Dr. Joy Burchell

Professor

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Biography

Joy Burchell is a Professor of Glyco-oncology at King’s College London, where she leads the Breast Cancer Biology Lab. Her research focuses on the intricate relationships between glycosylation and cancer, particularly how specific glycoforms of mucins influence cancer progression and treatment responses. Since joining Cancer Research UK in 2007, she has contributed extensively to understanding the role of MUC1 and other glycans in breast cancer. Her work includes the application of innovative technologies to dissect the tumor microenvironment and decipher the mechanisms by which cancer cells evade the immune response. Joy has held several leadership roles within the department, including acting as the School lead for Research Impact and Post-Graduate Coordinator at the Guy’s and St Thomas’s sites. With a career dedicated to advancing cancer research, Burchell continues to be a prominent figure in the field, engaging in collaborative research aimed at translating findings from the lab into therapeutic strategies for patients.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.