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Sussex researchers tackle the 'guardian of the genome' to fight cancer
Discover how Sussex researchers are tackling the 'guardian of the genome' to fight cancer. Learn about this groundbreaking work supported by @WorldwideCancer
New Grant for Dr Rhys Morgan
Dr Rhys Morgan has been awarded a 3 year project grant by Worldwide Cancer Research to tackle Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). The project focuses on post-transcriptional networks in WT1-mutated AML, and kicks off in April 2025. Congratulations Rhys and keep an eye on his social media for project updates as the project progresses!
Dr Ethan Morgan wins prestigious 2024 IPVS Early Career Award
Dr Ethan Morgan, Lecturer in Biochemistry and Biomedicine, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 IPVS Early Career Recognition Award by the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS). This honour celebrates exceptional contributions to the field of papillomavirus research. Dr Morgan’s works explore how HPV contributes to cellular changes that drive cancer progression and suggest potential pathways for therapeutic intervention in HPV-associated cancers.
Call for Creative Projects: SCRC seeks Applications for £1000 Award
Applications close on 31st November 2024.
The Sussex Cancer Research Centre is offering an exciting funding opportunity for creative projects that build meaningful connections between people with lived experience of cancer and the cutting-edge cancer research happening at SCRC.
The SCRC Creative Engagement Award provides up to £1000 for innovative projects using art and creative approaches to engage the local community with cancer research. This award is open to all creative forms, and applicants do not need to be affiliated with universities or hospitals.
New Study: Long-term conditions could delay lung cancer diagnosis
A new study from cancer centre members, led by Dr Imogen Rogers, has revealed that that patients with one or more conditions that could provide "alternative explanations" for lung cancer symptoms experienced significant delays in receiving a diagnosis.
This research could pave the way for new guidelines and training for GPs, ultimately aiming to save lives by catching lung cancer earlier, even in patients with complicating health conditions.
Sussex Cancer Fund Open Applications for the Small Project Funding
The Sussex Cancer Fund have announced that applications are open for their Small Project Funding (<£20k). This funding is flexible, and can be used to supplement larger funded projects or pump prime new ones.
Deadline is soon: 20th of September 2024 so get your applications in. The SCRC are happy to support you in assembling an application, feel free to contact us.
Dr Stephen Robinson highlighted in University Hospitals Sussex Spotlight Session
Centre member, and inspiring clinical cancer researcher, Dr Stephen Robinson is highlighted by University Hospitals Sussex in a new "Spotlight Session".
Learn more about Stephen's journey into research, his current research projects, what inspires him, and what is next!
Fully Funded SCRC PhD Studentship Now Open for Applications
A 3.5 year fully-funded PhD studentship, including stiped, fees, and consumables is now available for applications.
The goal of this projects is to establish and sustain new collaborative research networks for patient benefit.
Proposals should be a collaboration between either UoS School of Life Sciences and BSMS, UoS School of Life Sciences and an NHS trust, or BSMS and an NHS trust.
Sussex Cancer Research Centre Launched
The new Sussex Cancer Research Centre officially launches. The SCRC combines the world-class cancer research being carried out by experts at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Brighton, University of Sussex and in the NHS for the first time.
Dame Lesley presents at the UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium.
Professor Dame Lesley Fallowfield presenting SHORE-C research on health care professionals' communication with patients about genomic and genetic testing. Treatment of breast cancer has for many years been dependent on the interaction of professionals from many disciplines. The UKIBCS gives all those with an active interest in breast cancer research and treatment an opportunity to consider and discuss how the latest advances may impact upon their and others areas of expertise.
Cancer treatment technology developed at Sussex to start preclinical tests
Building on research at Sussex, leading cancer researchers in the School of Life Sciences, Professor Georgios Giamas and Professor John Spencer launched Stingray Bio in 2021, to develop new therapies for breast cancers and potentially other cancer types. The new agreement with ValiRx is a big step in the path to commercialising new therapeutics for cancer patients.
Dr Ollie Minton, Rob Herriott and Tim Williams win Royal College of Physicians FIX IT prize
The Fix IT in Healthcare Prize rewards excellent innovation in digital healthcare, particularly digital initiatives that have, or promise to, improve patient safety and staff well-being within the NHS or healthcare more widely. Dr Ollie Minton, Rob Herriott and Tim Williams are the winners of the 2023 prize for their work on PROMs using the My Clinical Outcomes (MCO) website.
Sussex cancer researchers engaging with patients and the public to present their research
This month, Sussex Cancer researchers gathered with patients and members of the public, to discuss research projects aimed to improve the life of cancer patients in Sussex.
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