Surgical Neuro-Oncology Manchester (SNOMan) laboratory investigating the biology and developing treatments for brain and skull base tumours
Joined March 2020
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
19 Jun 2025
Beautifully delivered summary of Manchester trials @ BNOS25: well done Gerben Borst! @TheChristieNHS @NCAlliance_NHS @salford @OfficialUoM @BNOSofficial
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
14 Apr 2025
The PORTRAIT Trial, led by Dr Gerben Borst, tests if #Glioblastoma treatment can begin immediately after diagnosis-before surgery and radiotherapy-using an innovative, non-invasive tech. A potential gamechanger for this aggressive brain cancer.
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
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Claire O'Leary’s Sample Collection Award will help collect tumour & blood samples in Phase I #glioblastoma trials (POBIG & PORTRAIT) to assess response & mechanisms of preoperative #radiotherapy or tumour treating fields.
#CRUKFunded | @OfficialUoM
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
25 Jan 2024
We identified that the #SOX2 protein oscillates every 17h in proliferative and quiescent #glioblastoma stem cells. Interestingly, the #OscoNet algorithm predicted thousands more genes to oscillate 🤯
Our paper is out:
nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
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8 Dec 2023
Today we are hearing all the exciting research on brain tumours happening across Manchester.
8 Dec 2023
Here at the @SNOMAN_Lab ‘melting’ this afternoon to hear and celebrate the excellent brain tumour research happening in in Manchester.
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
6 Dec 2023
If you’ve not already registered, don’t delay. It’s only a matter of weeks away. We look forward to welcoming you in Manchester #BSBS #skullbase
13 Oct 2023
We are delighted to announce the upcoming British Skull Base Society meeting being held in January and hosted by @MCRskullbase. Details in the link. Calls for abstracts now open. Do join us for what will be a great course uk.aesculap-academy.com/even… 🧠🦻👂🩺🔬💊
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2 Oct 2023
We are looking for healthy volunteers to health us understand the biology of brain and skull base tumours. Please get in touch if you would like be involved!
2 Oct 2023
Volunteers needed to take part in NHS research.
This month we're supporting a number of studies, including:
· Digital pharmacy services
· Brain tumour research
· Lessons from the interface
See our website for more info and to register your interest
researchforthefuture.org
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
21 Sep 2023
🟡 Recruiting now – Brain tumour research
Healthy volunteers to take part in a study investigating how brain and skull-based tumours develop and progress. Should have no previous diagnosis of any neurological condition or cancer.
Message us or visit
👉 researchforthefuture.org/stu…
ALT Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos with a close-up image of tears coming out of a woman's eye to illustrate the project for brain tumour research
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
22 Jun 2023
A momentous day in neurosurgery - the long awaited debut of the “Manchester tray” on US soil. The tray contains curiosities like the Olivecrona dissector (aka Swedish), Jefferson and Cone’s retractors, Adson’s sharp hook, and of course - my beloved McDonald’s dissector! @MCCN_UK
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
16 Mar 2023
Pop in this Saturday to visit our exciting engagement stalls and learn about #stroke #dementia #braintumours and #pathology!
Talk tickets are nearly sold out, but we've got so much else on offer!
@TheBHF @ARUK_Manc @TheStrokeAssoc @GMNISDN @NIHRtakepart @MFT_Research
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15 Mar 2023
We're excited to be hosting Brain Health Day this
Saturday in #Manchester. A chance for anyone to hear about Manchester’s role in ground-breaking research, discover more about how the brain works, and ask questions of leading scientists.
Find out more
gjbrainresearch.org/2023/03/…
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2 Feb 2023
Big news from Manchester! Congratulations Gerben and team!
2 Feb 2023
Press release about our exciting and novel trial for patients with #Glioblastoma - to try and find better treatments #Neurosurgery @GJBrainResearch @SNOMAN_Lab
theguardian.com/science/2023…
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
19 Jan 2023
The POBIG trial is the first to evaluate the role of preoperative radiotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma - see our trial protocol including rationale and images from our 1st patient! @GJBrainResearch @SNOMAN_Lab #Neurosurgery #Oncology sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
24 Oct 2022
24 Oct 2022
Please join us for our next webinar on Tuesday, October 25, 18:00 CEST
Speakers: Gillian Potter @GillianPotter7, Omar N. Pathmanaban @brain_op, UK
Moderator: Stephen Connor @SEJConnor, UK
To register: bitly.ws/vJB9
@BSHNI_UK @myESR @ASHNRSociety @ESNRad @theBSNR
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
21 Sep 2022
This week Professor Hamerlik has become the first-ever The Brain Tumour Charity neuro-oncology chair at @OfficialUoM. Read more about why we are proud to be able to invest £1.35m to support her transformational here: bit.ly/3DHZ9hP
#acceleratingacure
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
20 Sep 2022
Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in #Manchester @OfficialUoM manchester.ac.uk/discover/ne…
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
5 Jul 2022
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website!
Head over to gjbrainresearch.org for information on our seven themes, the brilliant researchers involved, fundraising, how you can get involved as a patient or member of the public, and much more.
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
23 Jun 2022
We're delighted our strategic development lead @brain_op has been awarded a richly deserved #MAHSC chair, recognising his outstanding contribution to surgery, research & education - he's a world leading expert in skull base & pituitary surgery. Congratulations Prof Pathmanaban!
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
21 Jun 2022
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
18 Jun 2022
This new play by my star patient @MissCDarcy @Iankershaw looks amazing and insightful! Go see it! @MCRskullbase @UoMNews @GJBrainResearch @MCRCnews @FBMH_UoM @BBCNWT @MCCNatSRFT bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment…
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SNOMan Lab retweeted
19 May 2022
And we are open to recruitment! The POBIG trial is testing the safety and feasibility of preoperative radiotherapy in newly diagnosed #glioblastoma patients - see our review of early interventions in this setting pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3511…
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