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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · 16d

Great to see @greg-wells.bsky.social and @ljtl.bsky.social on behalf of the Sheffield ex vivo group. Well done!

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ithinkwellhugh.bsky.social @ithinkwellhugh.bsky.social · 25d

Longer hours. But why?
#PhDchat #PhDforum #ECRchat #postdoc

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 29d

PREPRINT CLAIMING LINK BETWEEN mRNA VACCINES A D CANCER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. Thanks @elisabethbik.bsky.social for your vigilance.

Elisabeth Bik - Perpetrator 5, a fraudulent microbiologist @elisabethbik.bsky.social · Sep 11

Preprint claiming link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and 'transcriptomic dysregulation'/cancer (based on just 10 people who got cancer in the year after vaccination) has been withdrawn.

HT: @reeserichardson.bsky.social

preprints.org/manuscript/2...
See: scienceintegritydigest.com/2025/07/25/p...

Screenshot from https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202507.2155/v1 showing the title of the paper with the word Withdrawn marked in red. Full text visible in the screenshot:

"This preprint has been withdrawn
Preprint - Article - This version is not peer-reviewed.

Withdrawn: Synthetic mRNA Vaccines and Transcriptomic Dysregulation: Evidence from New-Onset Adverse Events and Cancers Post-Vaccination
Natalia von Ranke,Wei Zhang,Philipp Anokin,Nicolas Hulscher,Kevin J. McKernan,Peter A. McCullough,John A. Catanzaro *

Withdrawal Statement
This preprint has unresolved ethical issues."

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are open to recruitment in Sheffield

Melanoma Focus @melanomafocus.bsky.social · Jul 31

The DETECTION-2 trial is using targeted blood tests to check for relapse following surgery for patients with resected stage 2B/2C/3A melanoma of the skin.

The trial is recruiting at 12 hospitals across the UK. Watch this video to learn more👉 buff.ly/2yi71QV

#melanoma

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Jul 9

The National Student Survey results are in and we're proud to say that we're top of the Russell Group for the third year in a row! And our Student's Union has been ranked number 1 once again.

A testament to the hard work of our brilliant University community 👏🎉

sheffield.ac.uk/news/sheffie...

The Arts Tower with trees and Weston Park in the foreground

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Chris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · Jun 20

Proportion of NHS doctors who carry out research has fallen by a quarter over 13 years despite evidence suggesting hospitals with active research programmes deliver better patient outcomes, finds @policyatkings.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/nhs-inn... via @helenpacker.bsky.social

NHS innovation ‘at risk’ as university partnerships deprioritised

Report highlights fragmentation of academic links with health system as research drops off NHS agenda

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Greg Wells @greg-wells.bsky.social · Jun 19

Impressive poster from Dr Sophie Williams @sheffielduni.bsky.social on the microenvironment in GBM. Also her Supervisor @sdanson1.bsky.social #SMPHResearch&Innovation

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 19

This is superb news. Something to really celebrate. Thanks to all involved

The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Jun 19

The QS World University Rankings 2026 have just been released and we’ve placed 92nd within the World Top 100! Huge congratulations and thanks to everyone in the University of Sheffield community for this achievement; from staff and students to alumni, supporters and friends around the world!

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 19

Great work from Sophie Williams on brain ageing in the glioblastoma tumour microenvironment

Greg Wells @greg-wells.bsky.social · Jun 18

Well done @callumblee.bsky.social @ljtl.bsky.social and Jamie.

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sheffield Ex Vivo Group out in force at Sheffield #smph_research&innovation meeting today. Callum Blee, Louis Lane and Jamie Adams pictured. Great to see

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Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · Jun 18

We are delighted to announce, along with Cancer Research UK (@cancerresearchuk.org), The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlić as our new Director! ⭐

Full story here: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 18

Enjoyed today. Looking forward to hearing more tomorrow

Insigneo Institute @insigneoinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 18

We're at @sheffielduni.bsky.social's School of Medicine & Population Health #Research & #Innovation Meeting today.

Prof Christine Le Maitre kicked off the day with the welcome. Great to see so many from across the school gathered together to connect and share research.

#SMPH_Research&Innovation

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 18

Christine Le Maitre opening our annual meeting #SMPH_Research&Innovation. Apologies I cannot rotate!!

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Rainero lab @erainerolab.bsky.social · Jun 12

Exciting opportunity to join the cancer research community in Sheffield!!

mcb-sheffield.bsky.social @mcb-sheffield.bsky.social · Jun 12

📣 Postdoctoral position available!!!
Are you interested in translating molecular cell biology into potential cancer therapy?
This project will explore the role of EGFR trafficking in chemotherapy resistance in #breastcancer
🔬 Prof Liz Smythe lab
📅 Deadline: 3rd Jule
👇 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ622/r...

Research Associate (Cell Biology) at University of Sheffield

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Associate (Cell Biology) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 6

Huge congratulations, Jim

Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 6

We are proud to share that Professor James Catto, Professor of Urological Surgery at @sheffielduni.bsky.social and Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon at @sth.nhs.uk, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the @cademy of Medical Sciences. 👏

www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/news/pr...

Professor James Catto Elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor James Catto receives prestigious fellowship, recognised for his outstanding contributions to medical research and patient care.

www.sheffield.ac.uk

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 6

Didn't I just see you in person??

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Melanoma Focus @melanomafocus.bsky.social · Jun 4

Yesterday, Professor Sarah Danson presented the results of the UK DANTE trial at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual medical meeting.

Read more: buff.ly/arneMoo

#melanoma #melanomacancer #ASCO25

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 3

Honoured to present the DANTE trial at ASCO today on behalf of the extended DANTE team. Thank you to all the patients who were involved

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Pauline Funchain @funchainmd.bsky.social · Jun 2

Much less clarity on whether or not to continue systemic immunotherapy after pCR following neoadjuvant therapy

The people have spoken, and they are undedecided - more work to do! #melsm #ASCO25

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 2

Great to meet up with Sheffield colleagues, Sophie Trotter and Syed Hussain at #ASCO25

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Sarah Danson @sdanson1.bsky.social · Jun 2

Sophie Trotter at #ASCO25 presenting frailty measures from the STAR renal cell cancer trial @fohsheffield.bsky.social @sheffieldteachinghospitals @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Pearl Freier @pearlf.bsky.social · Jun 2

Data from randomized Ph 3 trial that studied time of day of immunotherapy infusion said that infusion before 3:00 PM is far superior to > 3:00 PM. Study by Yongchang Zhang & team. Circadian rhythms with potential major impact on T cell circulation & exhaustion. h/t @stephenvliu.bsky.social #ASCO25

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Pauline Funchain @funchainmd.bsky.social · Jun 2

Phase II ipi nivo rela with IL6 inhibitor sarilumab with ORR 68% - highest reported with IO - and grade 3/4 irAEs 12% - lowest reported with combination IO
Jan Mehnert @nyulangone.bsky.social
#ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social @aspire-cop.bsky.social

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Pauline Funchain @funchainmd.bsky.social · Jun 2

Melanoma rapid #3 ➡️ High fiber diet of 30-50g daily is tolerable, pCR 57% in neoadj group, grade 3+ irAE 28.8%

Took 400 patients screened to enroll 45 🤔

Yiufan Qiu @mdanderson.bsky.social
#ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social
@aspire-cop.bsky.social

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Pauline Funchain @funchainmd.bsky.social · Jun 2

Metastatic mucosal melanoma today:
-combination immunotherapy shows lackluster efficacy
-MEKi with 25% ORR
-KIT + anti PD1 with 54.8% ORR
-triplet ICI with 33% ORR
-lenv pembro with 50% ORR
-TIL with 50% ORR
Jun Guo
#ASCO25 #raremelanoma #rarecancers @ascocancer.bsky.social

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