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SUMMARY:Understanding cellular heterogeneity in pancreatic cancer - Axel B
 ehrens
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CONTACT:Maya Ben Yami
DESCRIPTION:Every organ harbours adult stem cells which have the potential
  for long-term replication\, together with the capacities of self-renewal 
 and multi-lineage differentiation. These stem cells function in tissue hom
 eostasis and contribute to regeneration in response to injury. Many cancer
 s are caused by transforming mutations occurring in tissue-specific progen
 itor cells. Tumours are also organised in a cellular hierarchy\, with the 
 so-called cancer stem cells being at the apex. Dr Behrens' major aim is to
  elucidate the molecular mechanisms governing stem cell functions in the c
 ontext of tumour development. Building on his PhD and postdoctoral experti
 se in animal models of cancer and neurodegeneration\, Dr Behrens set up hi
 s laboratory at the Cancer Research UK London Research Institute in 2001\,
  now part of the Francis Crick Institute\, and has since focused on the fu
 nction of stem cells in tissue homeostasis and cancer and\, more recently\
 , in diabetes.\n\nThe talk is open to the public!\n\n*Start: 18:00*\n1hr t
 alk followed by a Q&A\, then cheese & wine & a chat!\n\nWhere: Pfizer lect
 ure theatre\, Chemistry department\n\nMembers: Free | Non-members: £3\n\n
 https://www.facebook.com/events/272385070064555/
LOCATION:Pfizer Lecture Theatre\, Department of Chemistry\, Lensfield Road
 \, Cambridge
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