Cookies on this website

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you click 'Accept all cookies' we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies and you won't see this message again. If you click 'Reject all non-essential cookies' only necessary cookies providing core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility will be enabled. Click 'Find out more' for information on how to change your cookie settings.

Accept all cookies Reject all non-essential cookies Find out more

Research groups

Social media

Alexander Colton

BSc, MRes

DPhil student

Biography

Alexander is a cancer researcher working within the Blagden laboratory of the University of Oxford. Prior to beginning his doctorate he graduated with a first class honours BSc Biochemistry degree from King’s College London (2023) and a MRes Cancer Biology degree (Merit) from Imperial College London (2024).

Throughout his studies he developed a passion for the long-term translation of cancer research to the clinic to achieve tangible improvements in patient outcomes.

His doctoral research will further elucidate the mechanism through which overexpression of the RNA-binding protein (RBP) LARP1 drives cancer progression. Specifically, his research will aim to begin to decode the putative "phosphocode" regulating the oncogenic activities of LARP1 downstream of  major intracellular signalling pathways.