Alex Lathbridge | Cancer Research UK - Science blog

Alex completed a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Bath where he developed prediction algorithms to target cancer pathways in cells. After that, he spent time working on science radio & podcasts for the BBC. He joined Cancer Research UK’s News and Content team in 2020, where he writes for the science blog.

Coronavirus reports – Part 2: “We’re ahead when it comes to isolation”

Category: Science blog
May 14, 2020
Alex Lathbridge
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5 minute read

We caught up with people living with cancer across the country, to find out how isolation due to the pandemic has been affecting them and their families.

COVID-19: Fighting viruses with viruses

Category: Science blog
April 29, 2020
Alex Lathbridge
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4 minute read

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series COVID-19 research

Dr Alan Parker’s team in Cardiff are engineering viruses to help develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

News digest – cancer blood test, urine nanoparticles, COVID-19 testing and 3D printing brains

Category: Science blog
April 4, 2020
Alex Lathbridge
1 comment
2 minute read

Scientists are using a 3D printed brain to study how glioblastoma respond to treatment.

News digest – screening switch, genetic testing, cigarette packaging and coronavirus updates

Category: Science blog
March 21, 2020
Alex Lathbridge
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2 minute read

Scientists are developing a new drug that combines chemotherapy and light therapy.

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