Kate Robinson
Assistant Editor
Kate graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences in 2020. During her studies she developed a passion for science communication and after graduating, began a science blog in order to continue writing about trending science news and topics of interest. She joined the editorial team at Technology Networks in 2021. In her role as assistant editor Kate supports the publication’s in-house writers, produces scientific content across all communities and works closely with the managing editor to help coordinate commissioned pieces.
Latest Content
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Protein Hyperactivation Could Kill Cancer Cells and Bacteria
Technology Networks had the pleasure of speaking with Walid A. Houry, professor of biochemistry at the University of Toronto, to find out about the discovery of compounds that can induce protease hyperactivation to kill cancer cells.
Industry Insight
Small Molecule KRAS Inhibitors With Potent Antitumor Activity
In this interview, Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Cameron Pitt to learn more about KRAS as a target for cancer therapeutics, avoiding known resistance mechanisms and the effectiveness of two novel KRAS inhibitors.
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Where Is ICP-MS Making a Difference?
Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is an analytical technique that can be used across a broad range of applications, a few of which we will explore here.
Industry Insight
A Non-Invasive Treatment for Difficult-To-Treat Pediatric Brain Cancer
In this interview, Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Stuart Marcus, founder and chief medical officer of SonALAsense, to find out how ALA sonodynamic therapy could be a more effective treatment for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and recurrent glioblastoma.
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Drug With Potential To Ease Pain in Osteoarthritis Moves to Clinical Trial
Results from an animal study published in Science Translational Medicine demonstrate that a drug compound can disrupt overactivation of inflammation and manage pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis. The drug will be tested in upcoming Phase I and IIa clinical trials.
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Could Viruses Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance?
A study published in Nature Chemical Biology suggests that a new bacteriophage screening approach could assist scientists attempting to overcome antibiotic resistance.
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Common Sweetener Linked to Increased Clotting and Cardiovascular Risk
According to a study published in Nature Medicine, elevated levels of erythritol in the blood are linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
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The Unfolding Landscape of Cancer Vaccine Development
In this roundup, we take a look at some recent advances in cancer vaccine development and testing.
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Diagnostic Advances Driving Personalized Medicine
In this roundup, we look at recent developments in diagnostics for genetic diseases and a range of cancers that could enable a more personalized approach for patients.
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Real-World Applications of AI You Need To Know About
While AI is a computer science tool, it has been increasingly utilized for various applications across many scientific disciplines, ranging from diagnostics to genomics. This list will give you a glimpse into some of these applications.
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