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Molecular characterisation and functional assessment of FGFR3 mutations in cancer
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-01-31)
Genetic alterations such as mutations in the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors (FGFRs) family play important roles in the development and progression of several cancer types. How these mutations affect protein function ...
Improvements in molecular diagnostics and image analysis for detecting and managing cervical cancer
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-12-31)
This thesis addresses improvements in molecular diagnostics and in image analysis, and their combination for managing cervical cancer. Screening cytology has transformed early diagnosis but is resource intensive and highly ...
The molecular characterisation of MET addiction in lung cancer
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-08-31)
The traditional classification of lung cancer has been radically altered with increased understanding of the molecular alterations and genomic biomarkers that drive the development of the disease. Whilst molecularly targeted ...
Evaluation of dysphagia-optimising radiotherapy techniques in locally advanced oropharyngeal cancer
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-01-31)
Radiation-associated dysphagia (RAD) following chemoradiation in locally advanced oropharyngeal cancers (LA-OPC) can have a devastating impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). Establishing efficient swallow-sparing ...
Optimising trial methodologies to maximise trial efficiencies: a case study in breast cancer radiotherapy trials
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-01-31)
Background: In an era of falling local relapse rates, the risk-benefit ratio of adjuvant breast radiotherapy requires careful consideration, and the collection of normal tissue effect (NTE) data optimised. For patients at ...
Deciphering the genomic landscape and evolution in multiple myeloma
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-09-30)
Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second commonest haematological cancer in Western countries, with most patients dying from progressive disease after relapse. Currently, the molecular mechanisms responsible for the initiation ...
Immune and muli-omic profiling for molecular classification and biomarker discovery in soft tissue sarcoma
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-02-29)
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a group of over 50 rare cancers of mesenchymal origin. Classification of STS is primarily based on histological characteristics of tumours. Novel biomarkers are required that account for the ...
Circulating microRNA-652-3p as a biomarker of regorafenib resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer patients
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-09-30)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs involved in cell homeostasis. MiRNAs dysregulation has been linked with activation of oncogenic pathways, cancer progression and clinical outcome in metastatic colorectal cancer ...
Precision genomics for prostate cancer patient stratification
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-10-31)
Introduction Several unmet needs currently persist in advanced prostate cancers. Despite recent discoveries, such as identification of deficient DNA repair pathways as a key driver of prostate tumour development, relatively ...
Development of biomarker assays to dissect subtype-specific heterogeneity and anti-EGFR treatment response in colorectal cancer
(Institute of Cancer Research (University Of London), 2020-08-31)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequently diagnosed type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Although extensive biological heterogeneity at multiple "-omics" levels has been ...