Louise Watson

Louise Watson is a PhD researcher investigating how breast cancer cells change when the disease spreads to the brain.

Her research focuses on DNA methylation — chemical changes that can influence how genes are switched on or off. These changes may occur as cancer cells respond to treatment over time or adapt to the new environment they encounter after spreading to another part of the body.

Louise’s research has identified increased levels of DNA methylation in advanced breast cancer and, importantly, has highlighted a potential new treatment target controlled by this process.

Understanding these changes could help researchers identify new vulnerabilities in advanced breast cancer and ultimately develop more effective ways to treat it.

Why This Research Matters

Breast cancer can change as it progresses and as it is exposed to different treatments. Understanding those changes could help us stay one step ahead of the disease and reveal new targets for future therapies.

Every new treatment starts with research. By continuing to ask the difficult questions, we can Rewrite the Future