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Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London)
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Barts Cancer Institute is a leading UK cancer research institute, part of Queen Mary University of London and a partner in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. 🧪🧬🔬

https://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/
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Hello Bluesky 👋 We are Barts Cancer Institute – part of Queen Mary University of London (@qmul.bsky.social).

We’re a cancer research institute based in London, with a mission to drive progress for people with cancer through innovative bench-to-bedside research 🧪🧬🔬

#cancer #oncology #medsky
📰 15 years of research by Prof. Tatjana Crnogorac-Jurcevic at BCI have led to the launch of Procyon Diagnostics, a new Queen Mary Innovation #spinout company developing a simple test for early #PancreaticCancer detection.

@qmul.bsky.social | @qminnovation.bsky.social
🧪 #medsky #oncosky

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New spinout launches to advance early pancreatic cancer detection
Queen Mary University of London has launched a new company, Procyon Diagnostics, to provide pioneering early cancer detection tests. The company’s first test, PancRISK, offers new hope for detecting p...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Interested in carrying out research in cancer Radiotherapy and Radiobiology? Applications are open now for our PhD programme for 2026 intake!

@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @qmbci.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk

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PhD Studentships Projects - CRUK RadNet
Applications now open for PhD Studentships for September 2026 The CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre PhD Programme This is a unique multidisciplinary and collaborative training opportuni...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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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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Proud to partner @cancerresearchuk.org and Windsor Fellowship to offer Black Leaders in Cancer #PhD scholarships. Check our projects and apply by Weds 5 Nov: https://www.colcc.ac.uk/black-leaders-phd-programme/ @qmbci.bsky.social @kingslsm.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk #CRUKFunded
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Check out some of the #PhD projects we have on offer, starting Sept 2026. Find out more and apply by noon, Weds 5 Nov: https://www.colcc.ac.uk/phd-studentships/ @qmbci.bsky.social @kingslsm.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk #CRUKFunded
October 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Our first Centre for Cancer Evolution PI retreat! A wonderful day at Goodenough House discussing science, strategy and forging new collaborations @qmbci.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Come and join us at the Barts Cancer Institute @qmbci.bsky.social ! Our medical school, part of Queen Mary University of London @qmulfmd.bsky.social is hiring 10 professors!! www.veredus.co.uk/job/job-747a/. Contact me for a chat if interested.
Professors x 10, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry | Veredus
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Professors x 10, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry London Competitive Remuneration Package Queen Mary University of London seeks up to 10 world-leading translational re...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Could imaging, genetic and biomarker tests improve early #ProstateCancer detection?

A team led by Prof Prabhakar Rajan @qmbci.bsky.social explore different detection strategies in their latest publication in @bjuijournal.bsky.social.

Grab a ☕ and read: doi.org/10.1002/bco2...
September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📰 A new AI tool could help doctors identify which skin cancers are most likely to spread.

We spoke to Professor Alex Wang and Dr Emilia Peleva to find out more about their new study and next steps ⬇

@qmul.bsky.social | @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social

🧪 #medsky #oncosky #ArtificialIntelligence
New AI model sheds light on high-risk skin cancer: Q&A with the authors - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Researchers at Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), Queen Mary University of London, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could help doctors identify which skin cancers are most likely to...
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September 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎉 Join us in congratulating four BCI researchers who have been promoted!

Promoted to Professor:
🔹Professor Angus Cameron
🔹Professor Jun Wang

Promoted to Senior Lecturer:
🔹Dr Diu Nguyen

Promoted to Reder:
🔹Dr Miguel Ganuza

@qmul.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Proud to be named as a finalist in the University of the Year category in the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards, which recognise organisations taking action to level the playing field for people from less-advantaged socio-economic backgrounds.

Roll on October 2nd when the winners will be announced!
August 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations to our team at the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund Tissue Bank (PCRFTB), who have achieved a landmark international accreditation 🎉

They have become the first in England to receive ISO 20387:2018 accreditation, an international standard recognising excellence in biobanking. 🧪
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund Tissue Bank achieves landmark international accreditation - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
The Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund Tissue Bank (PCRFTB) has become the first in England to receive ISO 20387:2018 accreditation, an international standard that recognises excellence in biobanking.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💡 £10 million has been awarded to a new UK-wide partnership investigating innovative healthcare nanotechnologies.

The initiative, funded by EPSRC, will unite researchers at BCI @qmul.bsky.social, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social & @universityofleeds.bsky.social.

#medsky #oncosky 🧪
£10m awarded to partnership investigating innovative radiolabelled nanomedicines - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Researchers at Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), Queen Mary University of London, will play a part in a revolutionary new partnership with King’s College London and the University of Leeds, aiming to acce...
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August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🏆The winner of our 2025 Image Competition is Dr Elly Tyler of @qmbci.bsky.social, for her image 'Where Collagen Burns and Immunity Falters'!

In this breast tumour tissue, collagen fibres in the extracellular matrix blaze like wildfire.
July 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🌟 We recently welcomed 43 aspiring young scientists to BCI as part of two #WorkExperience programmes (STARS and BURSThrough) designed to break down perceived barriers to #HigherEducation and ignite students' aspirations to pursue careers in #STEM 🧪

@qmul.bsky.social | @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social
Aspiring scientists gain a ‘burst’ of inspiration at the BCI - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Molecules exhaled in the breath may provide clues to detect blood cancer, according to new research by scientists at Barts Cancer Institute. The findings could enable the development of a blood cancer...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📰Could a breath test detect blood cancer? New research from @richeslab.bsky.social ‬funded by @bartscharity.bsky.social suggests molecules exhaled in the breath might enable development of a simple, low-cost test to diagnose lymphoma.

@qmul.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social #medsky #oncosky 🧪
Could a breath test detect blood cancer? - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Molecules exhaled in the breath may provide clues to detect blood cancer, according to new research by scientists at Barts Cancer Institute. The findings could enable the development of a blood cancer...
www.bci.qmul.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Prof Claude Chelala and her team's research into the inequalities facing women with breast cancer from different ancestries is now featured on @natcomms.nature.com homepage!

Learn more & watch our interview with Prof Chelala: www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/general-news...

#medsky 🧪 #oncosky @qmul.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🎉We recently celebrated the inaugural lecture of Professor Andrejs Braun, joined by his family, friends & colleagues.

In his talk, "The Philosopher’s Classroom: Alchemical Fusion of Research and Education," Professor Braun explored the inseparable nature of research & teaching.

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July 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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It's time for STARS! We're opening our doors to the cancer researchers of the future. Over 50 students from schools with historically low uni admissions will get hands-on lab experience at @qmbci.bsky.social, @uclmedsci.bsky.social and @kingslsm.bsky.social.

Find out more: colcc.ac.uk/stars-2025/
July 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
📰 Cells’ recycling system (autophagy) plays a surprising role in shaping immune cell DNA, new research from the BCI shows.

The findings could have implications for the development of certain #bloodcancer and #autoimmune diseases.

#medsky #oncosky 🧪 @qmulfmd.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social
Cells’ recycling system plays a surprising role in shaping immune cells DNA - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Scientists have uncovered how bowel cancer cells imitate our gut’s natural healing processes to adapt, spread and grow. The findings researchers at Barts Cancer Institute could lead to new treatment s...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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We had a brilliant time at the Prostate Cancer UK March for Men this weekend, talking all things research with our incredible supporters. 🧵

🕵️‍♀️Research detectives from @qmbci.bsky.social walked the route with some of our amazing families.
June 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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A wonderful tradition at BCI, started by the late Dr. Simon Joel, is PhD Day, an event celebrating students’ contributions to the institute’s research. Thank you for a great day and the opportunity to present my first poster 👩‍🔬🧬🦀 @qmbci.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📰A new study by BCI @qmul.ac.uk has uncovered molecules that enable #bowelcancer cells to hijack our gut’s natural healing processes to adapt, spread and grow.

Read more: www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/general-news...

🧪 #medsky #oncosky
Study reveals molecules enabling bowel cancer to hijack healing processes and spread - Barts Cancer Institute - Queen Mary University of London
Scientists have uncovered how bowel cancer cells imitate our gut’s natural healing processes to adapt, spread and grow. The findings researchers at Barts Cancer Institute could lead to new treatment s...
www.bci.qmul.ac.uk
June 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM