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« Back to NewsKey exosome subtype in cancer progression identified
8 March 2023
Publication Research Wilson Group News
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.
DPhil student wins prestigious scholarship recognising outstanding promise in research
22 August 2022
Awards and Honours EDI News Students Wilson Group News
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
Publication Research Wilson Group News
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
Publication Research Wilson Group News
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.
Probing the genetics of advanced prostate cancer in fruit flies
25 October 2019
Publication Research Wilson Group News
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
EDI Events Outreach Teaching Wilson Group News
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.
Cancer tumours could be starved to death after discovery of how they hunt for food
5 October 2015
Publication Research Wilson Group News
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
Awards and Honours Goodwin Group News OPDC News Wade-Martins Group News Wilson Group News
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.