Onc Now
In this episode of Onc Now, Miguel Reis Ferreira explores the evolving relationship between the microbiome and cancer, from treatment-related toxicity and tumour-associated bacteria to the potential of AI and microbiome-based biomarkers in precision oncology.
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Speaker bio:
Miguel Reis Ferreira is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, and a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK. His research spans oncology, microbiology, and AI, with a particular focus on understanding the influence of the microbiome, and he has pioneered research into the role of tumour-associated bacteria in cancer.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:28 – Clinical and Research Interests
06:52 – Microbiome and Treatment Toxicity
10:12 – Personalising Radiotherapy with Biomarkers
12:40 – Bacteria Within Tumours
18:02 – The Future of Oncomicrobiology
19:17 – AI in Radiation Oncology
21:48 – Unanswered Questions in Microbiome Research
23:35 – Three Wishes for Oncology
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.
