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Coffee Break Science

Dr Ahsen Ustaoglu
Coffee Break Science
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  • Coffee Break Science

    Taming the inflamed heart using regulatory T cells

    16-02-2026 | 40 Min.
    Dr Rouchelle Srinanjan-Rothwell, NIHR clinical lecturer at the University of Cambridge, talks about her recently published IVORY trial, in which the Cambridge team investigated anti-inflammatory therapy using repurposed IL-2 drug to treat acute coronary syndromes
    You can find the study here: Anti-inflammatory therapy with low-dose IL-2 in acute coronary syndromes: a randomized phase 2 trial | Nature Medicine
    In this episode, we also hear from Mark Andrews, recently treated at CUH for a heart attack, and who took part in the trial.
    Let us know what you would like to hear from next by commenting!
  • Coffee Break Science

    Harnessing the gut for weight loss: natural antidote to obesity

    31-10-2025 | 33 Min.
    Founder and CEO of Elcella, and lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, Dr Madusha Peiris, spills the tea on her team's discovery in human gut tissue which has resulted in an impactful, natural weight management treatment.
    Could this be the new natural alternative to Ozempic? Tune in to find out!
    Elcella: https://elcella.com
    Madusha's research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zXeh8S4AAAAJ&hl=en
    Want to share your story? Get in touch via the comments!
  • Coffee Break Science

    Harnessing the gut for weight loss: natural antidote to obesity

    29-10-2025 | 33 Min.
    Founder and CEO of Elcella, and lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, Dr Madusha Peiris, spills the tea on her team's discovery in human gut tissue which has resulted in an impactful, natural weight management treatment.
    Could this be the new natural alternative to Ozempic? Tune in to find out!
    Elcella: https://elcella.com
    Madusha's research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zXeh8S4AAAAJ&hl=en
    The Times feature: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/first-natural-ozempic-pill-weight-loss-elcella-tb25lnjgq?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGna-36ZeAqvomHmj4VVQSjh7PCh2QXZE77BgUvc1zZvV3vwnFDJdx2XyiD9WE_aem_lP19PUZubMclwqyHP4c-Lw
    Want to share your story? Get in touch via the comments!
  • Coffee Break Science

    Rethinking cancer from the Rebel Cell perspective

    29-09-2025 | 39 Min.
    In Episode 3, I'm joined by award-winning science writer, public speaker and broadcaster, Dr Kat Arney. She takes us on the evolutionary journey of her career from being a geneticist in the lab, to becoming a bestselling author, while providing a new lens on cancer.

    You can buy Rebel Cell wherever you source your books: Rebel Cell by Dr Kat Arney | Waterstones

    Contact Ahsen with feedback, questions, or if you're interested in sharing your story, at [email protected] or @ahsenonfilm on Instagram
  • Coffee Break Science

    Decoding the cancer genome to personalise patient care

    31-08-2025 | 49 Min.
    In this episode, I'm joined by Prof Serena Nik-Zainal, a legendary research group leader in genomic medicine. Join us for a deep dive into the cancer genome, and how we can harness it to better inform treatment for patients.
    Serena's research: https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/professor-serena-nik-zainal
    Contact Ahsen with feedback, questions, or if you're interested in sharing your story, at [email protected] or @ahsenonfilm on Instagram.

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The podcast that dives into groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge and provides powerful stories from patients whose lives are forever changed by the diseases we receive funding to study. Hosted by Dr Ahsen Ustaoglu, breast cancer survivor and postdoctoral researcher working on early detection of oesophageal cancer at the Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge
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