Dr. Jennifer Morton

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Biography

Jennifer Morton is a Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Cancer Sciences, affiliated with the CRUK Scotland Institute. Her research focuses on understanding pancreatic cancer, its hallmarks, and novel therapeutic options. Morton leads efforts in investigating the evolution of cancer in relation to time and space, as well as the role of immunology in cancer development. She has been involved in comprehensive cancer modeling and in re-imagining radiotherapy techniques. Morton has received several grants for her seminal work on pre-malignant pancreatic lesions aimed at defining early intervention targets. She is also investigating the therapeutic roles of monocytes in bilary cancers and the complex crosstalk within pancreatic cancer microenvironments. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of tumor biology and treatment responses, utilizing advanced mouse models to enhance comprehension of human cancer treatments.

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