Centre for Tumour Biology

Our centre's researchers work on different aspects of the biology of transformed cells or the stromal cells found in neoplastic foci. We bring together individuals with a diverse range of expertise in cell biology, molecular biology and pathology to form a synergistic approach to complex biological problems.

Our unifying interest is in understanding the cellular and molecular events which drive tumour progression to the malignant phenotype. We have a particular interest in understanding the nature of the “cross-talk” between epithelial cancer cells and their stromal partners during cancer evolution.

The centre is based around an open-plan laboratory to maximise the opportunity for collaboration and interaction between the different groups and group members.

We bring together research scientists and clinicians to work on the research problems, with a focus always on the validation of ideas and observations in clinically-derived material, to ensure that bench-work is oriented toward understanding a “real” phenomenon.

Group Leaders in the Centre

• Dr Angus James Cameron Lecturer
• Dr Kit Curtius Lecturer
• Professor Trevor Graham Professor of Cancer Evolution
• Dr Richard Grose Reader in Cancer Cell Biology
• Professor Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke Professor of Angiogenesis, Deputy Institute Director
• Professor Louise Jones Professor of Breast Pathology
• Dr Stéphanie Kermorgant Reader in Cellular Oncology
• Professor Hemant Kocher Professor of Liver & Pancreas Surgery
• Professor Irene Leigh Honorary Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Professor John F Marshall Professor of Tumour Biology
• Dr Stuart McDonald Senior Lecturer
• Dr Paulo Ribeiro Senior Lecturer

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Life in the Centre

Results and Discoveries

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