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Welcome to The Cancer Researcher Podcast, where we dive into the inspiring and challenging world of being a cancer researcher. Join us monthly for an enlightening and empowering journey towards a fulfilling career in science.

Our host Dr. Alexandra Boitor, Scientific Officer at the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), is joined by renowned researchers from around the world to discuss their personal experiences and insights on navigating a career in cancer research. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer or YouTube to receive new episodes as soon as they are published.

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Bugging Cancer: Engineering Salmonella for Cancer Therapy – Episode 24 of The Cancer Researcher

Two of the biggest challenges for the treatment of most solid cancers are drug toxicity, particularly systemic toxicity, and drug permeation in the tumoral...

Novel approach to advance treatment of KRAS-driven non-small cell lung cancer based on ERK5...

In this episode, we speak with Chiara Pozzato and Georgia Konstantinidou from the University of Bern, Switzerland about their recent pre-clinical research investigating a...

Curiosity, optimism and collaboration: research insights from three award winning scientists – Episode 22...

In this insightful and honest conversation, award winners Karin de Visser, Ido Amit and Marta Kovatcheva talk about their research, career journeys, and excitement...

Charlie Swanton on perseverance, scientific change and asking questions: Episode 21 of The Cancer...

In this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast we interview Professor Charlie Swanton, Deputy Clinical Director of the Francis Crick Institute and Chief Clinician...

Beating cancer at its own game: the effects of oncogenic signaling hyperactivation on cancer...

In this episode of the Cancer Researcher Podcast we interview Matheus Diaz about his research in Rene Bernards' lab on a ‘paradoxical’ approach to...

Insights from a Keynote Speaker: Episode 19 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

In this episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast, we welcome back Professor Carlos Caldas, Clinician Scientist and Professor of Cancer Medicine at the University...

Collaborating Across Borders: Episode 18 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

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...

Chronic stress increases metastasis via neutrophil-mediated changes to the microenvironment: Episode 17 of The...

Following a cancer diagnosis, patients are inevitably subjected to severe stress as they endure weeks of therapy and worry about their prognosis. But how...

A novel pan-lysyl oxidase inhibitor for improving the treatment of pancreatic cancer: Episode 16...

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...

Scientific management as a career: Episode 15 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pursue a career in scientific management? What would a regular workday look like? What...

Editing as a scientific career: Episode 14 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

In this episode, we continue with our guests from episode 13 on scientific publishing, this time exploring the fascinating world of editing as a...

Demystifying scientific publishing: Episode 13 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

In this episode our Scientific Officer, Alexandra, is joined by editors from Cell, Nature Reviews and Molecular Oncology to discuss the process of scientific...

Interview Tips from the Experts: Episode 12 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

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...

The role of TRAIL in premetastatic niche formation in breast cancer – Episode 11...

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...
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We spent 400+ hours creating the Cancer Researcher Podcast. Here’s what we learned.

The Cancer Researcher Podcast from the EACR has just celebrated its first birthday! We created this podcast as a platform where leading scientists can...

How to Break the Glass Ceiling for Women in Cancer Research: Episode 10 of...

In this episode we continue our exploration of gender diversity in cancer research with Johanna Joyce, Marisol Soengas, and Mireia Crispin Ortuzar. Drawing from...

Is there a glass ceiling for women in cancer research? Episode 9 of The...

In this episode, we engage in a dynamic discussion on gender diversity in cancer research with esteemed guests Johanna Joyce, Marisol Soengas, and Mireia...

‘Freeing Scientists to Explore: The Role of Curiosity in Cancer Research’: Episode 8 of...

Tune in to this episode for a journey through the unexpected. In this episode we unravel the magic of curiosity-driven research in revolutionising cancer...

‘Make Your Research Count’: Episode 7 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

In this episode, we will be discussing what impactful research means and how you can increase the impact of your own research beyond the...

‘Grant Applications: How to Stand out’: Episode 6 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

 Join us as we delve deeper into the world of grant applications, continuing the conversation we started in episode 4, 'Let's Talk About Grant...

‘Building Networks’: Episode 5 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

In this episode we explore the importance of networking in research. Dr. Hege Russness, Professor at the University of Oslo, and Dr. Lisa Hoffmann-Haas,...

‘Let’s Talk About Grant Applications’: Episode 4 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of grant applications with a dynamic trio of experts. We're joined by...

‘There’s Always More Than Just One Way’: Episode 3 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

Dr. Alexandra Boitor, the EACR Scientific Officer, is joined by professors Elaine Mardis (US) and Carlos Caldas (UK) to take an overall look at...

‘How does the student become the master?’: Episode 2 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

Three distinguished professors, Sara Zanivan (UK), Christian Frezza (Germany) and Arkaitz Carracedo (Spain) share their personal journeys and advice on becoming a Principal Investigator....

‘The Power of a Postdoc’: Episode 1 of The Cancer Researcher Podcast

The first ever episode of The Cancer Researcher Podcast focuses on new beginnings and how your postdoc positions can shape your progression in academia....

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