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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 1h

Fantastic news from Dr Peter Kok-Ting Wan, who has been awarded a fellowship from @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social

Dr Wan’s fellowship will focus on developing a novel antibody-based immunotherapy designed to overcome fibroblast-mediated shielding & restore immune activity within pancreatic tumours ⬇️

Dr Peter Wan Awarded Pancreatic Cancer UK Fellowship to Develop New Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Dr Peter Kok-Ting Wan, PhD, postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Oncology, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from Pancreatic Cancer UK to develop a new immunotherapy for pancreatic can...

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 2d

Grace Frost studied MSc Medical Physics with Radiobiology to kickstart her career in space research

She is now working as a bioinformatician at the Oxford Space Innovation lab, the first to send human tissue samples to the ISS, looking at the impact of microgravity & cosmic radiation on ageing.

Alumni Diaries: Launching a Career in Space Research

Grace Frost completed her master's in Medical Physics and Radiobiology at the Department of Oncology in 2024. Since graduating, Grace has joined the Oxford Space Innovation Lab at the University of…

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Bodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 3d

The Knowledge Centre Library (in the Old Road Campus Research Building) is holding a Welcome Event for new and existing University members, from the 6 - 10 October 2025, 12 - 1pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
@oxpop.bsky.social
@ndm.ox.ac.uk
@medsci.ox.ac.uk
@oncology.ox.ac.uk

image of the poster advertising the event showing a person perusing books on a bookshelf. The heading says "Welcome Event" and "explore the Knowledge Centre Library, learn more about how we can support you with literature searching, systematic reviews and more". The location and date (6-10 October, 12-1pm) are displayed.

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 6d

New findings in @natcomms.nature.com demonstrate the impact of allelic variation on monocyte context-specific splicing.

@bpfairfax.bsky.social & colleagues show that many risk polymorphisms lead to differential gene splicing.

➡️Reveals putative mechanisms of diverse disease risk alleles inc. cancer

Genetic determinants of monocyte splicing are enriched for disease susceptibility loci - Nature Communications

Our understanding of variation in monocyte context-specific splicing and transcript usage is limited. Here, the authors find genetic variants that affect gene splicing in monocytes in specific contexts, including several diseases, and in response to stimulants.

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Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social · 9d

Our Peer Mentoring Scheme, supported by the UK Civil Service Policy Profession is open for applications!

Since 2021, it has brought together nearly 200 @ox.ac.uk researchers and policy professionals from across UK give and local authorities. Apply and share!

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 9d

📝The MSc in Radiobiology course is now accepting applications for 2026/27.

The course looks in depth at principles of radiobiology & their clinical applications, for those interested in careers in academic research, clinical practice or industry.

📍See oncology.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us for details

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Eileen Parkes @eileenparkes.bsky.social · 19d

Lots of congratulations to Tianming Zhao @oncology.ox.ac.uk who defended his MRes fantastically yesterday! This is a great story led by @mtjackson101.bsky.social (who defended his DPhil in Jan) that we hope to share soon - congratulations Tianming!

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 20d

What an achievement! Delighted to have Dr Orlando join our team 👩‍🔬🧪

@oxfordcancer.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Giulia Orlando @giuliaorlandogo.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to announce that this week I have officially started my lab at @oncology.ox.ac.uk. Grateful for all the support I received by colleagues and mentors Adam Mead, Irene Roberts, @bethpsaila.bsky.social, @houlstonlab-icr.bsky.social and many others without whom this would have not been possible.

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · 23d

💡New insights into how FLASH RT kills cancer cells while minimising damage to healthy tissues.

New data from @moonejung.bsky.social's lab has demonstrated that FLASH RT induces iron-dependent cell death in tumour cells but not in healthy cells, which may contribute to its tissue sparing effect⬇️

Iron Levels Found to Play a Key Role in FLASH Radiotherapy’s Tissue-Sparing Effect

Researchers in the Department of Oncology have uncovered new insights into how FLASH radiation therapy kills cancer cells while minimising damage to healthy tissues. Published in Cell Death & Disease,...

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Nuffield Department of Medicine @ndm.ox.ac.uk · Aug 30

Behind every door is a discovery...

📅 On 13 Sept, we’re opening ours at the Old Road Campus Research Building for #OxfordOpenDoors. @cmd.ox.ac.uk, @idrm.ox.ac.uk, @ludwigcancer.bsky.social, @oncology.ox.ac.uk and more will be there, will you?

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Oxford Cancer @oxfordcancer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Save the date! 📢

The next Oxford Cancer Symposium will take place on Tues, 31st March 2026 at the University's Mathematical Institute. Save the date in your diary for now and keep an eye on our website for further updates! ⬇️

@medsci.ox.ac.uk @oncology.ox.ac.uk
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Wei-Ting Lu @weitinglu.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am delighted to announce that I am starting my lab next month in @oncology.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk It is such a privilege to be a part of this storied institution!
Also, we are hiring - if chromosomal instability and cancer biology excite you, come join the fun!
Job Specification: lnkd.in/e8-3hyfr

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Aug 19

🎓New Vacancy: Principal Scientist/Deputy Director of Education.

Responsible for leading the development of the Department of Oncology’s suite of postgraduate taught courses and strengthening the existing provision of postgraduate research training.

Deadline: 30 Sep.

See more: tinyurl.com/3js9ssud

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Aug 12

Congratulations to Matt Jackson who has been awarded his first project grant through the @medsci.ox.ac.uk Internal Fund Pump-Priming Scheme 🥳

This award will allow Matt to build on initial findings from his doctoral research, investigating the fundamental cell biology of CD8+ T cells.

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Jie Yang @jieyang437.bsky.social · Aug 4

One week left to apply for the postdoc position in my lab at Oxford @ox.ac.uk

Join our exciting cancer immunology research at @oncology.ox.ac.uk, @oxfordcancer.bsky.social & @oxcio.bsky.social.

Deadline: 11 August 2025 (noon).

Jie Yang @jieyang437.bsky.social · Jul 18

We're recruiting a postdoc to join my lab at @oncology.ox.ac.uk & @oxcio.bsky.social to understand immune regulation in cancer and develop new approaches for cancer prevention and metastasis.

Deadline: 11 August 2025
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Lab info: www.oncology.ox.ac.uk/team/jie-yang

Job Details

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sophietwigger.bsky.social @sophietwigger.bsky.social · Jul 28

A very fulfilling role for the past year, with a great outcome!🏅🍃🏅

Ester Hammond @hammond-lab.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great end to the week! Thank you to @sophietwigger.bsky.social for aiming high and getting us the Gold award. @oncology.ox.ac.uk

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Jul 30

Congratulations to Simon Lord who has received an NIHR EME award to study the impact of insulin levels on breast cancer treatment response.

Trans-EndoNET will investigate the relationship between insulin resistance & response to aromatase inhibitors in patients with ER-positive breast cancer.

Oxford Clinical Researcher Awarded NIHR EME Funding to Study Impact of Insulin Levels on Breast Cancer Treatment Response

Associate Professor Simon Lord has been awarded funding from the NIHR to launch a clinical study investigating the impact of insulin resistance on response to endocrine therapy in patients with oestro...

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Oncology Clinical Trials Office @octooxford.bsky.social · Jul 17

‘The GPTP53 trust have published some more information about the MILI trial.

Visit their website to find out more: www.tp53.org.uk/mili-trial-f...

#LFS #LiFraumeniSyndrome

@oncology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordcancer.bsky.social

MILI Trial – FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for the MILI Trial Eligibility and trial participation My whole-body MRI scan is more than 3 months old, can I still be enrolled into the trial? No, however if may be pos…

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Jie Yang @jieyang437.bsky.social · Jul 18

We're recruiting a postdoc to join my lab at @oncology.ox.ac.uk & @oxcio.bsky.social to understand immune regulation in cancer and develop new approaches for cancer prevention and metastasis.

Deadline: 11 August 2025
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Lab info: www.oncology.ox.ac.uk/team/jie-yang

Job Details

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Jul 21

Oncology researchers have uncovered how cells identify and repair DNA-protein crosslinks (DPCs): harmful DNA lesions that cause cancer, neurodegeneration, and premature ageing.

Led by Kristijan Ramadan, the work has important implications for improving cancer therapy & healthy ageing.

Scientists reveal how cells repair toxic DNA damage linked to cancer and premature ageing

Researchers at the University of Oxford and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have uncovered the mechanism by which cells identify and repair a highly toxic form of DNA damage that causes c...

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Jul 16

📣New Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Yang group, conducting research on T cell immunity & immunosuppression in cancer, with focus on understanding and enhancing immunity for the prevention of cancer development and spread.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/vjxyk7u6

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NIHR Oxford BRC @oxfordbrc.bsky.social · Jul 11

A new UK-wide clinical study aimed at transforming liver cancer surveillance in people with #cirrhosis has opened to recruitment oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/recruitment-... #LiverCancer @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk @rdm.ox.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social

Recruitment opens for UK-wide liver cancer imaging study | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Researchers are encouraged to apply to access a national database of research volunteers to aid recruitment to trials supported by the NIHR.

Learn more about how the service works and submit a study registration form: tinyurl.com/4s6m3uje

#BePartofResearch

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Oxford Cancer @oxfordcancer.bsky.social · Jun 18

A huge thanks to everyone who attended our OCION Symposium last week! Congratulations to our poster prize winner, Matthew Jackson, and runner up, Paul Tarlatt, from @oxcio.bsky.social!!

Read all about the day on our website ⬇️

www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/news/action-...

Action-packed day of immuno-oncology presentations, PPI and networking at this years' annual OCION Symposium!

On 13th June 2025 we welcomed 180 members of the Oxford Cancer Immuno-Oncology Network to the Mathematical Institute in Oxford for our annual in-person Symposium.

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University of Oxford Department of Oncology @oncology.ox.ac.uk · Jun 17

Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship 2026 are now open!

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at @ox.ac.uk

Find out more: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships...

@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

The Rhodes Scholarship

www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

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