Dr Miklavc says: “My research is about mechanisms of cell secretion. Cells secrete numerous substances that play a pivotal role in health and disease. Recent discoveries showed that cells release small vesicles, which allow communication between cells and influence cancer metastasis among other things.
I am investigating how these vesicles are released and how they affect other cells, with an aim to develop strategies for new treatment options for cancer. Similar principles of secretion apply for all cell types; however, my major research focus are cells in the lungs.”
Grant Award – Kidscan Student Placement (2019 – 2020)
Funding Award – £2000
Funding Awarded to – Dr Pika Miklavc
Research Location – University of Salford
Lead Researcher – Dr Pika Miklavc