Clinical trials in renal and upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer
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- Vaccines
Vaccination with a recombinant modified vaccinia virus has produced strong immune responses in patients with colorectal cancer both when used alone and in combination with chemotherapy - Engineered cell therapy
The major focus of the group is to develop effective engineered T cell therapy - Renal and upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer
Undertaking a number of local, national and international clinical trials, with a particular focus on early phase trials in renal (kidney) and upper GI (oesophageal, gastric and pancreatic) cancers
Staff members
| Name | Job title | Email address |
|---|---|---|
| Fiona Thistlethwaite | Clinical Research Fellow | |
| Ala-aedin Shablak | Clinical Research Fellow | |
| Carmel Langan | Research Nurse | |
| Jackie Fenemore | Research Nurse | |
| Jackie O'Dywer | Research Nurse | |
| Caroline Hamer | Research Nurse | |
| Andrea Spencer-Shaw | Clinical Nurse Specialist | |
| Pauline Scott | Clinical Trials Administrator |
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