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2023 graduate Claire Lewis shares her experience of the MSc Radiobiology programme and how it has paved the way for her journey into paediatric cancer research.
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Staff Spotlight: Working as a Technician in the Translational Support Unit
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
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
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
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
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).