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IEEE Vancouver - Travel Award Call
Funding Call announcement!!
Are you a PhD student or researcher who has completed a PhD within the last 5 years?
Would you like to attend the 2023 IEEE Vancouver?
We can fund early bird registration, travel & subsistence! Apply now!!
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Apply here: https://rb.gy/a0p60
STFC CDN+ Celebration Event - 6th October 2023
We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding a STFC CDN+ Celebration Event, in October 2023. Exact date and venue to be confirmed soon!
The day will feature talks from our funded projects and Early Career Researchers, with an overview of outputs and examples of the impressive impact our community has made.
There will also be plenty of networking opportunities, and partners attending with potential news relating to follow on funding.
Watch this space for more details being released soon. We will also be making announcements via Twitter and our quarterly E-newsletter.
Get in touch if you you would like to contribute or if you have any queries.
Theransotics Workshop - Monday 28th November 2022
Our 'Theranostics workshop' is took place in London on Monday 28th November.
Speakers:
Glenn Flux, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Cancer Research, 'Thera(g)nostics – should we treat with knowledge or be led by the nose?'
Dr Ana Denis Baclear, National Physical Laboratory, 'Towards traceability in nuclear medicine theranostics'
Dr Daniel McGowan, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 'Imaging with SPECT and PET – advances in image reconstruction’
Sean Collins, National Physical Laboratory, ‘PRISMAP – building a European network for medical radionuclides’
Prof Tzany Wheldon, University of Birmingham, 'Alternative production of terbium isotopes at the University of Birmingham'
Prof Wolfgang Weber, Technical University of Munich, ‘Theranostics – a sure cure of cancer after 100 years?’
CDN Newsletter Issue 11 - Nov 2022
Our 11th Autumn Newsletter is out now, read it here. Featuring a fascinating interview with Steering Commitee member Dr Philip Carvil. News updates from some of our funded projects, and amazing feedback from our recent Travel Awards, which have supported ECR's in attending the IOP Summer School and IEEE in Milan.
CDN Newsletter Issue 10 - May 2022
Edition 10 is here!! Jam-packed with exciting interviews from Prof Bogdan Matuszewski and Dr Matt Veale on Hexitec, as well as updates on our funded projects. We also announce our four newly funded projects from the Jan 2022 call. This edition also focuses on 'Bowel Awareness Month' and the amazing advancements currently taking place in research, creating new and innovative ways of aiding bowel cancer diagnosis. Read the full newsletter here.
CDN Newsletter Issue 9 - Jan 2022
In edition nine we are pleased to announce the appointment of our first student placement with one of our industrial partners, Unitive Design & Analysis. It also features CDN+ members who have recently been honoured with IOP awards, and we take a look at the current climate for cancer technologies and innovative developments on the horizon! We also honour ‘Cervical Cancer Awareness Month’ with the latest statistics, technology updates and signs and symptoms to be aware of. The online newsletter can be accessed here.
ECR Scoping Study and Proof of Concept funding call closing soon - Jan 2022
Our current funding call ends at the end of the month on Friday 28th Jan 2022. For more information or to download the application, please use the links below:
Please email our Network Manager is you have any queries regarding either call.
Festive Greetings for 2021!
Festive Greetings for 2021!
A final note to conclude 2021, to say thank you so much all for your continued support, interaction and contributions to the Network during this year. We look forward to providing you with even more exciting updates, developments and networking opportunities in 2022. We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas break and a very happy New Year from all at the STFC CDN+ Team!
STFC 'Networks Case Studies' booklet - Nov 2021
We are proud to feature in the STFC 'Network Case Studies', available now! Read all about our wonderful PhD project taking place at Surrey University, by student Oakley Clark and Supervisor Silvia Pani. And the innovative PET Scanner research we funded at the University of Surrey by Prof Jeff Hartnell. The booklet can be accessed here: https://stfc.ukri.org/files/stfc-networks-case-studies/
Funding Call - Application Mentor Scheme Oct 2021
We are now offering applicants the option of being allocated a mentor whilst developing a CDN+ application. Via this process you will be assigned an individual from the CDN+ Leadership Team, who will act as a point of contact to liaise with when developing your application. This will help to ensure that projects submitted are within remit and that all relevant information required is included. A deadline of 10th December 2021 has been set for applicants to be able to run queries via their Mentors. Please note that the mentor scheme is optional for applicants, not compulsory. Please contact Catherine Jackson at jacksonc@liverpool.ac.uk for more information, or if you would like to be allocated a mentor.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 8 - Oct 2021
Our latest CDN+ Newsletter is available now! This edition is a great read, jam packed with blog posts and opportunities. We have an insightful piece from Dr James Nightingale on the links between 'Cosmology and Cancer', Dr Oliver Pickford Scienti is our inspiring 'Meet the Scientist' guest, plus a great blog by Alasdair Ruff on his placement. We have also launched our 'Student placements', MSc modules and a funding call! Click here to view the full version of the magazine.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 7 - May 2021
The Spring edition of our CDN+ Newsletter has a whole new look! In our new 'virtual' interactive version of the magazine, you are able to click through like a normal magazine, plus we can fit in much more engaging content. In this edition we have updates from our Proof of Concept and Scoping Study projects, we 'Meet the Scientist' PhD funded student Oakley Clark, gain feedback from our CDN funded CPD modules, as well as an IOP interview with Dr Darambara celebrating physics over the last 100 years. Click here to view the full version of the magazine.
British Science Week, 5 Mar -14 Mar 2021To celebrate British Science Week 2021, this week we will be running a 'Meet the Scientist' event. We have 5 fabulous quick fire interviews lined up with some of our amazing STFC CDN+ scientists who have given honest and wonderful accounts of how and why they got into science.Interview 1 - Dr Silvia Pani, University of Surrey. Link for the full interview.Interview 2 - Prof Brian Hutton, University College London. Link for the full interview.Interview 3 - Prof Nandita de Souza, Institute of Cancer Research (Emeritus). Link for the full interview.Interview 4 - Dr Tracy O'Regan, Professional Officer Clinical Imaging and Research. Link for the full interview.Interview 5 - Prof Paul Marsden, Prof of PET Physics, KCL; Director of PET Medical Physics, KCL/GSTT PET Centre. Link for the full interview.Click here to follow the interviews unfold each day via Twitter.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 6 - February 2021
In this edition we gain insight to STFC CDN+ award winner Prof Bogdan Matuszewski's work, who gives an overview of his exciting Proof of Concept project. An introduction to our 'Collaboration Matcher' is included and details of the applications received in our latest funding call. We have a broad range of the latest 'Wider Cancer Diagnosis News', as well as all our usual funding and training opportunities available. Read the full newsletter here.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 5 - November 2020
Our Autumn edition gives an overview of the recent 'Virtual CDN+ Challenge Workshop', which focused on 'Early Diagnosis', as well as a insightful blog of the event from Dr James Ingham. There is an exciting funding call announcement, for both Proof of Concept and Scoping Study applications and funding updates from our partners reagrding the STFC CLASP 2021 call and 'CRUK Cancer Roadmap'. The wider cancer diagnosis news section highlights the latest research outputs in the field, and there are further funding opportunities available for Early Career Researchers within the 'Funding, meetings and training opportunities' section. Access the full newsletter here.
CDN+ Annual Review 2019-2020
It is now one year since the creation of the STFC Cancer Diagnosis Network+. Together we have achieved so much, and going forward we have lots planned and clear aims and objectives to strive towards. Click here to read the full review, which gives an overview of the work completed and progress to date.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 4 - August 2020
In this edition we announce our next CDN+ Challenge event, which will be a virtual workshop focusing on 'Early Diagnosis' taking place on 17th Nov 2020. There is a compelling blog from Joshua Porter who is working on a CDN+ Scoping Studies funded project awarded to Prof Jeff Hartnell. And we are pleased to introduce two new PhD students, part funded by the Network, in Surrey and Loughborough University. Read the full newsletter here. Get in touch if you have any queries or information to include in our next edition.
Happy 1st Birthday CDN+
Happy 1st Birthday CDN+
We our very proud of our achievements to date, how our multidisciplinary community works together and continues to grow. Watch our video to take a look back at the progress made over the last twelve months.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 3 - May 2020
This edition celebrates our 1st CDN+ Birthday, the things we have acheived to date and hopes and aspirations for the future. There are updates on successful funding call outcomes, an inspiring travel award blog and an overview of the impact of COVID-19. Read the full newsletter here. Get in touch if you have any queries or information to include in our next edition.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 2 - February 2020
In this edition we feedback on our first CDN Challenge Workshop event which focused on 'Precision and Quantitative Imaging'. We also have updates on successful funding call outcomes, future events, network membership and Steering Committee members. Take a look here. Get in touch if you have any queries or information to include in our next edition.
CDN Newsletter
Issue 1 - November 2019
Our very first edition of the CDN Newsletter, which is a quarterly bulletin with all of our latest news, funding opportunities and research developments, is now available here. In this edition we cover our launch event, a special IOP 2019 Award, an exciting collaboration with Cancer Research UK and much more. We welcome any relevant news and updates relating to cancer diagnosis and research advancements, so please do get in touch , with any items of inclusion for future editions.
Personal Development Call Open
We welcome applications from Early Career Researchers who want to attend an MSc Clinical Science module at the University of Liverpool. There is no deadline, applications should be submitted at least one month before the chosen module takes place. Download the application form here.
Tweet Tweet!
The network now has a Twitter account, follow us @STFC_CDN for the latest news on events and funding opportunities.
Travel Award Call Open 9th September 2019
Applications to request funding for travel and subsistence costs when attending conferences, training, workshops and placements within the remit of the STFC Cancer Diagnosis Network+ are now invited. There is no deadline, applicants will be notified within 8 weeks of submitting their application. Download the application form here.
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Job opportunity: Project-coordinator (part-time)
Closing Date 28th June 2019
We are seeking to recruit a part-time (0.6FTE) Project Coordinator at the University of Liverpool. The appointee will be responsible for co-ordinating the STFC Cancer Diagnosis Network+ (CDN). The appointee will work with the leadership team to setup and implement the CDN programme of activities. This will include organising multidisciplinary challenge-led workshops, liaising with key stakeholders, maintaining a website, managing CDN social media accounts and gathering relevant material for e-newsletters. The appointee will also prepare meeting reports, financial reports and will co-ordinate the administrative aspects of CDN research funding. Candidates must have previous experience of working in research administration, co-ordination of events and project management. Excellent organisational and communication skills are required. You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience and It is desirable but not essential that candidates have a background in physics or life sciences and experience working with stakeholders relevant to the aims of the CDN, such as the NHS, healthcare industries and higher education sector. The post is available from 1 October 2019 until 31 March 2023.
Find out and apply here
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Launch event registration open
Registration is open for the launch event, which will take place at the University of Liverpool, 9th September 2019.
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PhD Studentships Call Open 9th September 2019
Deadline 4pm 20th November 2019
Our PhD studentships call is now open. Applicants can request up to 50% the total cost of a PhD studentship. Before completing the application form, please carefully read the assessment criteria, guidance notes and terms and conditions. These can be found along with the application form here.
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