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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 15m

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social.

University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 1d

It is with great sadness that the University shares the news of the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon, founder of the @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social

Read our tribute to the visionary Nobel Laureate and watch an interview from 2012, just after he won: https://bit.ly/4mM8o3r

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 18h

🎧 New podcast episode! Listen to our Integrated Cancer Medicine Research in Focus episode on using AI to mathematically model the progression of glioblastoma. Listen now ➡️ zurl.co/tufxV

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 23h

Cambridge researchers show that whole genome sequencing for breast cancer patients is likely to identify unique genetic features that could guide treatment or help match patients to clinical trials - which could benefit over 15,000 women a year.

🔗 crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/researc...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 2d

📢 The University of Cambridge, our Advanced Cancer Imaging Programme & Philocem are offering a PhD Studentship project: preclinical development of novel radiopharmaceuticals. Part of the iCASE programme (11 projects, 5 funded).

 📅 Apply by 2 Dec 2025  | [email protected]
🔗 zurl.co/b5Rdu

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 5d

The @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified 2025 is taking place today with a packed programme with talks from researchers, clinicians and patients on topics including early detection, precision medicine and translating treatments from the lab bench to bedside! #ECMD2025

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 6d

📽️Shades of Survival premieres at the Cambridge Film Festival Sun 26 Oct. The film features Cambridge researchers highlighting inequities in breast cancer care.

🎟️ Tickets: zurl.co/CqzCF
ℹ️ Info: zurl.co/Lo435

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BlackHistoryMonth @cuh.nhs.uk @crukcambreast.bsky.social

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Cambridge ECMC @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social · 6d

📢 There's still time to register for our free public event on Friday!
#patientsincluded #f2f #webinar #cancerresearch #clinicaltrials #translationalresearch
📍Cambridge👉 bit.ly/ECMD25
🌍 online👉 bit.ly/ECMD25online

Webinar link 👀 bit.ly/ECMD2025webinar
@crukcamcentre.bsky.social @ecmc-uk.bsky.social

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Join our Fundamental Biology of Cancer programme for a Precision Pints this month with talks from Debasmita Mukherjee & Anthony Keeble.

📅 Mon 20 Oct, 7-8.30pm
📍 Panton Arms, CB2 1HL
🍕 Pizza provided
Book your free ticket here: zurl.co/dQ2cj

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7d

Hear from Fiona, and Addenbrooke's patient Elaine, approximately 38 mins in: orlo.uk/4s9xX

Morning Live - Series 7: 01/10/2025

Gethin and Helen are joined by former detective Rav Wilding, who investigates scams that use emotional manipulation, and Dr Oscar looks at the latest health headlines.

orlo.uk

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Free webinar: Mental wellbeing and cancer 💭 Practical tips + expert advice on looking after your mental health while living with or affected by cancer. Open to all.

📅 Tue 4 Nov 2025 | 11:30–12:45
💻 Online
👉 Register & submit your questions: zurl.co/fwYyY

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 8d

Professor Fiona Gilbert and patient representatives will be on BBC Morning Live at 9.30am this morning! Tune in to BBC One to hear her speaking about breast cancer screening and the challenge of dense breasts. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth @cuh.nhs.uk

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NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 12d

Join us for a Free, In-Person, Open Event highlighting Translational Research in infants, children and young people
🗓️Thurs 20th Nov
📍Frank Lee Centre,CUH
⏲️Talks 4-5pm or 6-7pm
📊Poster exhibition & refreshments
Book via: bit.ly/CYPafterEve
@cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 8d

🎗This September @crukcamctya.bsky.social have shared research & patient stories shaping the future of childhood, teenage & young adult cancer care in Cambridge. Want to see more?

Explore highlights 👉 zurl.co/k9IGU
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM25

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 9d

Join @crukcamthoracic.bsky.social for the Cambridge Lung Cancer Symposium! Experts from across thew world will share insights on cancer evolution, translation, biomarker discovery & novel therapies and vaccines.

📅 Fri 21 Nov 2025
📍CRUK Cambridge Institute, CB2 0RE
Register ➡️ zurl.co/mh3HH

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Cancer Grand Challenges @cancergrand.bsky.social · 12d

Today marks the 1st #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay. Cachexia affects up to 80% of people with advanced cancer.

Our #CANCAN team is uncovering its biology & building the world’s first virtual cachexia institute.

🔗 www.cancergrandchallenges.org/news/demysti...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 12d

Up to 80% of people with advanced cancer are affected. Researchers and clinicians are working together to better understand and tackle this challenging condition. #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay
🎥 Webinar: zurl.co/VT9Vg
🎧 Podcast: soundcloud.com/crukcamcentre...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Today is the first ever #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay!

Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that causes people with cancer to lose weight & muscle even when eating normally. Find out more on the @cancerresearchuk.org ➡️ zurl.co/kxTa3

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 12d

Up to 80% of people with advanced cancer are affected. Researchers and clinicians are working together to better understand and tackle this challenging condition. #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay

🎥 Webinar: zurl.co/VT9Vg
🎧 Podcast: zurl.co/3Jnn1

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 13d

Don't miss the next CambridgeMedAI seminar next Tuesday!

📅 Tues 30 Sept, 12-1pm
🍕 Aromi lunch from 11:45am
📍Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Main Lecture Theatre and on Zoom
➡️ Sign-up here zurl.co/KLL16

Cambridge MedAI Seminar Series - September 2025

Talks on the latest developments in the application of artificial intelligence to the medical field

zurl.co

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 13d

Great to be at the first Cambridge Head and Neck Cancer Symposium today organised by @crukcamthoracic.bsky.social. We are hearing from experts in the field on topics including artificial intelligence and genomics in practice, basic science, translational and clinical research. #CamHNC2025

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 13d

In Cambridge, patients & families are co-driving childhood cancer research – shaping priorities & ensuring it meets real-world needs. 🙌

Join our PPI network 👉 zurl.co/A4msb or email [email protected]
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM25 @crukcamctya.bsky.social

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 14d

🎧 New podcast episode! Listen to our Integrated Cancer Medicine Research in Focus episode on studying the tumour microenvironment and whether it could hold the key to better treatments. Listen now ➡️ zurl.co/HDU1t

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to the Cambridge researchers shortlisted in this year’s @cancergrand.bsky.social on #WorldCancerResearchDay! They’ll now compete for up to £20m to tackle cancer’s toughest challenges: crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/centre-... @sangerinstitute.bsky.social #CancerGrandChallenges

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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 27d

Grab your tickets now for our upcoming webinar, 'Let's Talk About... Being A Cancer Researcher Affected By Cancer'. 12-1pm on Thurs 2 Oct, with inspiring speakers from across the CRUK research centres network. Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 Today is #InternationalDayofSignLanguages! Godfrey, a BSL user receiving cancer treatment, shares his experiences navigating care as a Deaf person. We’re working with Deaf community in Cambridge to improve accessibility for Deaf cancer patients. 🎥 zurl.co/eatbD