Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab
@RFitzgerald_lab
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We are based at the Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge. Our lab goal is to improve outcomes for cancer of the oesophagus through earlier diagnosis.
Cambridge, England
Joined September 2018
We are very excited to share our new paper published in Science today about the origin of pre-cancerous Barrett's esophagus (BE). Here is a story of how we found out that stomach cells can lead to cancer in the esophagus (1/9) @doctor_kno @johnlzhuang .
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Delighted to be featured on @TheLancet podcast sharing our findings from our recent BE surveillance paper published in the Lancet! .Tune in wherever you get your podcasts:. #podcast #surveillance #barretts.
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RT @EOE_cancer: People with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a ‘sponge-on-a-string' test in select pharmacies in England….
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RT @EarlyCancerCam: Brilliant new podcast series from @Sciencythoughts in @RFitzgerald_lab. Featuring interviews with those whose lives hav….
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Delighted to be featured on @NakedScientists latest podcast episode on our Lancet paper published this week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!. Link to study 👇.@Cambridge_Uni @TrinCollCam. #GITwitter #nakedscientists.
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The risk-panel substantially enriches for dysplasia and capsule-sponge-based surveillance could be used in low-risk Barrett's oesophagus in lieu of endoscopy.
News podcast: John Wilding @LivUni on weight loss jabs; Rebecca Fitzgerald @EarlyCancerCam @Cambridge_Uni on Barrett’s oesophagus; @ritabrata1907 @CamZoology on caterpillars; Freddy Munoz on @VRubinObs; and @Jess_n1 @UniRdg_GES on the water cycle.
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Just published in @TheLancet! 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. #GITwitter #Earlydetection.
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The risk-panel substantially enriches for dysplasia and capsule-sponge-based surveillance could be used in low-risk Barrett's oesophagus in lieu of endoscopy.
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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: .@petersasieni .#Oncology #GIresearch #Barretts #Surveillance.
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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 @NIHRresearch for their support!
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RT @CambCancer: Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and the capsule sponge team for winning an award last night at the first #N….
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RT @EarlyCancerCam: Many congratulations to our director Rebecca Fitzgerald and the @RFitzgerald_lab Capsule Sponge testing team for winnin….
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RT @CambridgeBRC: 🪇Many congratulations🪇 to The capsule sponge testing team @RFitzgerald_lab for winning an Established researcher award #N….
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RT @DrDanielleMorr1: @NHSEngland realworld study of non-endoscopic #capsulesponge triage in patients with reflux:….
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Graphical representation of our findings investigating whether a capsule sponge biomarker test could triage patients with low-risk reflux symptoms, reduce endoscopy waiting lists and identify...
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🎓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.
Looking for a PhD studentship to commence October 2025? @EarlyCancerCam invites applications from UK students for two 3.5 year fully funded non-clinical studentships. 👇.Apply by 16th February.
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Abstract submission form and instructions: Deadline: 29/09/24.
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Submit an abstract by 29/07 for the Cambridge Symposium on Oesophageal Cancer taking place on 7th November at the @CRUK_CI, where we'll discuss the latest fundamental, translational and clinical advances in oesophageal cancer research! #CamSOC2024
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I am delighted to have been elected a Fellow of the @RAEngNews. I join 70 other leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to be elected this year: #RAEngFellows
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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: .@Cambridge_Uni .#hiring.
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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👉
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📌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 @EarlyCancerCam ! #HiringAlert .
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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💊.
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RT @Cambridge_Uni: A new test to diagnose a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer has reduced the need for invasive endoscopy in th….
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The NHS pilot, which has tested over 8,500 patients with the ‘capsule sponge test’, showed almost eight out of 10 patients who completed a test were discharged without the need for further testing,
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