Dr Stuart Hunt
BSc, MSc, PhD
School of Clinical Dentistry
Senior Lecturer in Human Anatomy
+44 114 215 9352
Full contact details
School of Clinical Dentistry
19 Claremont Crescent
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S10 2TA
- Profile
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I completed my PhD in 2008 in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. After a short period as a Post-doctoral Research Associate, I was appointed Lecturer in Human Anatomy in 2010. I was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2019.
My research group focuses on the role of extracellular vesicles in head and neck cancer progression. A better understanding of these nano-sized particles may one day lead to novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for head and neck cancer.
- Research interests
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My research interests include:
- the biogenesis of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in head and neck cancer;
- the interplay between EVs and the tumour microenvironment;
- the role of EVs in chemotherapy resistance;
- and the use of salivary EVs as a source of diagnostic biomarkers.
- Publications
- Research group
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PhD students (primary supervisor):
- Anita Liu (co-supervisor Prof Dan Lambert)
- Karima Alkasah (co-supervisor Dr Lynne Bingle)
- Wenyi Jiang (co-supervisors Dr Barbara Ciani & Dr Helen Colley)
- Cathy Park (co-supervisor Dr Helen Colley)
- Helal Alanazi (co-supervisor Dr Helen Colley)
- Teaching activities
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I am the anatomy sub-theme leader for the Oral Cavity in Health and Disease (OCHD) theme. I deliver human anatomy lectures for 1st year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Human Communication Sciences (HCS) students. I lead head and neck anatomy dissection classes for 1st year BDS students. I also am a member of the 1st BDS Working Party, where I respond to student feedback on anatomy teaching and oversee resulting changes/improvements based on feedback.
- Professional activities and memberships
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- Academic lead for tissue culture core facility
- Member of Core Facilities Committee
- Biological Safety Officer for The School of Clinical Dentistry
- Member of the University Biosafety Committee Member of Committee for the Use of Tissue in Teaching (CUTIT)
- Human Tissue Authority 鈥楶erson Designated鈥 for Medical Teaching Unit
- UK Society for Extracellular Vesicles (UKEV) Committee member