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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
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R5051CNR: Physical and biological characterisation of clinically relevant combined MRI-radiation exposures with conventional and nanoparticle contrast agents
Prise, K. (PI) & Butterworth, K. (CoI)
27/09/2017 → 30/09/2020
Project: Research
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R1709CNR: Physical and Biological characterisation of combined MRI radiation exposures with conventional and nanoparticle contrast agents.
Prise, K. (PI) & Butterworth, K. (CoI)
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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Dose, dose rate and split dose impacts murine skin responses following photon FLASH irradiation
Brown, K. H., Ghita-Pettigrew, M., McIvor, M. P., McDowell, M. P., McLaughlin, O., Prise, K. M., Sforza, D., Wong, J. W., Rezaee, M., McMahon, S. J. & Butterworth, K. T., Nov 2025, In: Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 212, 9 p., 111125.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mannose and PMI depletion overcomes radiation resistance in HPV-negative head and neck cancer
Wang, T., Brown, C., Doherty, N., Byrne, N. M., Islam, R., Doherty, M., Feng, J., Yin, C., Chambers, S., McQuoid, L., Mohamed-Smith, L., Butterworth, K. T., Kerr, E. M. & Coulter, J. A., 21 Apr 2025, In: Cell communication and signaling : CCS. 23, 1, 20 p., 189.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preclinical characterisation of changes in cardiac function and circulating biomarkers following differential irradiation of thoracic volumes
Kuburas, R., Ghita-Pettigrew, M., Walls, G. M., Kerr, B. N., Brown, K. H., Facchi, C., McWilliam, A., van Herk, M., Williams, K. J. & Butterworth, K. T., 27 Jun 2025, In: Frontiers in Oncology. 15, 11 p., 1623753.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)75 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Early Career Investigator (ECI) Travel Award
Butterworth, K. (Recipient), 23 Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Investigator (ECI) Travel Award
Butterworth, K. (Recipient), 15 Oct 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Investigator of the Month
Butterworth, K. (Recipient), 01 Aug 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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International Travel Workshop Award
Butterworth, K. (Recipient), 01 Jun 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Michael Fry Research Award
Butterworth, K. (Recipient), 04 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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The signalling role of PMCA1 in heart failure and cardiac remodelling
Butterworth, K. (Examiner)
18 Dec 2024Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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HEA North South Research Programme Conference
Butterworth, K. (Participant)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Spatial-temporal dependency & interventions for radiation-induced cardiac toxicity
Butterworth, K. (Invited speaker)
20 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Spatial dependency & interventions for radiation-induced cardiac toxicity using small animal image-guided radiotherapy
Butterworth, K. (Invited speaker)
15 Sept 2024 → 18 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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QUANTITATIVE IMAGE ANALYSIS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PAROTID GLAND DAMAGE AND TOXICITY PREDICTION FOLLOWING RADIOTHERAPY TO THE HEAD AND NECK
Butterworth, K. (Examiner)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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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