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Train across cancer biology, genomics and precision medicine

Enquiries are welcomed from prospective Masters and PhD students, summer researchers and collaborators whose interests align with the Cancer Evolution Laboratory.

Supervision available

Masters and PhD research

The Cancer Evolution Laboratory welcomes enquiries from prospective Masters and PhD candidates interested in molecular oncology, cancer genomics, TP53 biology, YB-1, tumour evolution or precision medicine.

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2026/27 summer research project

Mitotic adaptation in TP53-mutant lung cancer

A University of Waikato summer project investigates whether YB-1-high TP53-mutant lung cancer cells are vulnerable to inhibitors of MPS1, PLK1, RSK and Aurora kinase signalling.

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Research enquiries

Translational and clinical collaboration

Collaborative enquiries are welcome when they connect cancer genomics, functional biology, biomarkers, drug response or precision oncology with aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.

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Before contacting us

Explain the scientific fit.

Include your research background, the cancer question you want to address, the programme that best matches your interests, relevant laboratory or computational experience, and your intended degree or funding route.

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