Beatrix Elsberger

Biography

Qualifications: PhD, University of Glasgow, June 2011 MD, University of Regensburg, Dec 2007 MRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons, May 2005 Medical State Exam (MBChB equivalent), University of Regensburg, Germany, May 2000 Posts: Oct 2012 – Oct 2017: Clinical Lecturer in Surgical Oncology, University of Dundee, and Honorary Specialty Registrar in General Surgery, NHS Tayside Aug 2011 - Sept 2012: Specialty Registrar Training in General Surgery, NHS Tayside Jan 2011 - July 2011: Post-doc research fellow, University of Glasgow Oct 2007 - Dec 2010: Clinical research fellow, University of Glasgow Feb 2002 - Oct 2007: Senior House Officer posts in Surgery, NHS Lothian, NHS Greater Glasgow/ Clyde, Whakatane (New Zealand) and in Accident and Emergency, Poole Dorest Aug 2000- Feb 2002: Junior House Officer, Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust

Research Interest

Trans-POSNOC Chief Investigator (CI) on the translational aspect of a large multicentre RCT, randomising breast cancer patients after macrometastases are found in the sentinel lymph node. Aim of this study is to identify molecular biomarkers predicting axillary node recurrence in early stage breast cancer. Translational evidence will distinguish certain high risk early stage breast cancers from low risk breast cancer. Trans-POSNOC trial start: June 2014 PhD project: “The role of the Src kinase family in breast cancer” Assessing gene and protein expression of Src kinase family members in invasive breast specimens and investigating their clinical significance in relation to disease recurrence and survival, using fresh frozen tissue and tissue microarrays in conjunction with in vitro cell line studies. Identifying correct biomarkers, which patients are most likely to respond to Src kinase inhibitors, currently administrated in phase II clinical trials. Awarded: June 2011 MD project: “Resistance mechanisms of Helicobacter pylori against Metronidazole” Investigating mechanisms of metronidazole resistance in Helicobacter pylori strains using the techniques of enzyme assays and high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Gaining knowledge of microbiological Helicobacter pylori cultivation techniques and experience in handling advanced biochemical technical equipment. Awarded: Dec 2007