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Skin cancer rewires its energy systems to spread more efficiently
22nd May 2023
Melanoma cells rewire their mitochondria, but reversing this could make tumour cells less invasive.
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Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno recognised for major contributions in the fight against melanoma
17th October 2022
Congratulations to Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London who has received the Estela Medrano Memorial Award from the Society of Melanoma Research, which honours women who have made major contributions in the fight against melanoma.
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Aggressive melanoma cells at edge of tumours are key to cancer spread
20th October 2020
Research led by Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, has revealed novel insights into the mechanisms employed by melanoma cells to form tumours at secondary sites around the body. The findings from the study may help to identify new targets to inhibit melanoma spread and guide treatment decisions in the clinic.
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Tackling resistance in skin cancer
13th January 2020
Researchers have found that melanoma cells fight anti-cancer drugs by changing their internal skeleton (cytoskeleton) – opening up a new therapeutic route for combating skin and other cancers that develop resistance to treatment.
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Sun Awareness Week
9th May 2019
As the summer months approach and the weather gets warmer, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with prolonged exposure to the sun. This week (6th-12thMay) is […]
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CRUK Barts Centre welcomes two new Group Leaders
8th November 2018
We are pleased to welcome two new members of academic staff to the CRUK Barts Centre- Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno and Professor Kamil R Kranc.
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