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Read more at: Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou receives Royal College of Physicians Award
Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou

Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou receives Royal College of Physicians Award

27 January 2025

Congratulations to Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou who has been announced as the recipient of the Royal College of Physicians and NIHR RDN award in the trainee category for his outstanding contribution to clinical research. The awards recognise NHS clinicians and trainees who have contributed to the successful delivery of...


Read more at: Cancer risk programme receives funding of £10million
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Cancer risk programme receives funding of £10million

22 January 2025

A new research programme led by Cambridge scientist Antonis Antoniou has received £10million of funding. The programme will enable resarchers to use data to revolutionise our understanding of cancer risk and to allow early interception of cancers.


Read more at: New PhD studentships available at the ECI thanks to generous support
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New PhD studentships available at the ECI thanks to generous support

7 January 2025

The Early Cancer Institute is excited to be able to offer two more PhD studentships in 2025, thanks to funding from the Cowan Foundation. Applications should be sent by 16 February.


Read more at: The Nik-Zainal Group celebrates 10 year anniversary
Nik-Zainal lab celebrates its 10th year anniversary

The Nik-Zainal Group celebrates 10 year anniversary

18 December 2024

The Nik-Zainal lab celebrated its 10th year anniversary with a Scientific Symposium including current lab members and alumnus who presented previous and on-going work.


Read more at: The Early Cancer Institute is on the move
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The Early Cancer Institute is on the move

11 December 2024

Following the news of a £11million donation to the Early Cancer Institute to support the redevelopment of the Hutchison building, the staff and students are moving to a temporary location so that building work can start in the new year.


Read more at: Early Cancer Institute researchers develop urine test for early detection of lung cancer
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Early Cancer Institute researchers develop urine test for early detection of lung cancer

6 December 2024

Researchers at the Early Cancer Institute and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology have developed a urine test for early detection of lung cancer. The test, the first of its kind, detects 'zombie' cells that could indicate the first signs of the disease.


Read more at: ECI hosts Michael Cowan Foundation visit
Michael Cowan Foundation funded students 2024

ECI hosts Michael Cowan Foundation visit

2 December 2024

The Michael Cowan Foundation has generously supported our work by funding two PhD studentships. Both students commenced their PhD studies in October 2024, and we hosted a visit by two of the Foundation's trustees to visit the new intake.


Read more at: Landmark "pill-on-a-thread" cancer screening trial welcomes first participants
Capsule sponge

Landmark "pill-on-a-thread" cancer screening trial welcomes first participants

28 November 2024

The first participants in a new landmark clinical trial for the “pill-on-a-thread” have completed their tests this week. The BEST4 Screening trial will be used to decide whether the capsule device should be used in a national screening programme for oesophageal cancer. The capsule sponge, developed over more than ten years...


Read more at: Tom Mitchell appointed Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Group Leader in Urological Cancers

Tom Mitchell appointed Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Group Leader in Urological Cancers

29 October 2024

Many congratulations to Tom Mitchell who has been appointed as the Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Group Leader in the Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute (UMVI). His appointment is funded through a generous donation by the Krishnan-Ang Foundation to Trinity College. Tom is an Honorary Consultant Urologist and Clinician...


Read more at: Prof Antonis Antoniou announced as 2024 Don Listwin award winner
Antonis Antoniou wins Don Listwin award 2024

Prof Antonis Antoniou announced as 2024 Don Listwin award winner

24 October 2024

We are thrilled to report that Prof Antonis Antoniou, Professor of Cancer Risk Prediction in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, has been named as the 2024 of winner of the Don Listwin award for outstanding contribution to early cancer detection. Announced last night (23rd October) at the Early Detection of...