“Targeting micrometastasis for the treatment of ovarian cancer" Prof Ahmed Ahmed (Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, NDWRH)
Exploiting the understanding of the interdependencies between ovarian cancer cells and the microenvironment requires the discovery of therapeutically targetable drivers.

In this talk I will present our group’s work on the identification and validation of SIK2 as a key driver for spread of ovarian cancer cells to the abdominal cavity. Testing SIK2 as a therapeutic target in preclinical and early phase trials is currently planned. In addition, I will present our work on understanding the drivers of minimal residual disease through comprehensive genomic characterisation.
Date: 30 October 2018, 13:00 (Tuesday, 4th week, Michaelmas 2018)
Venue: John Radcliffe Women's Centre, Headington OX3 9DU
Venue Details: The Anne Anderson Lecture Theatre, Level 3
Speaker: Professor Ahmed Ahmed (University of Oxford )
Organising department: Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health
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Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Susie Barber