NC3Rs CCA PCLS Grant Blog

May 2023 began with my decision to move universities an my research lab to the University of Liverpool full time.  Leaving LJMU after 13 years was a difficult decision but I was ready for a new challenge.

June we welcomed Owen into the team.  Owen is funded by NWCR to characterise the tumour immune microenvironment within CCA and to investigate if this is maintained in PLCTS overtime.  I also delivered the NC3Rs summer school plenary lecture to the 2023 PhD student cohort which was both an honour and privilege.

July I officially began my new role at UoLiv, as Teaching and Learning lead and I am busy unpacking and settling into a new way of working.  We also recruited Danae who will be undertaking a 4 year NC3Rs funded Phd Studentship which begins in October.  We have also submitted two grant proposals, so fingers crossed that we manage to secure additional funding.

August we said farewell to Tim as he returns to complete his surgical training.  He know has the pleasure of writing his thesis!  I know he will remain a valuable and appreciated member of our group.  The HPB research fellow position will shortly be filled by Lawrence, who we look forward to working with and welcome him to the team.

Laura