| RefNo | EC/2024/23 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Fitzgerald, Rebecca Clare: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 21 April 2024 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Rebecca Fitzgerald as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Includes personal details of the elected Fellow, citation giving the reasons for election, and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Rebecca Fitzgerald has sought to systematically characterise the metaplastic condition Barrett’s oesophagus and its progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. She has shown that Barrett’s oesophagus is a necessary step for cancer development and has defined the alterations that demarcate the transition from benign to malignant transformation. Notably Rebecca has applied these insights to develop a diagnostic test for Barrett’s oesophagus, called Cytopsonge-TFF3, that she has taken from proof of concept through to clinical implementation. Cytopsonge TFF3 is a first in class non-endoscopic approach to early diagnosis for patients with Barrett’s and early stage OAC with applicability on a population scale. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers and date certificate was first submitted for candidacy are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |