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Justin Stebbing

Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
Justin's track record as a clinician scientist has led to more than 650 peer-reviewed papers, more than 50 of which have appeared in journals with an impact factor exceeding 10, the vast majority as first or last author (current H-score on Google Scholar = 84).

He originally studied medicine at Trinity College, Oxford, gaining a first class degree before moving to The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA then returning to complete training at the Royal Marsden and St Barts Hospitals. In 2007 he was appointed a Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, London and a Consultant Oncologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, then a Professor of Cancer Medicine and Oncology in 2009 (he is now a Visiting Professor there).

The nature of Justin's scientific contributions and international leadership in translational research were recognised by being awarded the NIHR’s first research translational professorship, becoming Editor-in-Chief of Oncogene - Springer Nature’s cancer journal - and elected a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.

He was also Chair of the Irish Cancer Society and a national charity, Action Against Cancer, was set up to support his research.

Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study – but health risks are far more serious

Jan 31, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, its crucial to approach these results with caution and consider the broader context of air pollutions...

Economy

AI Titans Clash: Unveiling the Best Models- ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen 2.5

Feature Qwen 2.5-Max DeepSeek-V3 ChatGPT (GPT-4o) Best At Technical tasks coding Custom development General...

Australian Stocks Hit Record High Amid Rate Cut Hopes

Australian shares surged to a record high on Friday, fueled by investor optimism over potential interest rate cuts next month following weaker-than-expected inflation data. The SP/ASX 200 index climbed 0.4% to 8,524.60...

Trump's Tariff Threats Sink Canadian Dollar, Pressure Mexican Peso

The Canadian dollar plunged to a five-year low, and the Mexican peso remained under pressure on Thursday after former U.S. President Donald Trump renewed tariff threats against Canada and Mexico. Trump reaffirmed plans to...

Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Tariff Threats on Mexico and Canada

Oil prices climbed on Friday as markets reacted to potential tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada, the top crude suppliers to the U.S. Brent crude futures for March, expiring Friday, rose 38 cents to...

PCE Price Index Reveal: Key Insights into Inflation Trends Set for Today

December 2024 PCE Data to be Released Today The US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index data for December 2024 is expected to be published today, January 31, 2025. This will give the critical inflation trend...

Politics

Japan Weighs Support for $44B Alaska Gas Pipeline Amid Trade Talks with U.S.

Japan is considering supporting a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska to strengthen ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and mitigate trade friction. The 800-mile pipeline aims to transport gas from Alaskas north to a...

Trump Vows Harsh Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Efforts to Ditch the Dollar

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened steep trade tariffs on BRICS nations if they pursue plans to create their own currency, moving away from the U.S. dollar. Trump warned that any such attempt would result in...

Trump’s Greenland Purchase Interest Grows as Rubio Stresses U.S. Strategy

President Donald Trumps interest in acquiring Greenland is a serious matter, not a joke, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio emphasized that acquiring the autonomous...

Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms as U.S.-Canada Border Talks Intensify

The U.S. border czar is set to meet Canadas top public safety official on Friday, just hours before President Donald Trump decides whether to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The meeting offers Canada a final...

Trump Weighs Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Over Trade and Fentanyl Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would soon decide whether to impose a 25% tariff on oil imports from Canada and Mexico. The decision, expected by nightfall, will depend on oil prices and whether the...

Science

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

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It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Technology

Nissan and Honda Push Back Integration Decision Amid Ongoing Talks

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Nvidia Unveils DeepSeek R1 AI Model, API Access Coming Soon

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced that Chinas DeepSeek R1 AI model is now available as a preview on its enterprise software platform. Developers will soon gain access to its API, Nvidia confirmed in a statement....

South Korea Investigates DeepSeek Over User Data Privacy Concerns

South Koreas Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) is set to question DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence model, about its data privacy practices. A PIPC official confirmed Friday that a written request...

Nvidia Approves Samsung's HBM3E Chips for AI, but SK hynix Remains Leader

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U.S. Probes DeepSeek Over Possible Nvidia Sanctions Violation

U.S. officials are investigating whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek sourced advanced Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) processors through Singapore distributors to bypass U.S. sanctions, Bloomberg reported. The probe centers on...

Digital Currency