Non-Clinical PhD 2023 Cohort


Maja

Maja Bronowska

Project title - Resolving the isoform-specific signalling of RSK1 and RSK4 in lung and breast cancer through combined molecular biology and artificial intelligence

What were you doing before you joined the CSC programme?

I studied BSc Cancer Biomedicine at UCL (2019-22) and, then, I completed MRes degree in Cancer Biology at Imperial College London (2022-23)

 

What inspired you to choose this project?

My Master’s project was related to cell signalling in lung cancer. I find it fascinating how cells interact with each other on protein-protein level. Taking that research to computational level makes me step outside of my comfort zone. This project allows me to deepen my knowledge and challenge myself.


Interesting fact about yourself

I’m a triplet!


 

 

 

 

Lucy

Lucy Dan

Project title - Developing novel p21-disrupting peptides to prevent quiescence and resistance to chemotherapy

What were you doing before you joined the CSC programme?

I received my BSc in Biological Sciences at Durham University. I then completed an MRes in Adam Benham's group at Durham University investigating the role of autophagy in oesophageal adenocarcinoma.


What inspired you to choose this project?

I am interested in the potential this research has to harness the cell cycle as a promising and upcoming strategy for cancer treatment. Working across the Greber, Barnard and Barr groups has the benefit of exposing me to a variety of different laboratory techniques. I also have the opportunity to meet many incredible scientists across different fields of research!


Interesting fact about yourself

Before starting my degree, I worked as a chef in France for a year.

 

 

 

 

Lucy

Jan Sandler

Project title - Fluorescent nanoparticle arrays for label-free monitoring of immunotherapy for bladder cancer

What were you doing before you joined the CSC programme?

B.Sc. in Chemistry & Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Germany [2017-2020]
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Germany [2020-2023] 

What inspired you to choose this project?

Because it combines my scientific passions: chemistry, nanomaterials, and biomedical application in form of cancer research.


Interesting fact about yourself

I enjoy swimming and playing the violin.