News 2017
An archive of CRUK Edinburgh Centre News from 2017
Cancer immune evasion research on the cover of Science Signaling
The Cancer Biology group at the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre has just published new research that sheds light on how tumours evade the immune system. Their research article was selected as the cover story of the December 5 issue of the journal Science Signaling: December 2017
Professor Malcolm Dunlop receives Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize
Professor Dunlop was awarded the £10,000 prize in recognition of his efforts as bowel cancer researcher and surgeon: November 2017
The “dark side” of autophagy in cancer
A new study by Dr Simon Wilkinson's research group shows that tumour cells hijack the cell's protein recycling mechanism to get rid of cancer suppressor protein TRAF3. November 2017
Cancer Centre PhD student wins fluorescence imaging prize
Frederic Li Mow Chee was awarded the prize for best fluorescence imaging at the Imaging PhD Expo: October 2017
Melanoma research featured in fashion magazines
Five melanoma researchers, including Dr Liz Patton, feature in a full-page public service advertisement: October 2017
Over 200 visitors at the IGMM Open Day
The MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine opened its doors to the public for the second time on September 23, welcoming 232 visitors: September 2017
Recent successes of the IGMM Mass Spectrometry Facility team
The IGMM Mass Spectrometry Facility located in the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre provides mass spectrometry services: September 2017
£1.5 million boost for cancer centre
Cancer experts have received a major funding boost to help develop new medicines.
Science Insights
Science Insights: July 2017
Gold-Triggered Uncaging Chemistry in Living Systems Opens New Frontiers for Cancer Therapy
Bioorthogonal chemistry – chemical reactions that can occur inside of living systems without interfering with native biochemical processes – may hold the key for better targeted therapeutic approaches with less negative side-effects in the future: July 2017
Dr Evropi Theodoratou awarded a prestigious £1.58 million Career Development Fellowship by CRUK
Cancer Research UK has awarded Dr Evropi Theodoratou £1.58 million to support her research on improving bowel cancer diagnosis in Scotland: June 2017
Five female scientists are working on ground-breaking Melanoma research
Dr Liz Patton from the MRC IGMM, as one of five female scientists leading a Melanoma Research Team, is currently featuring on the L’Oreal Paris website: June 2017
New breast cancer project to inform public health, policy and prevention
Seed Award in Science: June 2017
MRC Festival of Medical Research 2017
Leith Labs Explores Genes & Brains – Research Revelations with the IGMM and CCACE: June 2017
New chemotherapy approach offers breast cancer patients a better quality of life
The study, part funded by Cancer Research UK, looked at the benefits of different chemotherapy treatment approaches and schedules to treat breast cancer: June 2017
Brain cancer study reveals therapy clues
Researchers have pinpointed two key molecules that drive the growth of an aggressive type of adult brain cancer: May 2017
Blood study insight could improve stem cell therapy success
Researchers have pinpointed a key enzyme that is vital for the production of fresh blood cells in the body: May 2017
Our Scientists at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
Researchers from the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre/Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) took part in the Edinburgh International Science Festival: April 2017
Genes & Cancer Meeting 2017 Prizes
We are delighted by the recent IGMM success at the 32nd Genes & Cancer Meeting: April 2017
Cancer Centre scientists link cellular trafficking networks to cancer cell invasion
This important work provides new insights into how cancer cells function and how they migrate to invade adjacent tissues: April 2017
New grant to support an exciting bowel cancer project
Congratulations to Dr Lesley Stark who has recently been awarded a grant from Bowel & Cancer Research - a UK based charity that funds research to investigate new ideas in the area of bowel disease: March 2017
Marie Curie partnership with Chief Scientist Office funds vital research into care for terminally ill patients in Scotland
Marie Curie and the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced the funding of two new research studies looking at care for people living with terminal illnesses: March 2017
CRUK 4 year PhD opportunities - apply now
Applications now welcome for 2017 CRUK studentship programme - closed now: January 2017
New insights into colorectal tumourigenesis
Congratulations to Dr Kevin Myant and colleagues whose paper entitled “HUWE1 is a critical colonic tumour suppressor gene that prevents MYC signalling, DNA damage accumulation and tumour initiation” : January 2017