Hayley Luxton (She/They)
@drluxton.bsky.social
Head of Research Impact and Engagement at Prostate Cancer UK and dog owner. Will post about opportunities for prostate cancer researchers with the occasional picture of my dog! Views are my own.
Great to see this group up and running.
If you work in clinical prostate cancer research please help us spread the word and amplify amongst your network!
If you work in clinical prostate cancer research please help us spread the word and amplify amongst your network!
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📣 Big news for clinical prostate cancer researchers!
The NCRI Prostate Group has re-established as UK Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Strategy Group (CRSG) - a national hub for collaboration & innovation in prostate cancer research.
Learn more 👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
📣 Big news for clinical prostate cancer researchers!
The NCRI Prostate Group has re-established as UK Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Strategy Group (CRSG) - a national hub for collaboration & innovation in prostate cancer research.
Learn more 👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Great to see this group up and running.
If you work in clinical prostate cancer research please help us spread the word and amplify amongst your network!
If you work in clinical prostate cancer research please help us spread the word and amplify amongst your network!
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
The October edition of Research News is here! Read more about:
🚴 Tour de 4.
🤝 Upcoming meetings and webinars.
🌱 A personal development resource.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
🚴 Tour de 4.
🤝 Upcoming meetings and webinars.
🌱 A personal development resource.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The October edition of Research News is here! Read more about:
🚴 Tour de 4.
🤝 Upcoming meetings and webinars.
🌱 A personal development resource.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
🚴 Tour de 4.
🤝 Upcoming meetings and webinars.
🌱 A personal development resource.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
Great to see @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social funded work being presented at #ESMO25
Congrats to Peter Godolphin and team from @ucl.ac.uk and @mrcctu.bsky.social
Congrats to Peter Godolphin and team from @ucl.ac.uk and @mrcctu.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Great to see @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social funded work being presented at #ESMO25
Congrats to Peter Godolphin and team from @ucl.ac.uk and @mrcctu.bsky.social
Congrats to Peter Godolphin and team from @ucl.ac.uk and @mrcctu.bsky.social
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Our fantastic @prostateukprofs.bsky.social career development fellow @juanjimenezvacas.bsky.social takes a closer look at a potential new treatment approach for #ProstateCancer that has stopped responding to existing therapies ⬇️.
🚨 Delighted to share our latest paper, from
@asharpmedonc.bsky.social team in collaboration with Johann de Bono’s team at @icr.ac.uk and international colleagues, published in Nature Communications @natureportfolio.nature.com
Read here: bit.ly/477pYt7
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@asharpmedonc.bsky.social team in collaboration with Johann de Bono’s team at @icr.ac.uk and international colleagues, published in Nature Communications @natureportfolio.nature.com
Read here: bit.ly/477pYt7
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October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Our fantastic @prostateukprofs.bsky.social career development fellow @juanjimenezvacas.bsky.social takes a closer look at a potential new treatment approach for #ProstateCancer that has stopped responding to existing therapies ⬇️.
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
🤝Our mentoring scheme brings #ProstateCancer researchers from different institutions together.
🚀To help navigate challenges & build successful careers - delivering maximum impact for men.
💪Together, we're building a stronger, more connected, research community.
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
🚀To help navigate challenges & build successful careers - delivering maximum impact for men.
💪Together, we're building a stronger, more connected, research community.
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
September 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🤝Our mentoring scheme brings #ProstateCancer researchers from different institutions together.
🚀To help navigate challenges & build successful careers - delivering maximum impact for men.
💪Together, we're building a stronger, more connected, research community.
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
🚀To help navigate challenges & build successful careers - delivering maximum impact for men.
💪Together, we're building a stronger, more connected, research community.
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
👇A great opportunity to work on exciting new #ProstateCancer research in the brilliant @bevanlab.bsky.social
👋Postdoctoral opportunity! If you are a prostate cancer afficionado (or potential one) and like the thought of working as part of a multidisciplinary team at Imperial, in collaboration with great scientists in Europe and US, please check it out, and apply via this link
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM665/p...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM665/p...
Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Imperial College London
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
👇A great opportunity to work on exciting new #ProstateCancer research in the brilliant @bevanlab.bsky.social
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
The September edition of Research News is here! Find out more about:
💊 Exciting Research Findings.
🤝 Researcher Mentoring Scheme.
🏆 A Researcher Achievement.
💻 Upcoming New Seminar Series.
💰 Funding Opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
💊 Exciting Research Findings.
🤝 Researcher Mentoring Scheme.
🏆 A Researcher Achievement.
💻 Upcoming New Seminar Series.
💰 Funding Opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The September edition of Research News is here! Find out more about:
💊 Exciting Research Findings.
🤝 Researcher Mentoring Scheme.
🏆 A Researcher Achievement.
💻 Upcoming New Seminar Series.
💰 Funding Opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
💊 Exciting Research Findings.
🤝 Researcher Mentoring Scheme.
🏆 A Researcher Achievement.
💻 Upcoming New Seminar Series.
💰 Funding Opportunities.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Exciting🌟From Ideas to Innovation🌟Updates!
👩🔬Sessions chaired by Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellows.
🎤30 brilliant researchers sharing Research Snapshots.
🚀All #ProstateCancer researchers welcome.
🗓️Check the webpage for agenda & registration.
👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
👩🔬Sessions chaired by Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellows.
🎤30 brilliant researchers sharing Research Snapshots.
🚀All #ProstateCancer researchers welcome.
🗓️Check the webpage for agenda & registration.
👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Exciting🌟From Ideas to Innovation🌟Updates!
👩🔬Sessions chaired by Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellows.
🎤30 brilliant researchers sharing Research Snapshots.
🚀All #ProstateCancer researchers welcome.
🗓️Check the webpage for agenda & registration.
👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
👩🔬Sessions chaired by Prostate Cancer UK Career Acceleration Fellows.
🎤30 brilliant researchers sharing Research Snapshots.
🚀All #ProstateCancer researchers welcome.
🗓️Check the webpage for agenda & registration.
👇
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Could faster MRI scans allow more men to receive timely #ProstateCancer diagnoses?
Research published in @jama.com led by @veerukasi.bsky.social, Dr Alex Ng & Dr Aqua Asif at @ucl.ac.uk compares the efficacy of shortened versus standard-length scans.
Grab a ☕ & read: doi.org/10.1001/jama...
Research published in @jama.com led by @veerukasi.bsky.social, Dr Alex Ng & Dr Aqua Asif at @ucl.ac.uk compares the efficacy of shortened versus standard-length scans.
Grab a ☕ & read: doi.org/10.1001/jama...
September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Could faster MRI scans allow more men to receive timely #ProstateCancer diagnoses?
Research published in @jama.com led by @veerukasi.bsky.social, Dr Alex Ng & Dr Aqua Asif at @ucl.ac.uk compares the efficacy of shortened versus standard-length scans.
Grab a ☕ & read: doi.org/10.1001/jama...
Research published in @jama.com led by @veerukasi.bsky.social, Dr Alex Ng & Dr Aqua Asif at @ucl.ac.uk compares the efficacy of shortened versus standard-length scans.
Grab a ☕ & read: doi.org/10.1001/jama...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Could transcriptome signatures identify men with advanced #ProstateCancer most likely to benefit from chemotherapy?
A brilliant team led by Prof Gerhardt Attard @ucl.ac.uk share exciting new findings in @cp-cell.bsky.social.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
A brilliant team led by Prof Gerhardt Attard @ucl.ac.uk share exciting new findings in @cp-cell.bsky.social.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
September 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Could transcriptome signatures identify men with advanced #ProstateCancer most likely to benefit from chemotherapy?
A brilliant team led by Prof Gerhardt Attard @ucl.ac.uk share exciting new findings in @cp-cell.bsky.social.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
A brilliant team led by Prof Gerhardt Attard @ucl.ac.uk share exciting new findings in @cp-cell.bsky.social.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
The August edition of Research News is here! Read more about:
📈 The PACE-NODES clinical trial.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
🌍 An exciting upcoming conference.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
📈 The PACE-NODES clinical trial.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
🌍 An exciting upcoming conference.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
August 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The August edition of Research News is here! Read more about:
📈 The PACE-NODES clinical trial.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
🌍 An exciting upcoming conference.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
📈 The PACE-NODES clinical trial.
🗣️ Speakers at our researcher event, From Ideas to Innovation.
💰 Funding opportunities.
🌍 An exciting upcoming conference.
📖 Read it here: prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Why does #ProstateCancer risk increase with age?
An international collaboration including Dr. Justin Sturge @hyms.ac.uk uncovers a mechanism involving key target Endo180, writing in NPJ Aging.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
An international collaboration including Dr. Justin Sturge @hyms.ac.uk uncovers a mechanism involving key target Endo180, writing in NPJ Aging.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
August 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Why does #ProstateCancer risk increase with age?
An international collaboration including Dr. Justin Sturge @hyms.ac.uk uncovers a mechanism involving key target Endo180, writing in NPJ Aging.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
An international collaboration including Dr. Justin Sturge @hyms.ac.uk uncovers a mechanism involving key target Endo180, writing in NPJ Aging.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Could a new class of drugs be an effective treatment option for #ProstateCancer?
A team including many of our funded researchers @universityofessex.bsky.social and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social share exciting new findings in Endocrine Oncology.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1530/EO-2...
A team including many of our funded researchers @universityofessex.bsky.social and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social share exciting new findings in Endocrine Oncology.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1530/EO-2...
![Scientific Paper Published in Endocrine Oncology, titled: Thieno[2,3-b]pyridine compounds potently inhibit prostate cancer growth and motility. Written by Alkheilewi et al.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dewxxsnm5un65f4aivqn4aph/bafkreica6ggdtsvfvujqtb4qmbc2ecc5fhzikvgcxexgarqa6qypxnq4zq@jpeg)
August 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Could a new class of drugs be an effective treatment option for #ProstateCancer?
A team including many of our funded researchers @universityofessex.bsky.social and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social share exciting new findings in Endocrine Oncology.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1530/EO-2...
A team including many of our funded researchers @universityofessex.bsky.social and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social share exciting new findings in Endocrine Oncology.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1530/EO-2...
One more ride in the bank!
I think I enjoyed it, although I was a bit surprised I managed 49miles!!
Conquered a few hills too.
Just keep peddling! 🚴♀️
I think I enjoyed it, although I was a bit surprised I managed 49miles!!
Conquered a few hills too.
Just keep peddling! 🚴♀️
July 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One more ride in the bank!
I think I enjoyed it, although I was a bit surprised I managed 49miles!!
Conquered a few hills too.
Just keep peddling! 🚴♀️
I think I enjoyed it, although I was a bit surprised I managed 49miles!!
Conquered a few hills too.
Just keep peddling! 🚴♀️
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
We @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social are proud to have supported this study. 💙
Although no clear survival benefit was found it's encouraging to see reduction in side effects.
Congratulations to @mrcctu.bsky.social and everyone involved!
Although no clear survival benefit was found it's encouraging to see reduction in side effects.
Congratulations to @mrcctu.bsky.social and everyone involved!
📈 STAMPEDE update – Metformin results are out @thelancetoncol.bsky.social
The trial tested if adding metformin to standard treatment could slow cancer progression & improve survival in metastatic #ProstateCancer. While no clear survival benefit was found, there were encouraging findings.
More in🧵
The trial tested if adding metformin to standard treatment could slow cancer progression & improve survival in metastatic #ProstateCancer. While no clear survival benefit was found, there were encouraging findings.
More in🧵
July 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
We @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social are proud to have supported this study. 💙
Although no clear survival benefit was found it's encouraging to see reduction in side effects.
Congratulations to @mrcctu.bsky.social and everyone involved!
Although no clear survival benefit was found it's encouraging to see reduction in side effects.
Congratulations to @mrcctu.bsky.social and everyone involved!
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Can metabolic imaging help identify more aggressive forms of #ProstateCancer?
A team @cuh.nhs.uk led by Dr Tristan Barrett, @FerdiaGallagher.bsky.social and Dr Nikita Sushentsev focus on improving detection of cribriform disease, writing in @pnas.org.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
A team @cuh.nhs.uk led by Dr Tristan Barrett, @FerdiaGallagher.bsky.social and Dr Nikita Sushentsev focus on improving detection of cribriform disease, writing in @pnas.org.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
July 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Can metabolic imaging help identify more aggressive forms of #ProstateCancer?
A team @cuh.nhs.uk led by Dr Tristan Barrett, @FerdiaGallagher.bsky.social and Dr Nikita Sushentsev focus on improving detection of cribriform disease, writing in @pnas.org.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
A team @cuh.nhs.uk led by Dr Tristan Barrett, @FerdiaGallagher.bsky.social and Dr Nikita Sushentsev focus on improving detection of cribriform disease, writing in @pnas.org.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
[1/2] Ok, so in a moment of madness I signed up to cycle the tour de 4.
Last month I had no bike, tonight I cycled 11 miles and DID NOT fall off! (An improvement on last week!). Now to build up the miles til race day in September!
Last month I had no bike, tonight I cycled 11 miles and DID NOT fall off! (An improvement on last week!). Now to build up the miles til race day in September!
Donate to My Tour De 4 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer, organized by Hayley Luxton
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June 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
[1/2] Ok, so in a moment of madness I signed up to cycle the tour de 4.
Last month I had no bike, tonight I cycled 11 miles and DID NOT fall off! (An improvement on last week!). Now to build up the miles til race day in September!
Last month I had no bike, tonight I cycled 11 miles and DID NOT fall off! (An improvement on last week!). Now to build up the miles til race day in September!
Was interviewed for local radio last week about @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social and BAUS joint statement on how the DRE is not needed for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Here’s the write up:
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Here’s the write up:
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Wiltshire men urged to learn more about prostate tests
A Wiltshire doctor is joining calls for invasive prostate cancer tests to be...
hellorayo.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Was interviewed for local radio last week about @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social and BAUS joint statement on how the DRE is not needed for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Here’s the write up:
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Here’s the write up:
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Can patterns in post-radiotherapy PSA blood test results help better predict #ProstateCancer recurrence?
Dr Jane Shortall and Dr Alan McWilliam at @manchester.ac.uk and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust share interesting new findings in phiRO.
Grab a ☕ and read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ph...
Dr Jane Shortall and Dr Alan McWilliam at @manchester.ac.uk and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust share interesting new findings in phiRO.
Grab a ☕ and read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ph...
June 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Can patterns in post-radiotherapy PSA blood test results help better predict #ProstateCancer recurrence?
Dr Jane Shortall and Dr Alan McWilliam at @manchester.ac.uk and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust share interesting new findings in phiRO.
Grab a ☕ and read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ph...
Dr Jane Shortall and Dr Alan McWilliam at @manchester.ac.uk and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust share interesting new findings in phiRO.
Grab a ☕ and read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ph...
Super excited that my team will delivering yet another awesome event for @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social funded researchers!!
With many speakers signed up act quick to secure your place at one of the best meetings for prostate cancer researchers!
With many speakers signed up act quick to secure your place at one of the best meetings for prostate cancer researchers!
Registration is now open for our in-person #ProstateCancer research event!
📅15-16 April, 2026.
📍30 Euston Square, London.
🧬Designed by researchers, for researchers.
🔬Network, share and collaborate.
🎫Attendance is free, but spaces limited.
Register here ▶️
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
📅15-16 April, 2026.
📍30 Euston Square, London.
🧬Designed by researchers, for researchers.
🔬Network, share and collaborate.
🎫Attendance is free, but spaces limited.
Register here ▶️
prostatecanceruk.org/research/for...
June 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Super excited that my team will delivering yet another awesome event for @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social funded researchers!!
With many speakers signed up act quick to secure your place at one of the best meetings for prostate cancer researchers!
With many speakers signed up act quick to secure your place at one of the best meetings for prostate cancer researchers!
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
Can FUT8 inhibition slow #ProstateCancer progression?
A team led by Dr Jennifer Munkley at @nucancer.bsky.social report in Cancer Medicine that FUT8 drives prostate tumour growth and fucosylation inhibitors block it, revealing a key therapy target.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1002/cam4...
A team led by Dr Jennifer Munkley at @nucancer.bsky.social report in Cancer Medicine that FUT8 drives prostate tumour growth and fucosylation inhibitors block it, revealing a key therapy target.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1002/cam4...
May 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Can FUT8 inhibition slow #ProstateCancer progression?
A team led by Dr Jennifer Munkley at @nucancer.bsky.social report in Cancer Medicine that FUT8 drives prostate tumour growth and fucosylation inhibitors block it, revealing a key therapy target.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1002/cam4...
A team led by Dr Jennifer Munkley at @nucancer.bsky.social report in Cancer Medicine that FUT8 drives prostate tumour growth and fucosylation inhibitors block it, revealing a key therapy target.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1002/cam4...
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
How can the underrepresentation of Black men in #ProstateCancer genetic research be addressed?
A team led by Dr Rose Hall and Dr Liz Bancroft at @icr.ac.uk highlight barriers to engagement, writing in Health Expectations.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
A team led by Dr Rose Hall and Dr Liz Bancroft at @icr.ac.uk highlight barriers to engagement, writing in Health Expectations.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
May 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
How can the underrepresentation of Black men in #ProstateCancer genetic research be addressed?
A team led by Dr Rose Hall and Dr Liz Bancroft at @icr.ac.uk highlight barriers to engagement, writing in Health Expectations.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
A team led by Dr Rose Hall and Dr Liz Bancroft at @icr.ac.uk highlight barriers to engagement, writing in Health Expectations.
Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1111/hex....
Reposted by Hayley Luxton (She/They)
We jointly provide the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Prostate Cancer alongside @pcr-uk.bsky.social.
The Group's new website just launched and holds key information on meetings, minutes and activities.
Visit the website today at: www.appgprostatecancer.org.uk.
The Group's new website just launched and holds key information on meetings, minutes and activities.
Visit the website today at: www.appgprostatecancer.org.uk.
May 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We jointly provide the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Prostate Cancer alongside @pcr-uk.bsky.social.
The Group's new website just launched and holds key information on meetings, minutes and activities.
Visit the website today at: www.appgprostatecancer.org.uk.
The Group's new website just launched and holds key information on meetings, minutes and activities.
Visit the website today at: www.appgprostatecancer.org.uk.