Department of Surgery and Cancer

Department of Surgery and Cancer

@imperialsandc.bsky.social

Imperial College London's Department of Surgery and Cancer delivers pioneering world-class research and teaching in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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What Studying Cancer Innovation at Imperial Is Really Like - Sara Soltani YouTube video by Department of Surgery and Cancer

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...

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Learning from patients to strengthen research culture Patient and public involvement is central to how Imperial’s Department of Surgery and Cancer strengthens cancer research and training, and a re...

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.

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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 ⬇️

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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 👇
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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.

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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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Imperial drug candidate for treatment-resistant breast cancer delivers positive results in Phase 2 trial A drug candidate discovered at Imperial has shown promise for treating breast cancers that have stopped responding to other therapies in a Phase 2 tr...

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.

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Urine test for prostate cancer could pave way for screening scheme Research aims to revolutionise detection as early trials offer hope for a more accurate alternative to PSA blood tests

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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New scanning technology trialled for prostate cancer patients | Imperial News | Imperial College London The PSMA PET/CT trial will scan up to 1000 men in the UK.

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.

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A breathalyser-style test for detecting pancreatic cancer Surgeon George Hanna is developing a non-invasive test to catch one of the deadliest cancers before it’s too late.

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.

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Researchers aim to develop saliva test to predict response to chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer Researchers from Imperial College London are studying the bacteria found in the gut and saliva of pancreatic cancer patients, with the aim of develop...

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.

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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⬇️

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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...

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The next generation of cancer research: Meet the early career researchers driving innovation To mark World Cancer Day, we are spotlighting Department of Surgery and Cancer Postdoc-Fellows Dr Anke Nijhuis, Dr Ehsan Ghorani and Dr Mitch Chen.

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...

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Shadow Cabinet Ministers meet the Imperial team behind the world-first breath test for pancreatic cancer Shadow Health Secretary, Stuart Andrew and Shadow Cancer Minister, Caroline Johnson met the Imperial College London scientists working to develop a w...

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 ⬇️
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I spent months finding out whether our gut health affects ageing Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

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

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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 👇

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Rethinking prostate cancer: my pursuit of the truth through surgical research The inaugural lecture of Professor Rakesh Heer

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

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New research sheds light on ongoing bowel cancer surveillance needs | Imperial News | Imperial College London An Imperial-led study could help shape international colonoscopy guidelines, potentially easing pressure on healthcare systems and patients.

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

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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

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