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SUMMARY:Does inflammation contribute to Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer
 ? - Dr Jessica Hitchcock\, Department of Pathology\, University of Cambrid
 ge
DTSTART:20180222T131000Z
DTEND:20180222T140000Z
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CONTACT:Lorena Escudero
DESCRIPTION:The fundamental role of the mammary gland is to produce milk t
 o feed young. Considering this is only required for a certain length of ti
 me\, the mammary gland must undergo substantial preparatory remodelling du
 ring pregnancy\, and\, similarly\, the architecture of the gland must be r
 estored to its pre-pregnant state when milk production is no longer requir
 ed. This post-lactation regression of the mammary gland (Involution) has a
  distinct inflammatory signature\, whereby immune cells are recruited to t
 he gland to assist with the remodelling process. I am an immunologist and 
 I am interested in how this post-pregnancy inflammation of the mammary gla
 nd can be tumourigenic. I am particularly interested in how this process i
 s exacerbated in older first-time mothers\, as this may be of great import
 ance in today’s society\, where starting a family is often delayed.
LOCATION:The Richard King Room\, Darwin College
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