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The Cancer Researcher Podcast

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)

By cancer researchers, for cancer researchers. Join us as we sit down with renowned researchers from around the world to discuss their personal experiences and insights on navigating a career in cancer research. Whether you’re dealing with imposter syndrome or trying to figure out your next career step, this podcast offers valuable advice and powerful examples from the experts themselves to help you succeed in the world of cancer research. Join us monthly for an enlightening and empowering journey

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22:49

Research Focus: How Dietary Fats Shape Immune...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/12/05

What you eat – specifically the type of fat – might matter for how well your immune system can fight cancer under conditions of obesity. Dr. Hannah Prendeville and Dr. Britta Kunkemoeller, two key researchers behind this work, will discuss the key mechanisms they uncovered that involve weakened immune systems’ “killer” cells.🔗 Read more about the publication: https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-025-01330-w 🔗 Access transcripts for all our episodes at magazine.eacr.org/podcast

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24:59

Behind the Scenes at the EACR Congress

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Conferences don’t just happen – people make them. In this episode, Johanna Joyce, Joana Paredes and Mariangela Russo take you behind the scenes of the Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, from shaping sessions and selecting speakers to fostering early career opportunities and spotting emerging science. Hear their reflections on EACR 2025 in Lisbon and get an insider glimpse of the themes and initiatives planned for EACR 2026 in Budapest.🔗 Access transcripts for all our

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17:57

Unlocking Cancer's Neural Code: A Deep (Molecular)...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/10/10

In this episode, we take a quick dive into the rapidly evolving field of cancer neuroscience. Joining us are Dr. Andreas Trumpp and Dr. Vera Thiel from DKFZ and HI-STEM, who introduce Trace-n-Seq, a groundbreaking technology that enables the molecular characterization of neurons within tumours at single-cell resolution. We discuss the application of this cutting-edge innovation in pancreatic cancer, from the insights it offers into neuron–cancer–microenvironment interactions, to the powerful

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29:05

Bugging Cancer: Engineering Salmonella for Cancer...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Two of the biggest challenges for the treatment of most solid cancers are drug toxicity, particularly systemic toxicity, and drug permeation in the tumoral tissue. These obstacles may be mitigated through the development of intracellular delivery systems designed to selectively deliver drugs to the tumour.In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Vishnu Raman, CSO and co-founder at Ernst Pharmaceuticals, the benefits and challenges of using genetically engineered Salmonella strains as a vector for the

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20:48

Research focus: novel approach to advance treatment...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/06/06

We speak with Dr. Georgia Konstantinidou and Dr. Chiara Pozzato from University of Bern about their recent pre-clinical research investigating a new potential treatment approach for KRAS driven cancers. The conversation explores the role of FAK signalling in KRAS driven NSCLC and potential approaches to bypass drug resistance against FAK inhibitors from the molecular mechanisms involved to the impact of their study for the wider cancer research community.This study has been published in EMBO

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39:05

Curiosity, optimism and collaboration: research...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this insightful and honest conversation, award winners Karin de Visser, Ido Amit and Marta Kovatcheva talk about their research, career journeys, and excitement for the future of cancer research. From curiosity and scientific breakthroughs to diversity and balancing life in the lab, they reflect on what it really means to be a researcher today.This episode explores the evolution of the cancer field and why optimism is more important than ever in science. The episode ends with a look ahead to

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24:08

Charlie Swanton on perseverance, scientific change...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast we interview Professor Charlie Swanton, Deputy Clinical Director of the Francis Crick Institute and Chief Clinician at Cancer Research UK on his research interests, the evolution of the field and how he turned round his failing PhD. Charlie also shares with us what he’s looking forward to at the EACR Congress ahead of his Keynote Lecture and gives some excellent advice to early-career researchers on how to break away from the shyness that could hold

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25:42

Research focus: beating cancer at its own game - the...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this episode of the Cancer Researcher Podcast we interview Matheus Diaz about his research in Rene Bernards' lab on a ‘paradoxical’ approach to cancer treatment involving the activation of oncogenic signaling. The conversation explores how this method potentially kills cancer cells and addresses drug resistance, based on Diaz's fascinating recent publication in Cancer Discovery.🔗 Read more about the publication: https://magazine.eacr.org/highlights-in-cancer-research-december-2024/10/ 🔗

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20:15

Insights from Carlos Caldas, renowned breast cancer...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2025/02/14

In this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast, we welcome back Professor Carlos Caldas, Clinician Scientist and Professor of Cancer Medicine at the University of Cambridge. As a keynote speaker and member of the Scientific Program Committee for the upcoming EACR Congress, he shares insights into his breast cancer research, the evolution of cancer science, and the power of patient-derived xenograft models. We also discuss the Congress programme, networking tips for early-career researchers, and

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47:25

Collaborating Across Borders

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Cross-border collaboration is crucial in cancer research because it fosters knowledge-sharing, accelerates innovation, and maximises the impact of research by leveraging diverse expertise and resources. However, it also comes with many challenges.In this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast we're joined by four renowned experts — the Director of EMBO, the Director of Research and Partnerships at Cancer Research UK, the Past President of the European Academy of Cancer Sciences, and the Past

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23:49

Research focus: the impact of chronic stress on...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/11/22

A cancer diagnosis is understandably stressful for a patient. But how does chronic stress influence cancer progression and metastasis? In this episode, Dr. Xue-Yan He discusses her recent research on the impact of stress on the tumour microenvironment, with a focus on the altered balance between neutrophils and lymphocytes and its role in promoting tumour spread.This study, published in Cancer Cell (Volume 42, Pages 474–486), was selected for the EACR Highlights in Cancer Research, showcasing its

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21:08

Research focus: a novel pan-lysyl oxidase inhibitor...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Dr. Jessica Chitty and Dr. Thomas Cox generated and validated a novel selective and irreversible pan-lysyl oxidase inhibitor: PXS-5505. Their experiments in a series of pre-clinical models show that by acting on the tumour microenvironment, this small molecule drug has the ability to significantly enhance chemotherapy efficacy.Listen to this episode to find out direct from the authors about the effects that PXS-5505 in combination with gemcetabine has on tumour morphology, behaviour and subject

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29:40

Scientific management as a career

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pursue a career in scientific management? What would a regular workday look like? What skills are valued in this sector and what are the opportunities for career progression?Tune into this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast for an insightful conversation with our three expert guests who each work in scientific management in different positions and sectors. Our guests in this episode: Lynn Turner, Director of Research at Worldwide Cancer

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02:30

Trailer

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Welcome to The Cancer Researcher Podcast, from the European Association for Cancer Research.

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36:41

Editing as a Scientific Career

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/07/19

Does becoming an editor mean you are leaving research? Can you ever go back to academia? And why should you "follow the cookies"?Join us as we chat with seasoned professionals who have transitioned from the lab bench to the editorial desks at Molecular Oncology, Nature Reviews and Cell. They share their personal journeys, highlight the skills necessary for this unique career path, and offer advice for researchers considering a shift into scientific publishing. Access transcripts for all our

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42:31

Demystifying scientific publishing

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/06/24

In this episode we're joined by editors from Cell, Nature Reviews and Molecular Oncology to discuss the process of scientific publishing: from the steps involved, including the peer review stage, to choosing the best home for your research; from preprints to peer-reviewed journals; from APCs and how to get a discount to the importance of engaging in an open conversation about your research with editors even prior to your paper submission.

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31:47

Interview Tips from the Experts

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/05/10

In this episode you'll learn top tips from experts in both academia and industry to help you master your next interview. Discover strategies for overcoming nerves, handling unexpected questions, and making a lasting impression, whether in-person or via Zoom. Learn how to navigate job descriptions, emphasise desirable skills, and leave a positive impression even after a rejection.This conversation was adapted from a 'Meet the Interviewers' panel at the second edition of the EACR's Early Career

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21:36

Research focus: the role of TRAIL in premetastatic...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/04/12

When studying TRAIL expression in the tumour stroma, Dr Massimiliano Mazzone and Dr Carla Riera-Domingo made a surprising discovery with great therapeutic potential: this immunoregulator acts as a gatekeeper of the vasculature at the pre-metastatic niche. Listen to this episode to find out what implications this has for the formation of the premetastatic niche and the therapeutic value this novel finding holds.You can also read the full episode transcript here:

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30:14

How to Break the Glass Ceiling for Women in Cancer...

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/02/29

In this episode we continue our exploration of gender diversity in cancer research with Johanna Joyce, Marisol Soengas, and Mireia Crispin Ortuzar. Drawing from the challenges discussed in the previous episode, they discuss practical measures to break the glass ceiling for women in cancer research.They share insights into the importance of supportive networks, mentorship, and the involvement of both men and women in addressing gender disparities. Join us on this journey through statistics, personal

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29:42

Is there a glass ceiling for women in cancer research?

The Cancer Researcher Podcast ·

2024/02/02

In this episode, we engage in a dynamic discussion on gender diversity in cancer research with guests Johanna Joyce, Marisol Soengas, and Mireia Crispin Ortuzar. Exploring challenges faced by women in science, they address the leaky pipeline, postdoc instability, and the importance of fostering inclusive work environments.Our guests share valuable insights into the need for tailored diversity strategies, supportive networks, and representation at higher career levels in tackling gender disparities

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