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Miraz Rahman
@mirazrahman.bsky.social
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A drug discovery researcher who is still trying to figure out how science works!!
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, King’s College London.
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Scientists have successfully applied a new technology that disarms one of the most potent weapons cancer cells use to weaken the effects of chemotherapy drugs

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New King's technology restores chemotherapy effectiveness against resistant cancer cells | King's College London
Scientists from King’s have successfully applied a new technology that disarms one of the most potent weapons cancer cells use to weaken the effects of chemotherapy drugs.
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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The PhD will supervised by both myself and @mirazrahman.bsky.social at @qmbci.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, and is an outstanding opportunity to gain expertise in structural biology, medicinal chemistry, and cancer biology, at the cutting edge of translational oncology.
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Delighted to see this innovative project published: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Another example of the amazing collaboration I have with @mirazrahman.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Azole resistance in Candida species is rising, threatening treatment options. This review explores resistance mechanisms and future antifungal strategies
doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
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July 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Are you interested in doing a #PhD in #cancerresearch?
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Do you want to develop new #biotherapeutics?
Are you of black heritage?
Applications for our fully funded 4-year BLiC PhD programme starting in Autumn 2026 are open now!
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#uclcancer #QMBCI #KCLcancer_pharm #KCL #TheCrick
Black Leaders PhD programme
For students of black ethnicity embarking on their research career Applications for 2026 PhD studentships are open! Application through Cancer Research UK/ Windsor Fellowship required in addition! W...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A new drug developed by scientists at King’s College London boosts the effectiveness of chemotherapy – even in treatment resistant tumours.

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Supported by @cancerresearchuk.org @ukri.org

#ScienceatKings @kingslsm.bsky.social
Man smiling against a green background with the quote: "In laboratory models, even chemotherapy-resistant tumours became responsive to treatment, which is a really exciting step forward."
August 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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A lovely interdisciplinary study on 'New Generation Modified Azole Antifungals against Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris' between @ukhsa.bsky.social, @kingslsm.bsky.social and others @mirazrahman.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40550788/
New Generation Modified Azole Antifungals against Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris - PubMed
The rise of antifungal resistance and limited treatment options highlight the urgent need for new drug classes. <i>Candida auris</i> is a serious global health threat with few effective therapies. In ...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Prof @mirazrahman.bsky.social has been awarded a grant by medical research charity LifeArc to develop effective antibiotics for people with cystic fibrosis

The drugs will target a pathogen that causes chronic lung infections in people with the condition

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Grant supports effective antibiotics for people with cystic fibrosis
King’s and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have been awarded a joint grant to develop efflux-resistant antibiotics for treating lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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It’s that time of the year to enjoy a meal together and reflect on the achievements and activities of 2024. My research group members enjoyed their Christmas lunch at Kachori restaurant on Monday. We had a wonderful time together!!
November 28, 2024 at 4:47 PM
mirazrahman.bsky.social
It’s that time of the year to enjoy a meal together and reflect on the achievements and activities of 2024. My research group members enjoyed their Christmas lunch at Kachori restaurant on Monday. We had a wonderful time together!!
November 28, 2024 at 4:47 PM