A new test to diagnose a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer has reduced the need for invasive endoscopy in thousands of patients. NHS England tested over 8,500 patients using the capsule sponge test developed by Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab Cyted Health👇 bit.ly/3uEkqqS

Our NHS trial reduces need for invasive endoscopy in thousands. The capsule sponge test helps diagnose Barrett’s, cutting wait times & discomfort. 8 out of 10 patients avoid further testing, freeing up space for higher risk patients to undergo endoscopy💊 england.nhs.uk/2024/02/simple…

📌Are you an experienced project manager? ❓Want to join a team of dedicated nurses and clinicians in ground-breaking research in the early detection of cancer? ❗️Join us as Clinical Project Manager for the BEST4 Trial at Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge ! #HiringAlert jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/45517/

Our latest paper reveals complex mechanisms behind oncogene amplifications via breakage-fusion-bridge cycles & extrachromosomal DNA in 710 esophageal cancer cases. Organoids & single-cell DNA sequencing predict clonal evolution of OAC more accurately👉rdcu.be/dHULr

We're looking for a computational biologist interested in copy number analysis to work in our translational lab! Perfect opportunity for someone just completing an MPhil or PhD- deadline is 11th July: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47150/ Cambridge University #hiring

I am delighted to have been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. I join 70 other leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to be elected this year: raeng.org.uk/new-fellows-20… #RAEngFellows

🎓PhD Opportunities in Early Cancer Detection! Join us for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD starting Oct 2025 🌟Projects include modelling progression risks in Barrett's Oesophagus 🗓 Apply by 16 Feb 2025 #phdpositions #AcademicTwitter #CancerResearch

doi.org/10.1111/apt.18… NHS England realworld study of non-endoscopic #capsulesponge triage in patients with reflux: Safe,cost effective acceptable, identifies #BarrettsOesophagus avoids unnecessary gastroscopy,reduces #waitinglists time for new guidance in reflux?

Many congratulations to our director Rebecca Fitzgerald and the Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab Capsule Sponge testing team for winning an National Institute for Health and Care Research Impact Prize. The judging panel recognised the team's hard work and research as "a leading example of impactful innovation." #NIHRImpactPrizes

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and the capsule sponge team for winning an award last night at the first #NIHRImpactPrizes. These awards recognise major improvements in health, driven by research and scientific advances. bit.ly/4iKTM2R National Institute for Health and Care Research

🪇Many congratulations🪇 to The capsule sponge testing team Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab for winning an Established researcher award #NIHRImpactPrize To read more >> bit.ly/4iLZX6S National Institute for Health and Care Research Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Cambridge University Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Proud to share that I’m a winner of the #NIHRImpactPrizes! It’s an honour to be recognised for research that makes a real difference. A huge thank you to my colleagues and National Institute for Health and Care Research for their support!

What does the BOSS trial mean for the future of BE surveillance? We share key lessons learned and outline new directions for improving patient outcomes. Dive into our latest commentary here: thelancet.com/journals/langa… Peter Sasieni #Oncology #GIresearch #Barretts #Surveillance

Just published in The Lancet! We show that the capsule sponge improves Barrett's surveillance, helping prioritize high-risk patients for endoscopy & offering a more efficient, patient-friendly approach for low-risk individuals. thelancet.com/journals/lance… #GITwitter #Earlydetection

Delighted to be featured on The Naked Scientists latest podcast episode on our Lancet paper published this week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Link to study 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lance… Cambridge University Trinity College #GITwitter #nakedscientists

People with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a ‘sponge-on-a-string' test in select pharmacies in England for the first time. This new pilot will help prevent oesophageal cancer, and follows previous work in community diagnostic centres. tinyurl.com/3hxcdcxa

Brilliant new podcast series from Ahsen U. in Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab. Featuring interviews with those whose lives have been affected by #cancer and researchers striving to combat the disease. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #CoffeeBreakScience >tinyurl.com/2p5hehns

Delighted to be featured on The Lancet podcast sharing our findings from our recent BE surveillance paper published in the Lancet! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts: thelancet.com/multimedia/pod… #podcast #surveillance #barretts