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Video: mini-tumours shed light on how pancreatic cancer spreads
19th December 2023
We spoke to Professor Richard Grose about his lab’s latest study, which uses mini-tumours to understand how pancreatic cancer coerces normal cells to help it spread to other tissues. The new paper has been featured on the cover of the latest issue of the Journal of Pathology.
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day: research reveals molecules that alter the disease’s spread
16th November 2023
‘Star-shaped’ cells in the pancreas emit molecules that alter the tumour’s aggressiveness
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New study suggests promising approach for treating pancreatic cancer
18th October 2023
Researchers have pinpointed the cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer and revealed a weakness in these cells that could be targeted using existing cancer drugs.
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Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells
10th November 2022
Researchers from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London have identified a new channel of communication through which non-cancerous cells drive the invasion of cancer cells in pancreatic cancer. By blocking a particular signalling molecule within this pathway, called Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1, the team was able to reduce invasion of pancreatic cancer cells in the laboratory.
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Celebrating a New Milestone at the PCRF Tissue Bank
29th September 2022
Recently, the PCRF Tissue Bank registered its 1,000th tissue donor, reaching a new milestone. We spoke with Amina Saad, who is responsible for over 660 donor registrations, including the Tissue Bank’s 1,000th registration, about her role as a Tissue Collection Officer within the Tissue Bank team.
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PCRF’s national pancreas tissue bank extends access to precious pancreas samples
26th August 2022
The world’s first national pancreas tissue bank has recently opened its stores to UK-based researchers to access high-quality pancreas samples that will facilitate vital research into improving the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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