Role of hypoxia in promotion of higher grade glioblastoma
Research Group:
Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Dr V Vinader, Dr K Afarinkia
Applications accepted all year round
Glioblastomas are categorized into four grades. Grade I is essentially benign and slow growing, and most amenable to treatment. Grade II tumors are larger and invade surrounding tissue.
How does amino acid metabolism affect tumour growth?
Dr L. Cheng
Applications accepted all year round
The effect of diet on tumour growth is hotly debated but poorly characterized. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the tumours, dietary studies in patients with varied genetic background often led to inconclusive outcome.
Nano4CaRE: (Nanoparticles for Cancer Radiotherapy Enhancement)
Dr N Bricklebank, Dr N Cross, Dr R Leyland
Application Deadline:
12 April 2019
TPP-functionalisation will promote the uptake of nanoparticles by cancer cells. Radiosensitisation will be improved by varying the size and ligand density of the TPP-nanoparticles.
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