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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our students joined @icbcdt.bsky.social for a 4 day #HumanCentredDesign & Human Factors Engineering course at Madingley Hall. Through workshops, presentations & case studies, they explored how human-centred approaches can shape medical device development. Thanks to We are Human for a great week!

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our next #ConvergingOnCancer seminar explores new approaches to #GICancer, from understanding tumour biology to translating biomarkers into clinical practice. Join us to hear from:

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What happens after #cancer treatment? Our Catalyst team has explored the “mirrored burden” of post-treatment follow-up through #CoDesign with cancer survivors and healthcare professionals, identifying ways clearer handovers could help prevent patients falling through the gaps. 📄 buff.ly/8knv5h2

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🧠 How can #engineering new models of the human brain help us understand #BrainCancer? Join our next #ConvergingOnCancer International Seminar 📅3 September, 10-11am BST

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Can AI predict cancer's next move? @stephensammut.bsky.social is using #AI to understand how #BreastCancer changes during treatment, personalising #Cancer care. 👉 buff.ly/P9vBRKq This is the first in our Assistant Director Research Spotlight series. Follow for more from the Centre. @icr.ac.uk

Photo of Stephen with a quote saying "We're trying to use AI to build clinical 'crystal balls', tools that can help predict the right drug, for the right person, at the right time."

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Behind every breakthrough are the tools that make it possible. New publication from Prof Paul French and colleagues at @imperialphysics.bsky.social describes an improved open-source optical autofocus system for microscopy, helping make high-quality imaging more accessible. 📖 buff.ly/9piqkZU

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Quantitative evaluation of LED‐based optical autofocus module

We report an improved version of the open-source optical autofocus (OAF) module (openAF) for light microscopy, replacing the superluminescent diode (SLD) with a multimode-optical fibre-coupled LED…

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How can nanotechnology deliver chemotherapy + immunotherapy together? 💊🤖 Centre #PhD student Elina Tanskanen with @patelgroup.bsky.social and Jun Ishihara at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social developed a nanoparticle that co-delivers doxorubicin and IL-12 mRNA. 📖 buff.ly/KStmyG5

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Researchers from @ucl.ac.uk, @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk combined computational modelling, #CancerBiology and clinical expertise to create a 'virtual tumour' model for non-small cell #LungCancer. @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

New study in @pnasnexus.org shows tiny blood vessel structures can influence how #cancer spreads. When clusters of tumour cells pass through narrow vessels, branching points act like mechanical “splitting zones,” pulling them apart into smaller groups or single cells. 🔗 buff.ly/mP276vT

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🔬 Join us online for our next Future Leaders Seminar on 17 June (12–1pm). Hear Centre PhD students share their research and experiences of working across disciplines as #ConvergenceScience researchers. Open to members across @icr.ac.uk and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our students took part in a #PatientEngagement Workshop, sharing their research and hearing directly from patients. The conversations were a valuable reminder that effective #ScienceCommunication is about listening as well as explaining. Thank you to everyone involved. 🙏

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧬How can #genomics help us uncover cancer's vulnerabilities? Join us to hear how novel genomic approaches are revealing new insights into #cancer evolution and identifying potential therapeutic targets. #ConvergingOnCancer International Seminar 📅 2 July, 10-11am BST

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

New preprint from researchers at @imperialsci.bsky.social and @icr.ac.uk introduces CanonicalTockySeq - exploring how #TCells change over time during #immunotherapy to better understand treatment responses. ➡️ buff.ly/HUSjiDM @monotockylab.bsky.social @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social #CRUKFunded

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Highlights of Centre supported research featured at #AACR26 🔬Includes: safer and more targeted therapies, #ProstateCancer drug development, liquid biopsy approaches to monitoring treatment response, improving #immunotherapies for solid tumours, and early detection. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/CBTKuV6

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🤔 How can compounds released by immune cells help us better understand #cancer? Exciting to see Centre-funded Clinical Research Fellow Nader Bedwani as first author on a newly published scoping review on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by immune cells. @metabolomicsj.bsky.social

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Great to see Centre-funded Clinical Research Fellow Nick Waldron as co-first author on a new review in the British Journal of Cancer as part of their Emerging Leaders series 👏

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

👏 Great to see our Centre students Aria, Maja and Killian supporting the YEAH! Careers event with an #AI-themed workshop for Year 8 & 9 pupils. These #WideningParticipation activities help give students early exposure to healthcare and #STEMCareers as they start thinking about GCSE choices.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🤔 How can #ConvergenceScience help unlock new treatments for #ChildhoodCancers? Our next #ConvergingOnCancer seminar will explore how researchers are advancing #PrecisionMedicine and targeted #CancerBiology to better understand and treat #PaediatricCancers.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

💡Derisking Cancer Innovation We welcomed a delegation from @arpa-h.bsky.social the US federal funding agency mandated to accelerate high-impact biomedical breakthroughs, to the Centre where they met members of our Catalyst team, Patrick Kierkegaard, Bowen Su and @arnaudjlegrand.bsky.social

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Convergence science at scale: From #CancerResearch to #AI and sustainability, our Centre and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s School of #ConvergenceScience are working in complementary ways to accelerate impact, tackling complex challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. 👉 buff.ly/ot17sBx

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🔬 New research reveals a dual‑drug strategy targeting a key weakness in cancer’s RNA processing Scientists at @icr.ac.uk & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social show how two existing drugs can be repurposed to disrupt RNA splicing - a process cancer cells depend on to survive.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#AACR2026 Do not miss this poster from @udaibanerji.bsky.social and team, involving work from one of our CRUK-funded PhD students, Brian Cunningham.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

If you’re attending #AACR2026, don’t miss this poster from @udaibanerji.bsky.social and team, showcasing Centre‑supported high‑impact research from the Drug Development Unit at the ICR and The Royal Marsden

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🔬 How is #AI changing decisions in #cancer care? Our next #ConvergingOnCancer seminar explores how data, imaging & AI are helping doctors better understand and respond to cancer.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

💡 New research is shining a light on the hidden costs of living with and beyond breast cancer in the UK. At the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference, Patrick Kierkegaard, (the Centre's Implementation Science Lead) spoke to the Daily Mail about findings from the CASCARA programme.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Since COVID, lateral flow tests are widely used in healthcare but could they detect #OvarianCancer? New research from our PhD student Aida Abdelwahed, supervised by Prof Molly Stevens and Dr Srdjan Saso, explores how #nanotechnology could test multiple biomarkers at once. 🔗 buff.ly/hRGAG8s

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🔬 How can we better harness the immune system to fight cancer? Our next #ConvergingOnCancer seminar will explore how researchers are enhancing anti-tumour immune responses through cross-disciplinary approaches. 📅 16th April, 10-11am

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Great to see CSC students Aria, Saki & Shania inspiring the next generation at an @icr.ac.uk careers event 👏 6th-form students visited labs, explored #CancerResearch careers, and heard directly from scientists 🧪 Huge thanks to everyone who took part, these moments really help open up #STEM pathways

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Does routine sample preservation change the metals inside breast tumours? A new study in @pubs.acs.org featuring Centre-funded #PhD student Amy Lovejoy found key metals remain largely intact after processing - meaning archived samples can still reveal important biology. 🔗 buff.ly/cWYGMiX

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Know a teacher with curious sixth-form students? Please share 📣 The Science in Medicine School Teams Prize @imperialnhli.bsky.social invites student teams to develop a creative, science-informed idea that could help address inequalities in #cancer risk or access to care.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr Mathew Vithayathil, one of our Clinical Research Fellows, on his publication in @thelancet.com Using #MachineLearning to predict survival in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma - an important step towards more personalised #cancer care. 📰 buff.ly/IY14trj #ConvergenceScience

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Early detection saves lives but screening doesn’t catch every #cancer. For patients diagnosed later with #ColorectalCancer or #GIST, precision in surgery can shape long-term recovery.

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our 2026 Annual Symposium brought together researchers from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and @icr.ac.uk to showcase personalised diagnostics, convergence therapies and resistance monitoring. The day showed how #Biology, #Engineering, #DataScience and clinical insight accelerate #CancerResearch

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🌍 #ConvergingOnCancer: International Online Seminar The #convergence of biological pathways: from cell death to immune responses and from autophagy to genome stability. 🗓 Thursday 5th March 2026 🕙 10–11am GMT | 11–12 CET | 6–7pm SGT 🔗 bit.ly/3OzEBQ0

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Sixth-form students have bright ideas for better #Cancer care as part of Imperial’s Science in Medicine School Teams Prize💡 So much creativity on show - congratulations to all involved! 👏 👉 Read more: www.convergencesciencecentre.ac.uk/news-events/... @imperialmed.bsky.social #ConvergenceScience

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

On #WorldCancerDay, we’re reflecting on how #ConvergenceScience is reshaping #CancerResearch by putting each patient’s uniqueness at the centre. Every #cancer is different and personalised solutions emerge when expertise comes together. 🌍 #UnitedByUnique @icr.ac.uk @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

📸 A snapshot of our 2025 highlights - showcasing the breadth of work and collaborations from a busy year, and we’re excited to build on this progress in 2026. 👇 www.convergencesciencecentre.ac.uk/research/res... #Cancer #CancerResearch #ConvergenceScience

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

📣Hiring: Health Economist (Cancer Innovation) Early-stage modelling & HTA. Help shape how value is defined for emerging cancer technologies before they reach the clinic. 👉 Apply by 16 Feb 2026 jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13... #HealthEconomics #HTA #CancerResearch #Hiring #ConvergenceScience #Cancer

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Only 2 weeks left to apply for our 2026 Development Fund! ⏳ Got an idea that crosses disciplines or sparks new collaborations between @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and @icr.ac.uk ? We’d love to see it.💡🤝 Apply by Monday 2nd Feb. #CancerResearch #ConvergenceScience #Cancer #FundingOpportunity

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

How do academic discoveries become real-world impact? Join our “Navigating the #Research Translation Journey” #seminar with Simone Fratta ( @crhorizons.bsky.social) - exploring the path from discovery to #SpinOuts and licensing. 📅 15 Jan 2026 3-4pm (online) 🔗 More info: bit.ly/44DTYwa

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🚀Don't miss out on exciting #PhD studentship & fellowship opportunities! We’re looking for aspiring researchers ready to push boundaries in #CancerResearch and #ConvergenceScience: 📈 Non-Clinical PhD - Data Science 🗓 Deadline: 8 Jan 2026 🩺 Clinical Research Fellowships 🗓 Deadline: 11 Jan 2026

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🧪Are you passionate about #ChemicalBiology and interdisciplinary research that could transform #cancer science? We've got two #PhD studentships available in partnership with @icbcdt.bsky.social, starting Oct 2026. Deadline to apply is 5pm, Friday 30th January 2026. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44Xe8BF

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🎄 Festive fun with our Centre students - from Quizmas to Catch the Stocking🧦thanks to KDM Events! 🏆Congrats to the winning team - Bevis, Saki & Becky. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here's to an exciting 2026 ahead! ✨

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

⚛️ INTREPID is bringing together experts across #engineering, #biology, clinical #research and #DataScience to advance the use of live human tissue samples in the lab - to create more accurate, human-relevant models of #cancer while reducing reliance on animal models. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4iUUQTa

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

At a recent #PublicEngagement workshop, our Convergence Science Centre students explored ✅what Public Engagement is ❔why it matters ⌛ 1-min research pitches 🔬 talking #CancerResearch with the public 🎨 Some brilliant creative ideas emerged as they designed hands-on festival activities!

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

#PhD opportunity for #ConvergenceScience PhD & Black Leaders in Cancer Programme Interdisciplinary #CancerResearch projects at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social & @icr.ac.uk. Extra support available for those applying via the Black Leaders in Cancer scheme. 🗓 Apply by 26 Jan 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4a5R9Yq

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

#Cancer evolves like an ecosystem🌳- can #maths & #AI help us treat it smarter? @stroblmar.bsky.social, an Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellow at @imperial-ix.bsky.social and @icr.ac.uk, is exploring how evolutionary modelling could personalise treatment and delay resistance 👉 bit.ly/3KtLdy0

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 27/11/2025

📺TONIGHT: Don't miss 'Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures' at 9pm on Channel 4. Hear from Professor Juanita Lopez and the pioneering 5G trial – the first adaptive clinical trial platform for brain cancer patients. Learn more here ⬇️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

#BenchToBedside: Our Centre-funded students gathered last week to explore how discoveries become real clinical impact. Sessions covered translational science, #ClinicalTrials, #PPIE, #Entrepreneurship, and taking innovations into practice. Thanks to our brilliant speakers for sharing their expertise

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