Daniel Klotz (2011) presents ovarian cancer study findings to critical acclaim

Graduate Entry Medical Student Daniel Klotz (2011) has been recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for a presentation of his research into ovarian cancer treatments.

Professor Ahmed leads the laboratory at the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Oxford University where Daniel has been part of a research team working to find more effective treatments for ovarian cancer.  In an article published in the journal of the American Cancer Society the team reported on a technique for marking tiny cancer deposits with fluorescent proteins.  This is helpful for treatment because 70% of women who have surgery for ovarian cancer develop tumours again within 12 to 14 months, often caused by deposits of cancer cells which could be removed if detected earlier, but are so small that even MRI scanners can’t identify them.

At the recent National Conference for Aspiring Surgeons Daniel reported on the team’s work and was placed second for his presentation in a competitive field of new ideas for healthcare.  Daniel commented: “I am very glad that my presentation was well received and I hope this could be a positive example of how medical students can work at the interface between basic science and clinical research during their medical degree.”

To read the research paper in full click here to access it online.