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Teaching
MED 3013 Radiobiology for Radiotherapy.
Lecturer and Joint Module Coordinator.
- Cell Signalling and DNA Repair.
- Radiobiological Methods.
- Current advances in Radiation Research.
MED 3013 Preclinical Models in Cancer Research.
Lecturer and Module Coordinator.
- Preclinical models in cancer discovery and In vitro models.
- Modelling human cancer in mice II – Introduction to mouse genetics, genome editing technologies and genetically engineered mouse models.
- Experimental endpoints and preclinical imaging techniques.
- Ethics and alternatives to in vivo testing.
SCM 8066 MRes in Translational Cancer Medicine.
Lecturer.
- Principles of Radiotherapy.
- In vivo imaging Techniques.
BMS 2015 Biomedical Science BSc.
Lecturer.
- Protein and Membrane Trafficking
MED 1023 Principles of Disease and Treatment 1
Tutor.
- · Problem solving with genes molecules and processes.
- · Problems in clinical genetics.
- · Problems in biochemical medicine.
Undergraduate Medicine Years 1-3 ePortfolio (UMeP)
Tutor.
BMS3012 Lab Based Honours Project in Biomedical Science
Project Supervisor.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 4 Finished
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R1709CNR: Physical and Biological characterisation of combined MRI radiation exposures with conventional and nanoparticle contrast agents.
04/01/2017 → 30/09/2020
Project: Research
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R2231CNR: Assessment of tumour efficacy and normal tissue toxicity using AZD6738 in combination with radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Hanna, G. (PI), Butterworth, K. (CoI) & Prise, K. (CoI)
01/10/2015 → 31/03/2017
Project: Research
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R5885CNR: Investigation of radiobiological efficacy of cannabinol derivatives
Butterworth, K. (PI) & Prise, K. (CoI)
25/09/2015 → 29/02/2016
Project: Research
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A comparative analysis of preclinical computed tomography radiomics using cone-beam and micro-computed tomography scanners
Brown, K. H., Kerr, B. N., Pettigrew, M., Connor, K., Miller, I. S., Shiels, L., Connolly, C., McGarry, C. K., Byrne, A. T. & Butterworth, K. T., Jul 2024, In: Physics and Imaging in Radiation Oncology. 31, 8 p., 100615.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multimodality assessment of the protective capacity of statin therapy in a mouse model of radiation cardiotoxicity
Walls, G. M., Ghita, M., Herron, B., Edgar, K. S., Kuburas, R., Watson, C. J., Grieve, D. J., Cole, A. J., Jain, S. & Butterworth, K. T., Jan 2024, In: Radiotherapy and Oncology. 190, 8 p., 110004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Baseline cardiac parameters as biomarkers of radiation cardiotoxicity in lung cancer: an NI-HEART analysis
Walls, G. M., Hill, N., McMahon, M., Kearney, B. Ó., McCann, C., McKavanagh, P., Giacometti, V., Cole, A. J., Jain, S., McGarry, C. K., Butterworth, K., McAleese, J., Harbinson, M. & Hanna, G. G., 02 Jul 2024, (Early online date) In: JACC: CardioOncology. 6, 4, p. 529-540 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Characterisation of quantitative imaging biomarkers for inflammatory and fibrotic radiation-induced lung injuries using preclinical radiomics
Brown, K. H., Ghita-Pettigrew, M., Kerr, B. N., Mohamed-Smith, L., Walls, G. M., McGarry, C. K. & Butterworth, K. T., Mar 2024, In: Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 192, 9 p., 110106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dose-dependent changes in cardiac function, strain and remodelling in a preclinical model of heart base irradiation
Ghita-Pettigrew, M., Edgar, K. S., Kuburas, R., Brown, K. H., Walls, G. M., Facchi, C., Grieve, D. J., Watson, C. J., McWilliam, A., van Herk, M., Williams, K. J. & Butterworth, K. T., Apr 2024, In: Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 193, 9 p., 110113.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile20 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Early Career Investigator (ECI) Travel Award
Butterworth, Karl (Recipient), 23 Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Investigator (ECI) Travel Award
Butterworth, Karl (Recipient), 15 Oct 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Investigator of the Month
Butterworth, Karl (Recipient), 01 Aug 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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International Travel Workshop Award
Butterworth, Karl (Recipient), 01 Jun 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Michael Fry Research Award
Butterworth, Karl (Recipient), 04 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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"Tissue Chips and Model Systems"
Karl Butterworth (Invited speaker)
15 Sept 2024 → 18 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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This house believes that radiomics will not replace real radiobiology in dose-response modelling
Karl Butterworth (Chair)
04 May 2024 → 07 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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6th Conference on Small Animal Precision Radiotherapy
Karl Butterworth (Member of programme committee)
08 Apr 2024 → 10 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Norwegian Research Council (External organisation)
Karl Butterworth (Member)
01 Mar 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Scientific Advisory Board Member - EU Pianoforte
Karl Butterworth (Advisor)
01 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
Press/Media
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How particles developed by nuclear physicists could prove a new cure for cancer
24/09/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Everything happens in 3’s – A trilogy of Preclinical Radiotherapy Research from Belfast
01/12/2016
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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New radiotherapy-based treatments for lung cancer
01/09/2015
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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