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« Back to NewsKey exosome subtype in cancer progression identified
8 March 2023
Collaborative work from DPAG and Oncology researchers has revealed a potential new pathway to block the production of a specific group of exosomes made in the cell’s recycling system that can promote the growth of cancerous tumours.
Louisa Zolkiewski awarded the Bruce Cattanach Prize 2022
28 November 2022
Congratulations are in order for Louisa Zolkiewski, who completed her DPhil studies this year, on being awarded the 2022 Bruce Cattanach Prize by the Genetics Society for her DPhil thesis.
DPhil student wins prestigious scholarship recognising outstanding promise in research
22 August 2022
Congratulations are in order for Adam Wells, DPhil student in the Wilson Group, who has been awarded the Krebs Memorial Scholarship by the Biochemical Society.
New form of gift wrap drives male reproductive success
26 January 2021
The transfer of complex mixtures of signals and nutrients between individuals is a key step in several biologically important events in our lives, such as breastfeeding and sexual intercourse. However, we know relatively little about the ways in which the molecular gifts involved are packaged to ensure their successful delivery to the recipient.
Researchers discover cell communication mechanism that drives cancer adaptation
28 July 2020
Collaborative Cancer Research UK-funded studies from DPAG and Oncology researchers have uncovered a new mechanism by which cancer cells adapt to the stresses they encounter as they grow and respond to therapies.
Communicating the messages of extracellular vesicles to the wider public
2 March 2020
DPAG's Denis Noble has collaborated with Wood Group researchers in the Department of Paediatrics to produce innovative podcast talks on a prominent global platform, the Future Tech Podcast, following the successful DPAG hosted fourth annual Oxosome meeting. Following the release of the final podcast talk in February 2020, today we chart the story leading to these innovative pieces of public engagement.
DPAG researchers engage the public at IF Oxford 2019
25 October 2019
A team of volunteers from four research groups, alongside Wellcome Trust funded Advanced Imaging Unit Micron, engaged more than 200 visitors at Weston Library on Friday 18 October 2019 as part of The Oxford Science and Ideas Festival.
Probing the genetics of advanced prostate cancer in fruit flies
25 October 2019
A new collaborative study involving DPAG's Wilson and Goberdhan Groups and the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has revealed surprising parallels between ‘prostate’ cells in flies and cancer patients.
DPAG Academics deliver UNIQ Summer School in Medicine classes
18 July 2019
UNIQ is open to students studying in their first year of further education, who are based at UK state schools or colleges. The Summer School provides an opportunity for students to receive first-hand experience of life at university, meet like-minded people and gain a deeper understanding of a subject that interests them.
Development and Cell Biology Researchers showcased in diverse and collaborative annual event
7 June 2019
- Cardiac Theme
- De Val Group News
- EDI Events
- Head of Department's News
- Mommersteeg Group News
- Postdoctoral
- Research
- Riley Group News
- Smart Group News
- Students
- Wilson Group News
A series of internal talks demonstrated an extensive breadth of research within the Development and Cell Biology Theme that tackles the questions fundamental to understanding evolution, growth, organ formation, the onset of disease and tissue regeneration. DPAG Researchers were also joined by two external speakers presenting their research into age-related angiocrine signals and stem cell strategies for lung development.
Sherrington Talks 2017 prize winners
30 June 2017
The 2017 Sherrington talks were held on 23 June with presentations from graduate students in their third year of study.
Winners of the DPAG 2nd year D.Phil. Poster Competition
30 November 2015
Congratulations to the winners of the Michaelmas term poster competition.
Cancer tumours could be starved to death after discovery of how they hunt for food
5 October 2015
Dr Deborah Goberdhan and her team have identified a protein used by tumours to help them detect food supplies. Initial studies show that targeting the protein could restrict cancerous cells’ ability to grow.
Three new Professors in DPAG
16 July 2015
This year’s exercise for the Recognition of Distinction awards Stephen Goodwin, Richard Wade-Martins and Clive Wilson for their outstanding academic contribution to DPAG and to the wider University.
Interview - Stephen Goodwin in Current Biology
3 September 2014
Stephen Goodwin is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences and a Tutorial Fellow in Medicine and Physiology Sciences at Magdalen College. His laboratory uses the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to study the genetic, developmental, and neural mechanisms that underlie sex-specific behaviors.