Staff Spotlight: Working as a Technician in the Translational Support Unit
31 October 2025
Sruthi Shakthivel works as a technician in the Translational Support Unit (TSU), a dedicated unit within the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO) that focuses on the operational and scientific side of biological sample management in clinical trials. In this blog, Sruthi shares insights on the mission of the TSU, how they support clinical research teams, and what her role involves.
Alumni Diaries: Launching a Career in Space Research
7 October 2025
Grace Frost completed her master's in Medical Physics and Radiobiology at the Department of Oncology in 2024. Since graduating, Grace has joined the Oxford Space Innovation Lab at the University of Oxford, where she is completing an internship funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) focused on genomics and space biology. Based on insights from studies on astronaut health, the team want to find out if they can use the environment of space as an accelerated ageing model.
How Oxford’s MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine Transformed My Professional Practice
18 September 2025
Sudha Surisetti, a senior anatomic and molecular pathologist from India, studied the MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine to gain a holistic understanding of this fast evolving field. Sudha shares her experience of studying a remote, part-time course at Oxford, collaborating with a dynamic international peer group, and learning learn from experts within the Department of Oncology, renowned for its translational research focus.
From MSc to PhD: Erin’s Journey in Precision Cancer Medicine
20 August 2025
For Senior Research Technician Erin Jarvis, the flexibility of the MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine course offered the perfect opportunity to enhance her knowledge and skills, while continuing her work in the lab. Erin shares insights into her experience of the course and the support she received as she prepared to pursue a PhD.
Day in the life of an MSc Radiobiology student
13 August 2025
Carla Spoelder shares behind the scenes of a day in her life as an MSc Radiobiology student at the Department of Oncology. Having completed the taught modules, Carla is working on her dissertation project which compares the biological impact of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) versus targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT).
Alumni Day: MSc in Applied Cancer Science
3 July 2025
What does life after the MSc in Applied Cancer Science look like? At a recent alumni event, former students returned to the Department of Oncology to share their personal journeys. Each speaker highlighted how the course shaped their thinking, opened new doors, and helped define their next steps, whether in cancer research, clinical trials, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Meet the Researcher: Aihan Zhang
3 June 2025
Aihan Zhang, PhD, has recently joined the Department of Oncology as a postdoctoral researcher, studying cancer vaccines as part of the GO-PRECiSE Alliance (Pre-Cancer Intervention, Surveillance, and Exploration).
Why I Chose Oxford’s MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology—and Where It Took Me
21 May 2025
Dunja Stojanovic studied the MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology in 2023, having been awarded a scholarship through the prestigious IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. It helped her to deepen her scientific knowledge, develop advanced research skills, and build confidence in her career path.
Becoming a Medical Physicist: My Route to the NHS Scientist Training Programme
28 April 2025
After discovering a passion for applying physics to medicine, Eve Charlesworth chose Oxford’s MSc programme as the next step toward a clinical career. Following the course, Eve successfully secured a place on the highly competitive NHS Scientist Training Programme, beginning her journey to becoming a registered clinical scientist.
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025
10 March 2025
This International Women's Day, we're spotlighting some of the brilliant women in STEM at the Department of Oncology. From overcoming challenges to finding support and inspiring the next generation, these women share their journeys, insights, and advice.