Susana Godinho

Susana Godinho is a Professor in Cancer Cell Biology at Queen Mary University of London, leading the Centre for Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology. Her research explores how centrosome and microtubule alterations in cancer cells influence tumor physiology and progression.

• Member, American Association for Cancer Research
• Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Champion
• Editorial Board, EMBO Reports
• Scientific Committee Member, British Society for Cell Biology

Research Interests: She investigates cancer cell adaptations, focusing on centrosome amplification, its role in extracellular vesicle secretion, and implications for metastasis and invasion. Her work bridges cell signaling, adhesion/integrins, and tumor microenvironment dynamics.

Publication Trends: Recent studies highlight her focus on centrosome amplification's impact on lysosome disruption, exosome-mediated communication, and oxidative stress-driven tumor invasion. Key themes include microtubule organization, non-cell-autonomous signaling, and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions.

Scientific Awards & Funding: Her accolades include the

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2019-2021)
• Medical Research Council Grant (2019-2022)
• Cancer Research UK, Non-Clinical Training Award (2018-2022)
• CRUK Programme Foundation Award (2021-2027, £1.5M)
• Wellcome Trust Postdoc Fellowship (2024-2028)

Additional Contributions: She actively participates in academic leadership through editorial roles and scientific committees, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cancer biology.