The new site for all the latest news from the European Cancer Stem cell Research Institute (@ECSCRI).

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The Root of the Problem: Prof Richard Clarkson focusesing on c-FLIP/ BCL3 as key survival mechanisms in cancer stem cells. It explores their roles in blocking apoptosis, driving resistance and metastasis, plus lab-to-clinic translation strategies. open.spotify.com/episode/32M…
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Cancer Stem Cells: The Root of the Problem - Podcast Episode 3- Dr Phesse covers Fzd7 as a therapy, from gene editing to mouse models, translational challenges and advice for students entering cancer research.open.spotify.com/episode/6BC…
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ECSCRI PODCAST - EPISODE 2 “Cancer Stem Cells in the Clinic - This episode examines how cancer stem cells drive treatment resistance, relapse and metastasis. open.spotify.com/episode/1rN…
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In #HeartMonth and on #WearRedDay I am pleased to announce a new PhD studentship in my lab to study and develop novel therapies to target cardiovascular disease development, application deadline March 6 for a October 2026 start, please RX: eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
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Coming this week....Cancer Stem Cells: The root of the problem. Welcome to a new series of posters and podcasts explaining cancer stem cells, their importance to treatment and insight into our latest research. Created by Alexandra Totolici our talented Y3 student @CUBiosciences
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Want to understand cutting-edge cancer research happening right here at ECSCRI? We’re recruiting ALL undergraduate students for a quick science communication study. Learn about ECSCRI and get a participation certificate for your CV! Fully confidential: forms.gle/5ikfGHreBcrSeBiX8
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Congratulations to ECSCRI's Dr Toby Phesse who has been awarded major funding from PCUK, with Prof. Karl Willert (University California San Diego) to determine the therapeutic benefit of a new drug targeting FZD7 in advanced prostate cancer. @CUBiosciences @CUBLSResearch @theWCRC
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Cardiff ECMC Community Day Tuesday 25th November - Open Call for Workshop Ideas A series of presentations highlighting Early Phase and Translational and break out groups to pitch/develop new research ideas. See cardiffecmc@cardiff.ac.uk  linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

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We collaborate across the college @CUBLSResearch including blood cancer research which is a high priority. The division works closely with @ECSCRI and @NRodriguesLab as well as colleagues form @CTRCardiffUni and @PharmacyCU, @CRGHaem, and NHS partners
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In May, we are fundraising for @cancer_wales Brain Tumour Research Initiative! 17 brain cancer researchers/clinicians/supporters are going the extra mile to beat brain cancer! Please consider supporting us: justgiving.com/page/extra-mi…
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Latest paper from Parry (ECSCRI) and Dyson (Swansea University) highlighting key considerations for modelling gut:bacteria interactions with organoids.@CUBLSResearch @CUBiosciences @theWCRC @MDPIOpenAccess @CRUKCymru
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28 Mar 2025
On Monday the Phesse lab attended the WntUK conference in Oxford, with PhD student Kieran Hodson winning the Best Poster Prize. L-R Jess Hembrough, Toby Phesse, Kieran Hodson, Will Humphrey. See lnkd.in/etFBRpzY
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ECSCRI news can also be found on bluesky under @ecscri bsky.app/profile/ecscri.bsky…

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Dr @BeaSalvaBarbe at @cardiffuni @ecscri is investigating the very earliest changes that take place in the development of pancreatic cancer, with the hope of improving early detection.
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This month we invited Members of the Senedd to visit @ECSCRI at @cardiffuni to see some of the ground-breaking research we’re funding. They met Prof Richard Clarkson and his team, who are working to understand how triple negative breast cancer can become resistant to chemo.
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ECSCRI's Dr Helen Pearson proudly helping @ProstateCymru launch their Eddie Butler PhD scholarship initiative to progress vital research and advance treatment @CUBLSResearch @theWCRC @CUBiosciences x.com/ProstateCymru/status/1…

🚨 Exciting News! We’re proud to launch the Eddie Butler PhD Scholarship in memory of our ambassador, Eddie Butler. This initiative will fund vital prostate cancer research and advance treatment options.💙 The first recipient begins their PhD this month with Dr. Helen Pearson.
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ECSCRI welcomes Breast Cancer Now staff, patients & fundraisers, and members of the Welsh Senedd to learn about the latest breast cancer research at ECSCRI. @CUBiosciences @CUBLSResearch @theWCRC @BreastCancerNow @SeneddWales @seneddhealth
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