Research Assistant/associate - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senescent cell state is a consequence of irreparable damage and characterised by arrested growth, changed morphology and secretion of biochemical packages of information into the surrounding environment.

Their level increases as we age, but they are also present in tissues that has been exposed to high level of stress, for example after chemo
- and radiotherapy. Detection followed by elimination of senescent cells has beneficial effects on life and health span,and could also help assessing the early development of cancer as well as designing more tailored therapeutic interventions.

Please refer to the further particulars for this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Interviews are likely to be held soon after the closing date.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.