The main aim of this lecture series is to provide all researchers with a strong background in cancer biology, ranging from basic biology through to translational aspects.
The lectures will be given by senior members of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre and invited speakers.
Attendance is compulsory for all first year MRes and PhD students and clinical fellows funded by the CRUK Cambridge Centre. Other students and staff of the University of Cambridge are welcome to attend.
UPDATE: The lectures are held every Thursday at 9.30 a.m. in the School of Clinical Medicine.
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Thu 03 Feb 09:30: The AKT inhibitor Capivasertib (AZD5363): from discovery to clinical proof of concept
The AKT inhibitor Capivasertib (AZD5363): from discovery to clinical proof of concept
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Barry Davies, Global Project Leader, Oncology Combinations, Early Oncology, AstraZeneca.
- Thursday 03 February 2022, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 20 Jan 09:30: Mathematical and evolutionary approaches to cancer
Mathematical and evolutionary approaches to cancer
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Jamie Blundell, Early Detection Programme, Dept of Oncology
- Thursday 20 January 2022, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 13 Jan 09:30: Viral Oncology
Viral Oncology
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor John Doorbar, Department of Pathology
- Thursday 13 January 2022, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 27 Jan 09:30: Clinical Treatment and Cancer Stem Cell Biology in Malignant Glioma
Clinical Treatment and Cancer Stem Cell Biology in Malignant Glioma
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Harry Bulstrode, Neurosurgeon and Post Doctoral Clinical Fellow at The Francis Crick Institute
- Thursday 27 January 2022, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 06 Jan 09:30: A scientist’s guide to the art of radiation therapy & Neurosurgery for the Oncologist
A scientist’s guide to the art of radiation therapy & Neurosurgery for the Oncologist
- Speaker: Dr Raj Jena, Dept of Oncology & Mr Adel Helmy, Dept of Clinical Neuroscience (CUH NHS Foundation Trust)
- Thursday 06 January 2022, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 16 Dec 09:30: Oncological imaging: 1: Introduction and non-radionuclide techniques; 2: Radionuclide techniques
Oncological imaging: 1: Introduction and non-radionuclide techniques; 2: Radionuclide techniques
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Prof Ferdia Gallagher, Department of Radiology (Cambridge University) & Dr Luigi Aloj, Department of Nuclear Medicine, (Cambridge University Hospitals)
- Thursday 16 December 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 21 Oct 09:30: Tumour structure and nomenclature These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Tumour structure and nomenclature
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Paul Edwards, Emeritus Reader in Cancer Biology
- Thursday 21 October 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 28 Oct 09:30: Overview of the core ideas in cancer research These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Overview of the core ideas in cancer research
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Paul Edwards, Emeritus Reader in Cancer Biology
- Thursday 28 October 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 04 Nov 09:30: The mutations that drive cancer These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
The mutations that drive cancer
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Paul Edwards, Emeritus Reader in Cancer Biology
- Thursday 04 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 11 Nov 09:30: Introduction to the biology of metastasis These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Introduction to the biology of metastasis
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Sakari Vanharanta, MRC Cancer Unit
- Thursday 11 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 18 Nov 09:30: Systematic anti-cancer therapy These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Systematic anti-cancer therapy
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Gary Doherty, CUH NHS Foundation Trust
- Thursday 18 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 25 Nov 09:30: DNA repair: translating mechanistic insights towards new cancer therapies.
DNA repair: translating mechanistic insights towards new cancer therapies.
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Steve Jackson, The Gurdon Institute
- Thursday 25 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 02 Dec 09:30: Care and Cure:an Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine
Care and Cure:an Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Jacob Stegenga, Department of History and Philosophy of Science:
- Thursday 02 December 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 09 Dec 09:30: Cancer stem cells, evolution and heterogeneity
Cancer stem cells, evolution and heterogeneity
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Brian Huntly, Department of Haematology
- Thursday 09 December 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 02 Dec 09:30: Care and Cure:an Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine
Care and Cure:an Introduction to Philosophy of Medicine
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Jacob Stegenga, Department of History and Philosophy of Science:
- Thursday 02 December 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 09 Dec 09:30: Cancer stem cells, evolution and heterogeneity
Cancer stem cells, evolution and heterogeneity
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Brian Huntly, Department of Haematology
- Thursday 09 December 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 25 Nov 09:30: DNA repair: translating mechanistic insights towards new cancer therapies.
DNA repair: translating mechanistic insights towards new cancer therapies.
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Steve Jackson, The Gurdon Institute
- Thursday 25 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 18 Nov 09:30: Systematic anti-cancer therapy These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Systematic anti-cancer therapy
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Gary Doherty, CUH NHS Foundation Trust
- Thursday 18 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 11 Nov 09:30: Introduction to the biology of metastasis These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
Introduction to the biology of metastasis
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Sakari Vanharanta, MRC Cancer Unit
- Thursday 11 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Thu 04 Nov 09:30: The mutations that drive cancer These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
The mutations that drive cancer
Abstract not available
These talks are aimed at Masters and first year PhD students but all are welcome to attend.
- Speaker: Dr Paul Edwards, Emeritus Reader in Cancer Biology
- Thursday 04 November 2021, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
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