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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌍 We are pleased to share an update on our Virtual Mobility project, “Perceptions of Care: The Support Needs of Cholangiocarcinoma Patients: A Mixed-Methods Study,” developed within the Precision-BTC Network and COST Action CA22125.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📢 We are delighted to invite you to join us next Thursday, September 10th at 16:00 CET, for Webinar 3: Ongoing Clinical Trials for BTC in Europe! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We are excited to continue the Precision-BTC-Net Education series with a new short video exploring Digital Twin Technology and its potential role in biliary tract cancer.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🔬New research identifies a promising immunotherapy target for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA). A new international study published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy has identified MARCO as a promising therapeutic target in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA).

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎥 Meet Bile-Bert! 💚 We're excited to launch Precision-BTC-Network Education, a new series of short educational videos on biliary tract cancer. Our first video introduces the basics of biliary stenting and its role in improving patient care. Read more below !👇

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📅 Save the date: 29-30 April 2027 | 📍Salamanca (Spain) We are delighted to share that the next joint #ENSCCA / Precision-BTC-Network meeting will take place in Salamanca on 29-30 April 2027. This will be the final meeting of our #COSTaction and can't wait to see you all!

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🔬New research from @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social sheds light on iCCA, a highly aggressive liver cancer. The study shows how tumour-derived IL-6 signalling reshapes cancer cells & the tumour microenvironment — revealing new metabolic vulnerabilities for therapy. 🔗 precision-btc.eu/news/114

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📢 Registration & Call for Abstracts OPEN! Join the ENS-CCA / Precision-BTC Network Joint Conference! 📍Rhodes, Greece 🗓June 11–12, 2026 (in-person & online) 📝 Abstract deadline: 6 Apr 📋 Registration deadline: 6 May 🔗 Details & registration: precision-btc.eu/events/actio...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🔬 Upcoming Webinar: Translating HER2-Directed Therapy in BTC 🗓 Mar 2 | 🕒 15:00 CET | Online Part of the ICRN/ENS-CCA Translational Science Series. 🎙 Prof Joaquin Arribas & Dr Funda Meric-Bernstam 🎓 Chairs: Prof Juan Valle & Dr Anna Saborowski 🔗https://precision-btc.eu/events/webinars#

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It’s #WorldCCADay! 🌍 We are proud to join the global #RecognizeCCA campaign to raise awareness for cholangiocarcinoma as a primary liver cancer. Watch our new video to see how Precision-BTC is working to advance research and improve outcomes for patients: 🧬📺 youtu.be/l2Tmw88Ib4E

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Facing the Challenge if BTC in 2026 & Beyond | #WorldCCADay

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!👩‍🔬 At Precision-BTC, women represent 54% of our 635+ members and hold 60% of our leadership roles. Our Gender Equality Plan ensures sex and gender equity are at the heart of both our research and governance🧬✨ Read more: precision-btc.eu/news/101

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

📣We are proud to announce the new International Consensus on CCA, now published in @natrevgastrohep.nature.com !🧬 This landmark update, led by @ENSCCA and @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social , provides a global roadmap for #CCA research and clinical care🌍 🔗 Read more: precision-btc.eu/news/99

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📢 Supporting the next generation of BTC researchers! In our 3rd call we’ve awarded 12 grants (8 STSMs, 2 VM, 2 YRI) with 90% going to Young Researchers & 50% to ITCs 🌍 Plus, 45 trainees are joining our March Training Schools and 12 pairs have started the Mentoring Programme! 🚀

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

📢 Update: BTC Training School The “Biliary Tract Cancers: Practical Approaches in Challenging Environments” Training School has two key changes: 📍 New venue: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona 🗓️ Deadline extended: 3 Dec 2025 📋 Apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📣 Upcoming Webinar! Join the next ICRN / Precision-BTC Network webinar on Translating HER2-Directed Therapy in Biliary Tract Cancer! 🗓️ December 9, 2025 ⏰ 09:00 ET / 15:00 CET Don't miss this expert discussion! cholangiocarcinoma-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🚀3rd Call for Mobility Grants is OPEN! Apply now for STSMs, Virtual Mobility, or YRI Conference Grants — great chances to build skills, expand collaborations, and grow within the Precision-BTC Network. 🗓Deadlines: • STSM & VM: 20 Dic 2025 • YRI Grants: 20 Jul 2026

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

STSM highlight: meet Dr Bengi Ozkahraman 👋, who travelled from Turkey to London to work in the Faraday Lab at The Royal Institution under Prof Nguyễn T. K. Thanh. Her project focused on HA-modified liposomal Zn-doped iron oxide nanoflowers for targeted cisplatin delivery.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🧬 The new Multi-institutional BTC PDX Database is tackling one of the biggest gaps in BTC research, the lack of representative pre-clinical models. Led by Dr Anna Saborowski & Lisa Wende, it brings together PDXs and organoids from across Europe. 🔗 precision-btc.eu/news/80

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Our next Virtual Mobility highlight: meet Gemma Iserte Fort 👋, Hepatic Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Her VM project focused on how nurses across Europe can play a stronger role in cholangiocarcinoma care.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🌟 Deadline Extended! 🌟 There’s still time to apply for the @PrecisionBTCnet / @CcaEns / @curecc Mentorship Program — a unique opportunity to learn, connect & grow in BTC research. 🗓️ New deadline: Nov 7, 2025 👩‍🏫 Mentor: forms.gle/BtHBxxgtLxCT... 🧑‍🎓 Mentee: forms.gle/9we2jokL9pee...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our next Mobility Grant highlight 🌍 Meet Esma Gökçe 👋, recipient of a Virtual Mobility Grant! Her project explored quality of life, anxiety, and depression in patients with cholangiocarcinoma through a prospective cohort study, aiming to improve patient-centred care.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

📢Applications are OPEN for our next Training School! 'Biliary Tract Cancers: Practical Approaches in Challenging Environments.' 📍 Tbilisi, Georgia 🗓 March 21–22, 2026 Gain insights on BTC diagnosis, management & care centralization. 📋Apply by Nov 7 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Our next STSM highlight: meet Kevin Delgado 👋, who joined Dr Luke Boulter’s lab at the University of Edinburgh. During his stay, Kevin explored 3D in vitro and in vivo models to study how tumour microenvironments contribute to chemoresistance in CCA.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

📢Applications are OPEN for our upcoming Training School! Advanced Preclinical Models for Biliary Tract Cancers 📍University of Florence, Italy 🗓March 26–27, 2026 Gain hands-on experience with BTC models — from organoids to GEMMs. 📋Apply by Nov 4: forms.gle/ALfKSte3vArX...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🌟Calling all Young Researchers & Investigators! Applications are still open for our Mentorship Program — a chance to connect with experts, gain guidance & grow your career! 💬Past mentees: precision-btc.eu/post/alumni 📋Apply: precision-btc.eu/info/mentorp... 🗓Deadline: 1/11/2025

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

STSM highlight: meet Paraskevi Manoli👋, who travelled from the University of Patras 🇬🇷 to the University of Salamanca 🇪🇸 Her mission focused on evaluating BBR-based hybrid compounds in CCA cells, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the Precision-BTC Network.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

STSM highlight: meet @michelezanoni.bsky.social 👋, postdoctoral researcher at IRST Dino Amadori (Italy), who joined Dr Silvia Affò’s lab at IDIBAPS (Barcelona). His mission: developing advanced 3D and in vivo models of the iCCA TME to improve biological understanding and drug screening.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Our next STSM highlight: meet Jan Caira👋, PhD student from iMed (Lisbon) who joined Prof Jesús Banales’ group in San Sebastián. Her project explored the pharmacological activation of ferroptosis as a way to eliminate cholangiocarcinoma — from bioinformatics to in vitro assays.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Our next STSM highlight: meet Aynura Karimova 👋, who spent 2 weeks in Mannheim, Germany, working on iron oxide nanoparticles for cancer therapy. Her project explored how PEG & PEG/Tween 80 coatings can boost nanoparticle stability, drug loading & cytotoxicity.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Our next STSM highlight: meet Moyo Feyide 👋, who joined Prof Chiara Raggi’s team in Florence. He explored the use of 3D models to study primary liver cancers and deepened his understanding of metabolism in cholangiocarcinoma.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Registration is OPEN for the 2025/26 Mentorship Program! The @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social/@CcaEns/@curecc initiative connects mentors & mentees worldwide to share knowledge, build skills & foster collaboration in BTC research. 🔗Info & registration precision-btc.eu/info/mentorp... 🗓Deadline 1 Nov

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Our next STSM highlight: meet Lisa Wende 👋, who joined Dr Tian Tian’s group at VHIO (Barcelona). She gained hands-on expertise with PDX & PDO models for cholangiocarcinoma — skills that will be key for her PhD project.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🌟New Mentorship Call Opens Oct 1🌟 The @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social Mentorship Program (with ENS-CCA & Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation) is back, connecting mentors & mentees to learn, share & grow! 🎥Watch highlights from last year’s edition youtu.be/5sJ8OYdMXPA Ready to join? Applications open soon!

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Precision-BTC Network Mentorship Program | Growing Together

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Our next STSM grant highlight: meet Giulia Tesini👋, who spent some time in Prof Chiara Braconi' lab in Glasgow. As a clinician, she stepped into the wet lab for the first time — gaining hands-on experience with translational research and how it can complement clinical work.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

For our first VM grant highlight, meet João Gomes 👋 He carried out a systematic review on the health economics of biliary tract cancer, looking at treatment costs, reimbursement, and access to care. 💡 One striking finding: costs triple from first- to third-line therapy.

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🌍The Precision-BTC Network’s Mobility Grants power collaboration across Europe. This year: 9 STSM & 4 VM — driving research visits & online teamwork. Over the next weeks we’ll spotlight their journeys here & on our socials! 📢Curious to join? 2025/26 call opens in November!

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📢Save the date: June 11–12, 2026 📍Rhodes, Greece The 2026 Precision-BTC General Meeting will be held jointly with ENS-CCA to celebrate their 10th anniversary! 🔹 Day 1: Academia–Pharma exchange 🔹 Day 2: WG projects & collaboration 🔗https://precision-btc.eu/events/actionmeetings ✨More info soon!

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🌱 “This journey has been nothing short of amazing.” Dr. Yashbir Singh (@yashbir143) reflects on his experience in the Precision-BTC Mentorship Programme, working alongside Prof. Jesper B. Andersen on AI & CCA. 📖 Read his story: precision-btc.eu/news/yashbir...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

📢 Help us improve BTC care! WG4 of Precision-BTC Net is surveying nurses & doctors on nursing roles in cholangiocarcinoma care in Europe. 🕒 <5 min | 🌍 Europe-wide 👉 lnkd.in/eRVYFgdG Please share!

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

📬The Spring 2025 Precision-BTC Newsletter is out! Catch up on major events, exciting grant updates, new publications, registry progress, and upcoming meetings. This edition is packed with highlights from across the network! 🔗 Read the full edition: precision-btc.eu/newsletters

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🔬 Upcoming Webinar: Advancing Treatment in BTC Join us for a new Precision-BTC Network session on: 💡 Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump (HAIP) for BTC 🗓️ Tuesday, July 8 | 🕓 16:00 CET | 📍 Online 🎙 Speakers: Dr Bas Groot Koerkamp & Dr Maeve Lowery 🔗 Zoom: usal-es.zoom.us/j/82843171760

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🚨The Precision-BTC Clinical Registry is now live! A global, multicentre initiative collecting high-quality clinical data on BTC to support collaboration & improve patient outcomes. Coordinated by Jesús M. Bañales & Laura Izquierdo Sánchez. 🔗 precision-btc.eu/info/profreg...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🚨New milestone in CCA research! Explore the European Histological Registry and its first publication🧬 🔗https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40513068/ 📊~300 cases from 6 countries, with clinical data & growing collaborations. Want to contribute or use the data? Contact coordinator Prof Guido Carpino

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

📢New Webinar Series Launch! Join us for the 1st edition of our new series: Ongoing Clinical Trials for BTC in Europe, hosted by Precision-BTC-net (WG3), @CcaEns and UKCCCR. 🗓️4 Sep 2025, 16:00 CET 🎙️Speaker: Dr Angela Lamarca 🎤Moderator: Dr Lorenza Rimassa 🔗 precision-btc.eu/events/webin...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

What an inspiring 2 days at the Liquid Biopsy & Precision-BTC Net Conference in beautiful Mallorca! 🌿 We joined an amazing community of researchers, clinicians & advocates that shared key advances from liquid biopsy to AI-driven therapies. Thanks to all who made it possible!🙌

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COST @costprogramme.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Nice to see many more #COSTactions on Bluesky like @gametablenetwork.bsky.social, @eurocurvobionet.bsky.social, @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social, @6g-physec.bsky.social and @pact-costaction.bsky.social. Follow for their news, views, networking opportunities! Full list: bsky.app/profile/cost...

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🚨 Precision-BTC Mobility Grants: 3rd Open Call! 🚨 Applications for STSM & VM grants open 1 Feb 2025 and close 15 Mar 2025! 🔬 STSM:💻 VM:Don't miss this opportunity—apply now! 📢 #BTCResearch #MobilityGrants precision-btc.eu/secondCallVM precision-btc.eu/secondCallSTSM

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🗣️Patient Infographics now available! Informative BTC treatments materials by #MichelaRofei in Italian & Spanish, with English and more languages coming soon! 📖👏Thanks to @chiarabraconi @rirmacias @DrAngelaLamarca #APiC @atuvibi & all contributors! precision-btc.eu/info/infograph…

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🌟Exciting news! The Precision-BTC-Net/ICRN Mentorship Program kicks off Dec 15th! We’ve connected 14 mentor/mentee pairs across 10 countries. Huge thanks to all applicants & our amazing mentors! 👏Special thanks to Chiara Gabbi @chiaragabbi1, Rocío Macías @rirmacias, & @curecc

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Precision-BTC-Network @precisionbtcnet.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Meet the BTC Team!🌍 Kevin Delgado @Keeviin_dc @hevepharm studies biomarkers & targeted therapies for BTC diagnosis/prognosis! Prof Stephanie Roessler @StephRoessler integrates cohort data with lab models to uncover biomarkers & drivers of early BTC🔬 🔗 precision-btc.eu/news-meetbtc

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