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| | Time is running out to secure your spot at this year's Early Detection of Cancer Conference, happening in San Francisco from 22–24 October. Co-hosted by the Canary Center at Stanford, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and us, this event is your chance to connect with global experts, expand your network and exchange groundbreaking insights in the field of cancer detection. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our international community and register by October 7 to be part of the conversation. Stay informed by following #EDxConf24 on social media. |
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Funding & Research Opportunities |
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| #ResearchisBeautiful winner: Breast Cancer Awareness Month edition |
| Congratulations to Isobel Taylor-Hearn from the University of Manchester for winning the image of the month in our Research is Beautiful image campaign. Isobel’s images captured a cluster of breast epithelial cells whose laminin encapsulation, shown in yellow, has been disrupted in response to the high stiffness of the surroundings, marking a significant shift towards breast cancer. The campaign still goes on - drop us an email by 25 October for the chance to become our next winner. |
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| | Results from the BRCA-DIRECT study, recently published in the British Journal of Cancer, have shown that a new digital pathway could help more people access BRCA genetic testing. Clare Turnbull, Bethany Torr and colleagues at The Institute of Cancer Research are developing and piloting a digital platform to optimise BRCA genetic testing. They have found that by sharing digital information about BRCA testing plus a hotline option, 91% of patients went on to have the test, compared with 85% of those who went through the conventional route of patient hospital appointments. Currently, the study is being trialled across the NHS. The team are also exploring the use of an at-home saliva test to improve access to BRCA testing while also freeing up capacity in the NHS. | |
| | | | Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with more than 150 new cases a day, but almost all women survive it for at least five years if it’s caught at stage 1. To help detect breast cancer earlier, Dotplot is developing an at-home self-check tool to enable users to track changes in breast tissue and flag any abnormalities that require a visit to the GP. As product designers, Dotplot’s founders Shefali Bohra and Debra Babalola put users at the centre of their creative process, cycling through concepts and ideas to find what resonates with people. Read more to find how they turned a master’s project into an award-winning start-up in a little over a year. | |
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Improving environmental sustainability in research |
| We’re developing our first action plan as a signatory of the Environmental Sustainability Concordat and as part of our commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. How do you think we could make cancer research more sustainable? Join our focus groups and share your insights to be part of shaping our action plan. All are welcome, no prior knowledge of the topic is required. We also want to hear about case studies from your lab, institution or the wider research system that showcase sustainable cancer research practices, from reducing emissions to conserving resources. Help us drive meaningful change by sharing your views and contributing to a more sustainable future for research. |
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| | Learn how researchers are maximising the use of data at our next research data webinar. Simon Mitchell (Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Sussex Cancer Research Centre) will tell us about his recently published paper on reusing publicly available cancer data to create personalised cancer simulations that can predict prognosis. Gincy George (King’s College London) will also discuss a project aiming to collect and analyse data from patients across the UK to understand how genetic variability can lead to impaired drug metabolism. Maximise the impact of data and research by joining us on 6 November 12-1 pm and asking your questions. | |
| | | | The first Cambridge Symposium on Oesophageal Cancer will take place on 7 November at our Cambridge Institute. Hear from world leaders in oesophageal cancer research like Rebecca Fitzgerald (University of Cambridge), Matthew Stachler (UCSF), Stuart McDonald (Barts Cancer Institute), Trevor Graham (The Institute of Cancer Research) and others as well as early career researchers to discover the latest fundamental, translational and clinical advances in the field. | |
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| Biochemical Society 2026 Awards now open for nominations |
| Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contributions to molecular biosciences? This is your chance to nominate an individual, team or organisation for their work, recognising all career stages across academia, industry and education. Submissions are welcomed by and for both members and non-members. Nominations are welcomed across 14 categories including both specific and general fields of science, and all awards and medal lectureships carry monetary prizes and career enhancing opportunities. |
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