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As part of the CRUK City of London, the Radiation Research Centre's mission is to improve cancer survival through optimised and personalised radiotherapy. Website: crukradnet.colcc.ac.uk

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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Talent is everywhere. To help ensure opportunity is too, we're supporting #BlackLeadersInCancer with two fully funded PhD studentships. Join the online insight event on 14 October to hear from researchers including current CoL PhD student Abena Amponsah: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/021ca8...
Black leaders in Cancer PhD scholarship programme. Wraparound support - Networking, funding, peer support, coaching, academic mentorship, leadership programme, career development workshops. With Cancer Research UK, Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Have you received radiotherapy treatment for cancer? You could help shape the design of a future proton beam trial by completing this short survey exploring what matters most when weighing up treatment benefits and side effects: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/00t7Ycgzja Please share. Closes 4 October.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In August, two of our brilliant lab groups headed by @cimberti.bsky.social and @graemehewitt.bsky.social welcomed In2STEM students as part of a week of hands-on cancer research and imaging activities at King's. They explored laboratory techniques, PET imaging, and gained insights into STEM careers.
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Lucy Brooks @brooks-lab.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Grateful to Simona Parrinello, all our collaborators, @cancerresearchuk.org & @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social #Glioblastoma #GBM #BrainTumor #BrainCancer #CancerResearch #Radiotherapy #RadiationOncology #CancerBiology #TumorMicroenvironment #TherapyResistance 🧵 4/4
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr Jamie Dean on his promotion to Principal Research Fellow. 🎉🎉
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Join us for Let's Talk About... Being technical staff – the highs, lows and surprises, a panel discussion exploring career journeys, challenges and opportunities in research. 📅 25 Sept | via Zoom 🔗 Register by 23 Sept tinyurl.com/CRUK-CoL-Cen...
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Let’s Talk About… Being Technical Staff - The Highs, Lows and Surprises
Let’s Talk About… Being Technical Staff - The Highs, Lows and Surprises seminar is led by the CRUK City of London Centre.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New publication shows how a specially-developed AI has revealed a promising combination of cancer treatments that could help patients with locally advanced rectal cancer live longer. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...
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AI reveals cancer therapy’s effectiveness
Artificial intelligence developed by researchers at UCL has revealed a promising combination of cancer treatments that could help patients with locally advanced rectal cancer live longer.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Today, His Majesty The King visited a pioneering Innovation Hub, where King’s College London scientists are driving research into cancer. Taking place at Guy’s Cancer Centre, the visit formed part of the 300th anniversary of Guy’s Hospital. Read more here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-w...
His Majesty unveils a new commemorative plaque by pulling back a purple cloth, joined by members of hospital staff.His Majesty King Charles III walks through the entrance of Guy’s Cancer Centre alongside Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Shitij Kapur and Professor Sheila Singh, Head of the Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Joint Head of the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences.His Majesty looks on while a King’s researcher explains their work in the laboratory.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
RadNet PhD Student Callum Emin will be taking part in this year’s @pintofscience.uk! Callum will be exploring the question “Can Radioactive Drugs Assist our Bodies in Fighting Cancers?” on Wednesday 20th May, 19:00 at London Hospital Tavern. Get your ticket here! pintofscience.co.uk/event/smart-...
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Smart Medicine
What if the future of medicine isn’t louder or more dramatic—but smarter? From invisible changes that control our genes, to intelligent tools that can read…
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🎓 Our new PhD studentship is now open! Join our centre of excellence researchers to characterise the impact of radiotherapy on the tumour microenvironment using cancer-on-chip platforms. 🏛 4-year studentship based at UCL ⏰ Apply by 01.05.26 🔗Full details available at: www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Meet Irene Mbutu-Austin, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and PhD student. She works with patients using advanced imaging equipment and is researching how low levels of radiation affect healthcare staff. This is her #SmashingStereotypes #BSW26 story! @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social youtu.be/dItj4M3KzSA?...
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Meet Irene, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and PhD student at KCL | #SmashingStereotypes
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Excited to share that Irene Mbutu-Austin is part of this year’s #SmashingStereotypes Campaign! Irene is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and a PhD student research on chronic low-dose radiation exposure in technologists. Read more: bit.ly/4r2VoIV
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Smashing Stereotypes: Irene Mbutu-Austin - British Science Week
Smashing Stereotypes: Irene Mbutu-Austin
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Proud to support British Science Association's #SmashingStereotypes! Progress in radiobiology and radiation oncology, relies on the collective expertise of diverse people and careers. Keep an eye out for our colleague being featured this week 🙌
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 05/02/2026
Today, we’re launching a new company, ALTx Therapeutics. Founded by Simon Boulton, the company will develop the first precision therapies targeting ALT cancers, in partnership with Slingshot Therapeutics Limited and @crhorizons.bsky.social. Find out more ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-02...
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The context to @karinstraathof.bsky.social's talk is collaboration supported by @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social bringing together her translational research group and the proton beam radiotherapy team, enabling research into optimisation of combined radiation + CAR T-cell therapy in sarcoma. #CRUKCoL2026
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Today is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme, United by Unique, highlights the individual stories and motivations that shape cancer care experiences. At CRUK CoL RRC, we’re inviting researchers to share their “Why I do cancer research” #WorldCancerDay #WhyIResearchCancer #UnitedByUnique
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Join us on 5th Feb where our researchers meet to mark World Cancer Day 2026. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-world-...
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UCL World Cancer Day Public Lecture
To mark World Cancer Day 2026, our UCL panellists discuss some of the latest cancer research in their respective fields.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
This year has been full of exciting developments for PPIE at the CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre! 🧵
2025 Round-up: Celebrating PPIE at the City of London Radiation Research Centre
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Congratulations to Professor Hawkins on recruiting the first participant to her new study FORTESS www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/patient...
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Patients with rectal cancer recruited to new clinical trial : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the CRUK CoL Radiation Research Centre Symposium, it was great to hear all the fantastic projects being undertaken by our PhD students and Researchers.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Dr Charles-Antoine Collins-Fekete & Prof Maria Hawkins's new study looks at how AI helps predict treatment success in rectal Cancer patients. www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/...
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AI tool helps predict treatment success in rectal cancer patients
AI can predict how well patients with rectal cancer will respond to treatment by analysing standard tissue samples taken during diagnosis, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and UCLH.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🎉 Happy Birthday to Marie Curie! 🎉 Born on 7 November 1867, Marie Curie was a trailblazing physicist & chemist whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern radiation research. 🧵 (1/4) (Portrait of Marie Curie [1867 - 1934]. Image from Wellcome)
Portrait of Marie Curie [1867 - 1934]. Image from Wellcome
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Ben Hall @hallben.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Very excited to share an advert for a new lecturer position in Computational Cancer at UCL! Permanent position at assistant professor level- join a growing community at UCL in a cutting edge discipline. Please share widely! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🚨 Just over a week left! Don’t miss your chance to apply for one of our incredible PhD projects. Your future in research starts here — apply now and take the leap! #PhDOpportunity #ResearchLife @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @qmbci.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @crick.ac.uk
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Visit our virtual exhibition for "What does Radiotherapy mean to you?", a powerful creative arts project that brought together people with experience of radiotherapy, their loved ones, & researchers. Check it out here 👉 bit.ly/4hlT24H
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Congratulations to Dr Catarina Veiga on winning the Spiers' Prize for Outreach www.ipem.ac.uk/news/ipem-aw...
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IPEM 2025 Prizes and Awards Winners
Celebrating excellence in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering with our 2025 Awards and Prize winners.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Interested in carrying out research in cancer Radiotherapy and Radiobiology? Applications are open now for our PhD programme for 2026 intake! @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @qmbci.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk crukradnet.colcc.ac.uk/phd-students...
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PhD Studentships Projects - CRUK RadNet
Applications now open for PhD Studentships for September 2026 The CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre PhD Programme This is a unique multidisciplinary and collaborative training opportuni...
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
New PhD project available at KCL - kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/mult...
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Multimodal AI-based Multi-Toxicity Predictive Models in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Radiotherapy - MRC DTP
(a) Scientific basis of the project Radiotherapy (RT) is a key curative treatment modality of Head and Neck Cancers (HNC) that, despite technological advances and due to unavoidable irradiation of nea...
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Mcclelland lab @mcclellandlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Please visit our newly refreshed and updated website mcclellandlab.com We seem to be hard to find on Google for some reason, any tips from website savvy people?? 🙏
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: UCLH @uclhresearch.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🏆 Huge congratulations to the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at @uclh.bsky.social on winning the Contribution to World Class Research Award at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Celebrating Excellence Awards 2025.
UCLH Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) team on stage collecting their trophy
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Grab your tickets now for our upcoming webinar, 'Let's Talk About... Being A Cancer Researcher Affected By Cancer'. 12-1pm on Thurs 2 Oct, with inspiring speakers from across the CRUK research centres network. Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
To mark #WorldRTDay, we’re sharing artworks from our "What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You?" project created by patients, loved ones & professionals reflecting on their radiotherapy journeys. Trigger warning: These pieces include themes of cancer & radiotherapy treatment. #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy
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What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You?

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To mark World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, we’re sharing powerful artworks created by patients, loved ones, and healthcare researchers and professionals as part of the What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You? Project by CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre.

Trigger Warning: These pieces explore deeply personal experiences of cancer and radiotherapy. They include themes of illness, treatment, and emotional vulnerability. Please take care while viewing.

With heartfelt thanks to the contributors who generously shared their stories and creativity. Your voices are central to this project and to WRAD’s mission of amplifying lived experience in radiotherapy.

Learn more via the linked articles below.

Proceeding posts show images of the artworks which have a black background and have drawings, collage and written pieces reflecting on the creators experiences with radiotherapy.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
To mark #WorldRTDay, we’re sharing artworks from our "What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You?" project created by patients, loved ones & professionals reflecting on their radiotherapy journeys. Trigger warning: These pieces include themes of cancer & radiotherapy treatment. #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy
This is a panel with the title: 
What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You?

The text below the title states: 
To mark World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, we’re sharing powerful artworks created by patients, loved ones, and healthcare researchers and professionals as part of the What Does Radiotherapy Mean to You? Project by CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre.

Trigger Warning: These pieces explore deeply personal experiences of cancer and radiotherapy. They include themes of illness, treatment, and emotional vulnerability. Please take care while viewing.

With heartfelt thanks to the contributors who generously shared their stories and creativity. Your voices are central to this project and to WRAD’s mission of amplifying lived experience in radiotherapy.

Learn more via the linked articles below.

Proceeding posts show images of the artworks which have a black background and have drawings, collage and written pieces reflecting on the creators experiences with radiotherapy.
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
👉🏽 Join us for our info session tomorrow, 21 August, at 6pm. See our website for how to join.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Over the past few weeks, 7 people with lived experience of cancer have provided invaluable input on a research summary for an upcoming grant application led by one of our RadNetCoL researchers, Dr Sam Terry (@syaterry.bsky.social) ‪@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social‬.
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Our next 'Let's Talk About...' webinar w CRUK Scotland Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social looks at the challenges of experiencing cancer or supporting a loved one, while working in cancer research. Thurs 2 Oct, 12-1pm. Free, all research staff and students welcome bit.ly/3IC8oEL
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Let’s Talk About… Being a cancer researcher affected by cancer
Seminar exploring the challenges of experiencing cancer in a personal capacity and of loved ones while working in cancer research
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Understanding the emotional impact of PPI is key to meaningful collaborations between PPI contributors, & researchers and support staff. Read this blog including suggested strategies by @lisawhittaker02.bsky.social & Anne Croudass published by @arc-southlondon.bsky.social: bit.ly/3GpvrlH #PPIE #PPI
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The emotional side of PPI: Understanding its impact and how to navigate it
Lisa Whittaker, former PPI coordinator at King’s College London’s School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences and now research involvement lead at Blood Cancer UK, and Anne Croudass, lead re...
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Samantha Terry (she/her) @syaterry.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
As a radioactive therapy researcher, I am fundraising for Radiotherapy UK by walking lots! Radiotherapy UK is a charity dedicated to ensuring everyone in the UK has access to high-quality radiotherapy treatment. They make a real difference in people's lives. Please donate here: tinyurl.com/yck44z2y
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
NEW JOB opportunity, we are hiring a Research Fellow in Computational Neuro-Oncology for our PROVIDENTIA 1000 project. Learn more and apply here; tinyurl.com/mtwm2psw
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Susana Godinho @susanagodinho.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
👋 Are you looking for a postdoc position? Do you think microtubules are fascinating? Then we might have the job for you! 2-year funded postdoc to join our lab! 👉 deadline 20/06 👇 check it out www.godinholab.com
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 21/05/2025
Read our Q&A with Simon Boulton (@boultonlab.bsky.social), a group leader here at the Crick who co-founded the company Artios in 2016. Artios is a biotech company that develops cancer treatments that target DNA damage response pathways. www.crick.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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From the lab to the clinic: developing the next generation of precision cancer therapies
Crick group leader Simon Boulton co-founded Artios in 2016, a spin-out from Cancer Research UK’s Commercial Partnerships, where he is now VP of Science Strategy. Artios develops cancer treatments that...
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
We have a exciting PhD studentship at UCL Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Learn more by clicking here www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-phys...
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Cell Death Mechanisms (23043)
Four-Year Funded Studentship. Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Exciting opportunity to join us and be involved with the CRUK CoL Radiation Research Centre
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
PhD Studentships funded by Guy's Cancer Charity available at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Check out the projects www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
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Guy's Cancer Charity Radiation Research Studentships
Guy’s Cancer Charity will support 2 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships. Based at KCL and align with the CRUK City of London Radiation Research Centre of Excellence and its student trainee programme.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Two weeks to go before our applications for the below project closes. Don't miss your chance to join us.
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We have a exciting PhD studentship at UCL Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Learn more and apply below www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-phys...
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Cell Death Mechanisms (23043)
Four-Year Funded Studentship. Application Deadline: 2nd May 2025
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Listen to CoL Radiation Research Centre co-director Dr Maria Hawkins talk about proton beam therapy, which will help target cancer more precisely than standard radiotherapy. Support @cancerresearchuk.org: cruk.ink/4hDysv7
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Final week before our PhD applications close, dont miss your chance to be part of the @RadNetCRUKCoL and work at our amazing universities #uclcancer #QMBCI #KCLcancer_pharm #KCL #TheCrick - crukradnet.colcc.ac.uk/phd-students...
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CRUK Radiation Research City of London Centre @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Happy International Women's day. a big thank you to all the women who make up our CoL RadNet.
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