Keeping a Close Eye on Cancer

You can see a lot by looking. Light microscopy has transformed our understanding of the world. But sometimes you reach the limit of what even the highest quality microscopes can achieve. In this talk I’ll share info, cool pics and movies of our studies into how cells move when wounds are being repaired, and cancer is migrating. Discover our most recent work using literally the best microscope in the world. If Carlsberg made microscopes…

The gut microbiome plays a key role in colorectal cancer, affecting tumour development, our immune system, and treatment outcomes. Could changing our gut bacteria reshape colorectal cancer care? This talk explores the latest insights into the links between the gut microbiome and cancer and potential interventions. Join us as we unravel the gut microbiome’s impact on colorectal cancer and its potential in revolutionising the way we treat it.

For many patients, cancer begins with the discovery of a solid lump. This is partly due to the development of a spider web-like collection of proteins that surround the cancer cells. In this talk I will discuss where this protein web comes from, how cancer cells sense and respond to its physical properties, and how the change in the stiffness of tumour tissue contributes to cancer progression.