic cancer cells in the laboratory.
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Professor Fran Balkwill named in top 100 female scientists in the UK
4th November 2022
On 21 October, Research.com released its first annual ranking of top female scientists in the world and Professor Fran Balkwill from Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, has been named as one of the top 100 female scientists in the UK. The aim of the ranking is to “inspire female scholars, women considering an academic career, as well as decision-makers worldwide with the example of successful women in the scientific community.”
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Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno recognised for major contributions in the fight against melanoma
17th October 2022
Congratulations to Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London who has received the Estela Medrano Memorial Award from the Society of Melanoma Research, which honours women who have made major contributions in the fight against melanoma.
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The REMODEL project: Remodelling tumour microenvironments to improve immunotherapy
12th October 2022
Professor Fran Balkwill from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London has received a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Frontier Research grant of over £2 million to investigate the most effective ways to remodel cancers to enhance the effects of immunotherapy.
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BCI PhD Day – Celebrating the work of our postgraduate research students
7th October 2022
After taking place online for the last two years running, we were pleased to be able to hold this year’s annual BCI PhD Day in person on 15th September. Organised by the BCI PhD Forum, PhD Day celebrates the work of our postgraduate research students and provides the opportunity for them to showcase their research to fellow students and academics.
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Celebrating a New Milestone at the PCRF Tissue Bank
29th September 2022
Recently, the PCRF Tissue Bank registered its 1,000th tissue donor, reaching a new milestone. We spoke with Amina Saad, who is responsible for over 660 donor registrations, including the Tissue Bank’s 1,000th registration, about her role as a Tissue Collection Officer within the Tissue Bank team.
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