OCEP lead elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Richard Martin, who leads the Obesity-related Cancer Epidemiology Programme, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Disposable vapes ban could lead young adults to switch to cigarettes, study finds
The disposable vapes ban in the UK could lead to young adults switching to alternative products, including cigarettes, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
New Cancer Research UK-funded epidemiology programme tackles obesity-related cancers
A new research programme led by the University of Bristol aims to halt the rising trend of obesity-related cancers. The Obesity-related Cancer Epidemiology Programme (OCEP), which begins this week, will greatly increase understanding of how we can prevent obesity-related cancers by improving understanding of their biological mechanisms.
Multinational team takes on challenge of colorectal cancer in South Africa
Recently, the Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme (ICEP) and Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience jointly hosted the Wits-Bristol Cancer Workshop at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg from 30 September to 1 October. The aim of the meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration in addressing the colorectal cancer burden in South Africa. Our new blog post discusses why this meeting was needed and what will happen next.
Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) today [24 September].
Cancer research focus at this year's Pint of Science
Learn more about cancer research in ICEP and across the university at this year's Pint of Science event in Bristol on Tuesday 20th May. Speakers will include Naomi Cornish who will be talking about "The Clot Thickens: Cancer's Sticky Accomplice".
Smartwatch technology could help with future alcohol interventions, new study finds
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK (1). According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could provide a more accurate picture of people’s daily drinking habits than current methods. The technology could be a key element for future alcohol interventions.
Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking, new study finds
Whether people decide to make New Year resolutions or not, they might want to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2025. According to a new University of Bristol-led study smartwatches could help people give up smoking. The researchers tested a smartwatch fitted with a custom app which used the smartwatch's in-built motion sensors to detect typical smoking movements. The results, published in JMIR Formative Research, showed the technology has the potential to help over two thirds of trial participants quit the habit.
ICEP welcomes launch of House of Lords report on obesity and diet
ICEP welcomes an important new House of Lords report on connections between diet and obesity, and their effects on ill-health including cancer. The report, which is launching formally today, draws on a range of expert viewpoints and several University of Bristol population health researchers contributed their research insight. Professor Richard Martin, Lead Principal Investigator of the Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme (ICEP), is today attending the launch as one of the invited guests.
ICEP cancer research showcased at major epidemiology conference
ICEP research was well-represented in the cancer theme of the World Congress of Epidemiology.
Restricting flavoured vapes could harm smoking cessation efforts, finds study
Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on the many adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in the journal Harm Reduction.
Adiposity in childhood affects the risk of breast cancer by changing breast tissue composition, study suggests
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. With rates continuing to rise, there is an urgent need to identify new modifiable breast cancer risk factors. New research led by the University of Bristol suggests that higher adiposity in childhood leads to less dense breast tissue forming, which results in a reduced breast cancer risk. However, further research is needed to understand the mechanism of the overall protective effect of childhood adiposity to identify new targets for intervention and prevention.
Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users
E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and University of Innsbruck, and other partners including University of Bristol.
Genome-wide association study and Mendelian randomization analyses provide insights into the causes of early-onset colorectal cancer
Scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and partners within ICEP reveal new findings about the lifestyle and genetic risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer, which is colorectal cancer that is diagnosed in individuals younger than 50 years. The results were published in the Annals of Oncology.
Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer
Diabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs - known as glitazones – long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with diabetic patients on other medications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes influences cancer-associated proteins
A weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes was found to alter levels of cancer-related proteins, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study. The study, published in eBioMedicine, is the first to show that weight loss in people recently diagnosed with diabetes can change the levels of cancer-related chemicals circulating in the blood.
Weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes influences cancer-associated proteins
A weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes was found to alter levels of cancer-related proteins, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study. The study, published in eBioMedicine, is the first to show that weight loss in people recently diagnosed with diabetes can change the levels of cancer-related chemicals circulating in the blood.
Obesity may not be the only factor to link ultra-processed foods to higher risk of mouth, throat and oesophagus cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Cancer research labs at Southmead Hospital
In the aftermath of COVID-19, our scientists created a virtual tour of the Southmead labs to widen our audience.
Professor Richard Martin interviewed by PLOS blog
To mark this year's World Cancer Day, ICEP's Professor Richard Martin discussed the programme's aims, recent highlights, and the role of open access in supporting cancer research.
Roundtable brings cancer research to the Bristol public
‘What do you think is most important for our health – our genetics or the environment we live in; nature or nurture?’ - This question and more were discussed in a recent public engagement roundtable.