Alexia Martin
Project title - Spatiotemporal 4D live imaging to characterise chromosomal instability and drug resistance in breast cancer organoids.
What were you doing before you joined the CSC Programme?
I studied BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London 2018-2021. My bachelor’s project (Bernardino lab, NHLI) found that flavouring chemicals in vaping liquids can disrupt lung surfactant function. I also had a Summer Studentship and a Scientific Officer position at the Institute of Cancer Research validating triple-negative breast cancer treatment biomarkers (Tutt lab, BCN) prior to starting my PhD.
What inspired you to choose this project?
My interest is in translational research closely related to patient benefit. I also enjoy learning new imaging techniques and image analysis. My group at the ICR has strong links to the clinic, and in combination with the imaging expertise in my Imperial group, the collaborative project was perfect for me.
Interesting fact about yourself
I’m the “President” of my lab’s “Cake Club”.