
Claire Palles
@clpalles
Gastrointestinal cancer genetics group leader. Projects: early onset CRC, Barrett’s oesophagus GWAS, pharmacogenetics, UK coronavirus cancer monitoring project
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21-11-2011 18:05:00
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Superb discussion by Kara Maxwell at #ASCO2023 regarding germline testing in lung and indeed all cancer patients


Practice changing results from AIIMS, New Delhi. Topical diclofenac reduces grade 2 + Capecitabine induced HFS. Interesting that lower HFS was seen in placebo group too. Only 15% compared to 30%. #livingwithandbeyondcancer. Something to implement Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit University Hospitals Birmingham ?





Today we remember Dame Deborah James ( Deborah James ). She was an inspiration, and we’re proud to call her our patron and friend. She was a beacon of light whose legacy will continue to save lives for many years to come💛 Read our tribute to Deborah 👇

Delighted to share that Ik Shin Chin passed her PhD viva Cancer and Genomic Sciences earlier this week. Momentous day for her and the Palles lab -she is PhD number one! Thanks to examiners Marc Haber مارك and David Church & chair John Halsall & of course @CRUKBirmingham & Midlands for funding this clinical PhD!


First post pandemic #ArthurThomson lecture @unibirm_MDS entitled Variability is the law of life by Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed @MPUoL Sir Professor Munir Pirmohamed who I had the great pleasure hosting Cancer and Genomic Sciences this morning




The 'gene deserts' unravelling the mysteries of disease – Prof Richard Houlston (Houlston Lab, ICR) spoke with Dr David Cox for this BBC Future piece on how mutations in 'junk' DNA are increasingly being linked to a range of diseases, including cancer 👇 bbc.com/future/article…

Discussing the need for change and the need for representation for black women dealing with #livingwithcancer #unseenunheard #blackwomenrising Gilead Sciences


We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow in the new Cancer Research UK RadNet Birmingham Centre of Excellence, closing date 26th November edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… College of Medicine and Health (UoB) UoB School of Medical Sciences