Check out the latest paper from the lab! We have shown how sensory neurons inhibit immune responses in the context of lung cancer. www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Nociceptive innervation limits tertiary lymphoid structures to promote lung cancer

Nociceptive sensory neurons are engaged during lung adenocarcinoma tumorigenesis, suppressing tertiary lymphoid structure formation and blunting anti-tumor immunity. This study reveals CGRP signaling ...

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The Francis Crick Institute@crick.ac.uk · 3mo ago

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered how lung tumours can hijack the activity of nearby nerves to weaken the body’s immune response. This research was led by Ya-Hsuan Ho and Giacomo Bregni, with corresponding author Leanne Li. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-05...

119 EMBO Fellows from 30+ countries attended the EMBO Fellows’ Meeting in Heidelberg, DE from 27 June–1 July. #Research was shared and connections formed – an incredible opportunity for #networking and #collaboration. Thank you to all who joined and were part of this vibrant community! 🧪

The EMBO Fellows’ Meeting 2025 is taking place in Heidelberg, DE from 27 June–1 July. Over 100 EMBO Fellows from 30+ countries will present their projects, #network, receive #training and #mentoring, speak with EMBO Press editors and learn about new EMBO #policy and #sustainability initiatives. 🧪

Did you know cancer cells can be electrically active, just like neurons? This electrical activity plays a key role in tumor progression. Excited to share my first postdoc paper at @crick.ac.uk (and first paper from Leanne Li lab), published in @natureportfolio.nature.com!

Intrinsic electrical activity drives small-cell lung cancer progression - Nature

Electrical excitability in neuroendocrine SCLC cells promotes tumour progression through action potential firing, increasing ATP demand and oxidative phosphorylation dependency, whereas non-neuroendoc...

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