How do proliferating liver cells ‘rewire’ metabolism in regeneration and cancer?
A new paper demonstrate a coherent remodelling of metabolic pathways in hepatocytes during liver regeneration and in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
A new spin on NMR metabolic phenotyping
Researchers have developed a novel computational method for enhancing the small molecule profile of samples measured by NMR.
Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance but not among the statin-treated
Bacteroides 2 enterotype, a pro-inflammatory gut microbial community usually observed in overweight and obese people, is normalised by statins.
AI-supported test as new glaucoma biomarker
A new study shows that an AI-aided algorithm combined with recently developed technology was able to predict progressive glaucomatous damage earlier.
The Real Working Mums of Bioanalytical Chemistry
As part of Women@Imperial week and International Women's Day, we met with Dr Maria Gomez-Romero to discuss her experiences of being a working mother.
Meet Professor George Hanna - Head of the Department of Surgery and Cancer
Professor George Hanna, Head of the Department of Surgery and Cancer, is reshaping the Department as part of the Faculty of Medicine’s reorganisation.
MSk Lab pioneers the use of learning tools in orthopaedic training
A team has designed and pioneered the use of Cognitive Task Analysis learning tools in orthopaedic training in collaboration with the AO Foundation.
Section of Bioanalytical Chemistry lays foundation for bench-to-bedside research
The Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction’s has launched the new Section of Bioanalytical Chemistry.
Brake dust could be contributing to ‘London throat’
Air pollution from brake dust may have the same harmful effects on immune cells as diesel exhaust.
Surgery and Cancer's 2019 News Round-up
It has been a great year at the Department of Surgery and Cancer, with numerous new papers, projects and pieces of research taking place.
