What’s it like to study Cancer Innovation at Imperial?
Hear from MRes student Sara Soltani about learning from researchers and clinicians working at the forefront of cancer research.
📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=57M-...
Find out more and apply ⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/course...
For #WomenAtImperialWeek, we’re spotlighting work led by S&C’s Kelly Gleason. A recent Science Communication workshop highlights how patient and public involvement can strengthen research and training.
Find out more ⤵️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Strong mentorship and peer networks matter in research. Dr Anke Nijhuis, a @CR_UK Career Development Fellow in S&C, shares her advice for early career researchers #WomenAtImperialWeek ⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
As part of #InternationalWomensDay and Women at Imperial Week, the AWA, established by the S&C Culture and Engagement Committee, hosted a workshop on Intentional Careers with coach and scientist Dr Hannah Roberts.
Learn more about the AWA 👇
www.imperial.ac.uk/department-s...
📷 Joshua Owolabi
Dr Harriet Kemp, Clinical Associate Professor in Pain Research in S&C, discusses her work improving treatments for chronic pain and what motivates her research.
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Professor Charlotte Bevan (@bevanlab.bsky.social) Consul for the Faculty of Medicine (non-clinical) and Professor of Cancer Biology, reflects on her career journey and shares advice for early career researchers.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay and Women at Imperial Week, we’re spotlighting women from S&C whose work and experiences reflect this year’s theme, Give to Gain ⬇️
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A drug candidate co-invented by Professor Charles Coombes has shown promise for treating breast cancers that have stopped responding to other therapies in a Phase 2 trial.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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A urine test for prostate cancer developed by @ip-london.bsky.social could pave the way for a new screening approach, offering a more accurate alternative to PSA blood tests.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
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A £1.89m clinical trial led by Professor Hash Ahmed is testing a novel scanning technology for high-risk prostate cancer, aiming to improve treatment planning and outcomes.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261856/...
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First-ever breath test developed by Professor George Hanna (@hannagroupicl.bsky.social), could help detect one of the deadliest cancers earlier
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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This year’s #WorldCancerDay theme “United by Unique” puts people at the centre of care.
At Imperial, this means developing approaches that recognise every patient and every cancer is different
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Following #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting cutting-edge research from across S&C that is advancing earlier diagnosis, better treatments and real-world impact 👇
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Could your shopping habits help spot #cancer early?
@imperialsandc.bsky.social scientists are analysing loyalty card data to look for early warning signs of cancer — like changes in purchases of pain or indigestion meds.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Scientists from @imperialsandc.bsky.social are studying bacteria in saliva + the gut to see why some #PancreaticCancer patients respond to #chemotherapy – and others don’t.
The goal is a simple saliva test to guide care and avoid unnecessary side effects.
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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For #WorldCancerDay, Dr Mitch Chen, a Medical Research Council Clinician Scientist Fellow in S&C, discusses his research, the challenges he is tackling and what the #WCD26 theme “United by Unique” means in the context of his work⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
For #WorldCancerDay, Dr Anke Nijhuis, a @cancerresearchuk.org Career Development Fellow in S&C, discusses her research, the challenges she is tackling and what the #WCD26 theme “United by Unique” means in the context of her work ⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Meet the early career researchers driving cancer research innovation
To mark #WorldCancerDay, we are spotlighting S&C Postdoc-Fellows that have secured prestigious external fellowships. Their research spans #immunotherapy, #AI and cancer genetics ⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Shadow Cabinet Ministers MP Stuart Andrew
and MP Dr Caroline Johnson met the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @hannagroupicl.bsky.social, who are working to develop a world-first breath test for Pancreatic Cancer, research funded by @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social ⬇️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Can what’s in your gut shape how well you age? 🤔
BBC Health Editor, Hugh Pym, put his #microbiome to the test with Dr @jameskinross.bsky.social from @imperialsandc.bsky.social to find out how #diet and longevity are linked.
Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @imperialnhs.bsky.social
Immunotherapies have great promise but not all patients respond well. Read how a team of researchers at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social are using #MachineLearning to predict immunotherapy treatment outcomes in #LiverCancer 👇
www.convergencesciencecentre.ac.uk/news-events/...
Positive trials = Better patient outcomes?
Join S&C's Prof Rakesh Heer to discover the importance of challenging the status quo to treat #ProstateCancer.
📅 7 May, 17.30
📍Online or in-person
🔗 bit.ly/RakeshHeer25
#ImperialInaugurals
New research sheds light on ongoing #BowelCancer surveillance needs
A study led by S&C's CSPRG Group could help shape international colonoscopy guidelines, potentially easing pressure on healthcare systems and patients.
Read more ⤵️
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/262836/... #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
Rethinking prostate cancer
Positive trials = Better patient outcomes?
Join Prof Rakesh Heer from @imperialsandc.bsky.social @imperialmed.bsky.social to discover the importance of challenging the status quo to treat #ProstateCancer.
📅 7 May, 17.30
📍Online or in-person
🔗 bit.ly/RakeshHeer25