Oscar Maiques

Oscar Maiques is a researcher specializing in spatial biology and tumor microenvironment dynamics. His work integrates digital pathology, multi-omic data, and advanced imaging to study cellular plasticity, transformation, and extracellular matrix interactions in cancer progression, with a focus on melanoma, breast, and pancreatic tumors. He leads a research group and contributes to clinical biomarker discovery.

• Affiliation: Centre for Cancer Biomarkers and Biotherapeutics

Research Interests: His research emphasizes spatial biology and tumor microenvironment analysis using 3D models to understand disease mechanisms, early diagnosis, and therapeutic vulnerabilities. Key themes include mechano-sensing, cytoskeletal remodeling, and cell migration in metastasis.

Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on mechanobiology in melanoma progression (2019-2025), myosin II activation, LAP1 nuclear mechanics, and migrastatic drug evaluation. These works highlight intersections between cell migration, biomarker identification, and 3D modeling in oncology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Pancreatic Cancer UK Career Foundation Fellowship (£294,999.99, 2026-2029)
  • MRC iCase PhD Studentship (2025-2029)
  • Barts Charity Precision Medicine Programme Part 2 Lectureship

Collaborations & Activities: He is an associate editor for Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics and participates in cancer research societies (British Association for Cancer Research, European Association for Cancer Research). His lab investigates mechano-signaling and cellular memory in metastatic environments.