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Dr Cristina Branco

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Cristina Branco

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Branco’s lab focuses on the role of microvasculature in cancer dissemination (metastasis). Endothelial cells are metabolically and physiologically diverse and respond to stimuli in an organ-specific fashion. Some endothelial-specific responses have been shown to modify cancer progression and disease outcome. We aim to understand how microvascular rearrangements contribute to organ function, remodelling and pre-disposition for metastatic disease.

Our lab uses primary endothelial cells and in vivo models, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to assess physiological, pathological and metabolic parameters.

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  • askmhls@qub.ac.uk
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Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Metastatic progression
  • Pre-metastatic organ microenvironment
  • Pathophysiology of cancer
  • Microvascular function and tissue regeneration and remodeling resulting from both disease and treatments.

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Public outreach & key achievements

  • Dr Cristina Branco – tackling the root of breast cancer

  • Understanding how the spread of breast cancer is influenced by non-cancer cells in the body

  • Cristina Branco's Lab


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PhD Title Organ-specific endothelial response to hypoxia
Country Italy
   

 


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