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Professor Joanne Edwards is a distinguished academic at the University of Glasgow, holding the position of Professor of Translational Cancer Pathology within the School of Cancer Sciences. She serves as Director of Education for the School of Cancer Sciences, Lead of the Colorectal Cancer Theme for the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, Director of the Glasgow Tissue Research Facility, and Director of the Integrated Technologies for Improved Polyp Surveillance (INCISE) project. With over 20 years of experience since joining Glasgow in 1997 after completing her PhD at St Andrews, she has established herself as a leading researcher in cancer biomarkers and therapeutics.
- PhD: University of St Andrews
Professor Edwards' research primarily focuses on understanding the determinants of short- and long-term outcomes in patients with colorectal and breast cancer. Her work investigates the complex relationship between local and systemic inflammatory responses, the tumor microenvironment, and cell signaling pathways, with the ultimate goal of integrating these findings into routine clinical management. She has developed unique patient tissue cohorts with extensive linked clinical data across various solid tumors.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on tumor microenvironment analysis, biomarker development, and the application of advanced technologies in cancer research. The 15 most recent articles reveal consistent themes in colorectal cancer research, particularly examining inflammatory responses, molecular pathways like IL-6/STAT3 and NFκB signaling, and the development of novel scoring systems like the Glasgow Microenvironment Score. There's also significant work on AI computational pathology, genomics, and spatial biology approaches.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists
Professor Edwards leads a multidisciplinary team of scientists and surgeons, having supervised over 20 PhD students throughout her career. As a mentor, she is dedicated to supporting the next generation of cancer researchers and inspiring them through their educational journeys. Her research has been supported by significant funding, including her role as Director of the INCISE project and Lead of the Colorectal Cancer Theme for Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre.
She directs the Glasgow Tissue Research Facility and leads the INCISE project, which focuses on improving polyp surveillance through integrated technologies. Her multidisciplinary team combines expertise in pathology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical oncology to advance personalized medicine approaches for colorectal and breast cancer patients.
