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Adriana Albini
Can a novel anti-diabetic, anti-obesity ‘wonder drug’ be repurposed for cancer?
Throughout human history, the search for a universal cure has captivated the minds of philosophers, healers and scientists across time and cultures. In Greek mythology, the goddess Panacea was believed to possess a potion to treat all afflictions. We still…
Is yours a beach-ready body? Dietary tips to lower your risk of melanoma
“Did you remember to bring the sunscreen?” Public awareness of the need to protect against the risk of melanoma from excessive exposure to UV rays from the sun has risen dramatically over recent decades. ‘Bringing the sunscreen’ is now a…
How telomeres protect our chromosomes, and what happens when they don’t
Chromosomes are essential structures in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells that carry genetic information as DNA. DNA is organised into genes, which provide the instructions for building and maintaining the organism. During cell division, chromosomes ensure that each daughter cell…
Women’s career progression in science: challenges, barriers, and solutions
Despite significant and hopefully promising discussions, graphs plotted using data from studies conducted at global and European levels continue to show a distinctive ‘scissors’ shape, indicating a significant gender gap in academic and scientific careers, which starts at the doctoral…
Integrative and complementary cancer care mends an ancient division to put patients first
Physicians and cancer services provide better care when they recognise the benefit that complementary therapies can bring to their patients’ mental and physical wellbeing – as well as the potential risks. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is defined by the…
Angiogenesis: how cutting the blood supply became a tool against cancer
The human body is permeated by an extensive network of approximately sixty thousand miles of blood vessels – an intricately organised system designed for the precise and efficient distribution of oxygen and nutrients to all cells and organs, and for…
Doctor AI: Will Artificial Intelligence be our next Oncology Expert?
In 2022-23 seven webinars on the theme of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care were organised by the SPCC. In a virtual round table, held on May 25th 2023, key insights were each presented by one of the participants. The symposium…
AI in Managing Clinical Data and Trials
AI is reshaping the way we live and our horizons, including medicine and clinical practice. Currently, artificial intelligence is regarded as a significant novel instrument for completing the personalised medicine revolution and creating fresh opportunities to enhance patient management. Held…
Artificial Intelligence for Specific Tumours
Digital pathology allows pathologists to diagnose and analyse tissue samples using digital images. The technology has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed up the diagnosis process, and enhance collaboration among clinicians. With the rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare,…
How did Covid impact healthcare and cancer patients?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to the healthcare industry, particularly for cancer patients, who have experienced disruptions to their treatment, delays in diagnosis, and increased stress and anxiety due to the pandemic. This webinar, that took place on…