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Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine
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Driving scientific innovation to deliver tomorrow's medicine

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Centres/Inflammation-Research-and-Translational-Medicine
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The Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine brings together a critical mass of internationally outstanding basic and clinical researchers to tackle today’s global health challenges. Follow us here or check out our website for the latest updates!

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Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM)
Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine
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🚨 TB breakthrough!
A study by Dr Anthony Tsolaki found 8 genetic variants of the TB protein PPE50, each tied to different world regions.

🧬 First proof that TB protein evolved alongside human populations.
🎯 Opens doors to region-specific vaccines & treatments, moving beyond one-size-fits-all.
Scientists map TB's global evolution, paving way for targeted vaccines
Scientists have identified eight genetic variants of a TB protein linked to different regions worldwide — a discovery that could lead to region-specific vaccines and treatments for one of the deadlies...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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We now have the audio summary of "#BMP antagonist #CHRDL2 enhances the #cancer #stemcell phenotype and increases #chemotherapy resistance in #colorectal cancer" by Eloise Clarkson and Annabelle Lewis published in Molecular Oncology
open.spotify.com/episode/3vv8...
E03 - CHRDL2 in Colorectal Cancer [New paper from Lewis Lab]
CenGEM | Centre for Genome Engineering and Maintenance · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🧩 Antigen presentation is complex - but imaging is bringing clarity.

@doreenlau.bsky.social‬ & @timmunologist.bsky.social‬ review how advanced imaging illuminates T-cell–APC interactions, peptide-MHC dynamics, and more in cancer immunity.

📖 https://bit.ly/3TkIasN
##CancerImmunology
July 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🎨 Prof Gavins (@brunelcirtm.bsky.social) recently took time out to help with the inspiring #YoungArt exhibition for @goshcharity.bsky.social, raising funds for childhood cancer research & clinical trials at @ucl.ac.uk.
Art, science, and heart coming together. 💛 👉 young-art.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine brings together a critical mass of internationally outstanding basic and clinical researchers to tackle today’s global health challenges. Follow us here or check out our website for the latest updates!

www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Cen...
Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM)
Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine
www.brunel.ac.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM