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Read more at: Personalised Breast Cancer DNA ‘barcoding’ Programme to be rolled out

Personalised Breast Cancer DNA ‘barcoding’ Programme to be rolled out

14 August 2018

The pioneering Cambridge based Personalised Breast Cancer Programme (PBCP), led by the Department of Oncology's Professor Carlos Caldas , with Dr Jean Abraham co-leading the study in the clinic, was set up to both advance research and to benefit patients currently undergoing treatment. Breast cancer is not one disease, but...


Read more at: A versatile drug delivery system targeting senescent cells

A versatile drug delivery system targeting senescent cells

3 August 2018

Dr Daniel Munoz-Espin, in collaboration with Dr Manuel Serrano (Institute for Research in Biomedicine, IRB, Barcelona) and Prof Ramón Martínez-Máñez (Polytechnic University of Valencia), h as recently published a study in EMBOpress exploring drug delivery into senescent cells. Senescent cells accumulate in multiple age‐...


Read more at: Harrassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct - Breaking the Silence

Harrassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct - Breaking the Silence

12 January 2018

Breaking the Silence is a University of Cambridge initiative to address behaviour that amounts to harassment, bullying or sexual misconduct within the University community. Such behaviour is not tolerated and the University has developed a website offering information for students and staff about the support and reporting...


Read more at: Oncology leaders in top 50 female innovators in UK healthcare business

Oncology leaders in top 50 female innovators in UK healthcare business

12 January 2018

Jean Abraham and Rebecca Fitzgerald are named in a new report unveiling 50 female leaders in healthcare business in the UK. Produced by BioBeat, 5 0 Movers and Shakers in BioBusiness 2017 emphasises how diversity of thinking is critical to the success of the sector in the UK. The report also celebrates how women are...


Read more at: £226 million UK investment in cancer research announced

£226 million UK investment in cancer research announced

7 December 2016

Cancer Research UK has announced the largest investment to date into its network of Centres across the UK. £190 million has been committed to 13 Cancer Research UK Centres over the next five years. Additionally, Cancer Research UK and the Departments of Health are investing £36 million over five years into 18 Experimental...


Read more at: School of Clinical Medicine Mental Health Awareness Programme

School of Clinical Medicine Mental Health Awareness Programme

17 February 2016

The School of Clinical Medicine has launched a "Raising Mental Health Awareness Programme". Further information can be found on the School website .


Read more at: Cambridge Cancer Centre Designated as a Major Cancer Centre by Cancer Research UK
Cambridge Cancer Centre Designated as a Major Cancer Centre by Cancer Research UK

Cambridge Cancer Centre Designated as a Major Cancer Centre by Cancer Research UK

13 July 2015

26 June 2015


Read more at: Congratulations to Anna Philpott on her appointment to a University Professorship
Congratulations to Anna Philpott on her appointment to a University Professorship

Congratulations to Anna Philpott on her appointment to a University Professorship

13 July 2015

June 2015