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Jennifer Morton is a Professor at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the CRUK Scotland Institute and based at the Beatson Institute within the Department of Cancer Sciences and Molecular Pathology. Her research focuses on pancreatic cancer biology, tumor microenvironment interactions, metastasis mechanisms, and preclinical therapeutic strategies. She utilizes advanced models including GEMMs (genetically engineered mouse models) and intravital imaging to study disease progression.
Her work explores diverse areas such as cancer cell mechanosensing, metabolic reprogramming, immune evasion, and stromal remodeling in pancreatic tumors. Key interests include KRAS-driven oncogenesis, neutrophil/macrophage dynamics in therapy resistance, and targeting PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways. She collaborates extensively with international teams to translate findings into precision oncology approaches.
Research themes consistently emphasize the tumor microenvironment's role in pancreatic cancer progression, chemoresistance, and metastasis. Her publications demonstrate integrated approaches combining molecular biology, in vivo imaging, and computational analysis to identify novel therapeutic vulnerabilities.
She leads a research group focused on pancreatic cancer and mentors emerging scientists. Her lab employs state-of-the-art techniques including FRET biosensors, 3D organotypic models, and deep learning-based data integration to advance cancer research.
