Xu Liu
DPhil Student
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests focus on the intricate interactions between neurons and cancer cells in the context of colorectal cancer (CRC). As the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, CRC necessitates a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms driving its initiation, progression, and metastasis. My project aims to generate a three-dimensional neuron-containing colon tissue model via an engineering approach. With this innovative model, we seek to investigate the significance of neuronal activities and their impact on cancer cell proliferation, tumour growth, invasion, and metastasis.