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SUMMARY:Towards earlier diagnosis for cancer of the oesophagus - Professor
  Rebecca Fitzgerald
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CONTACT:Benjamin Beresford-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald will join us to discuss the chall
 enges of developing methods of molecular diagnoses of cancer\, and the dif
 ficulties in implementing these as new test procedures through the NHS. Pr
 ofessor Fitzgerald is a tenured Programme Leader at the MRC Cancer Unit\, 
 working to improve methods for early detection of oesophageal cancer throu
 gh better understanding of its molecular pathogenesis. With oesophageal ad
 enocarcinoma becoming the most prevalent form of oesophageal cancer in the
  western world\, Professor Fitzgerald will be discussing how we can use sp
 ecific markers to tailor treatments to the patient and thereby improve pat
 ient outcomes and prognoses. \n\nAbout the speaker:\nProfessor Fitzgerald 
 is a leading researcher in the field of oesophageal cancer\, having develo
 ped the Cytosponge\, a new technique for diagnosing Barrett’s oesophagus
 . She was awarded the prestigious Westminster Medal and Prize for her firs
 t proof-of-concept work on the Cytosponge and associated assays for diagno
 sing Barrett’s oesophagus in 2004. Since then she has received an NHS In
 novation prize\, the BMJ Gastro team of the year award\, the Lister Prize 
 Fellowship\, and an NIHR Research Professorship to facilitate translationa
 l research for patient benefit. Professor Fitzgerald is committed to bring
 ing research advances into clinical practice and inspiring other researche
 rs to do likewise.\n\nFree for members\, £3 for non-members. Membership c
 an be purchased on the door for £12.
LOCATION:Department of Pharmacology Lecture Theatre\, Tennis Court Road
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