Copson, Dr Ellen

BSc, MB BS, MRCP, PhD

Speciality

Medical Oncology

Sub-speciality

Breast Cancer

Training and Education

I trained in medicine at the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guys and St. Thomas Hospital, London and qualified in 1996.  Following a variety of SHO posts in London Hospitals, I commenced my Specialist Registrar training in medical oncology at Southampton University Hospitals Trust in 2001.  I was awarded my CCT in medical oncology in December 2009.

Experience

Dr Copson has worked for Southampton University Hospitals Trust since June 2009.

During my Specialist Registrar training period I gained extensive experience in the management of all solid tumours.  From 2008 onwards I have specialised in the medical management of early and metastatic breast cancer.  I have a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of familial breast cancer.

Key achievements

Between 2004 and 2008 I undertook a period of laboratory research investigating the pathogenic potential of missense mutations in the BRCA1 gene.  I was awarded my PhD in March 2009.

Research

1. A germ line mutation in the death domain of DAPK-1 inactivates ERK-induced apoptosis.  Stevens C, Lin Y, Sanchez M, Amin E, Copson E, White H, Durston V, Eccles DM, Hupp T. J Biol Chem 2007; 282: 13791-803.
2. Plasmablastic lymphoma: a case of rectal disease with spinal cord compression. Ambil R, Copson ER, Addis B, Mead GM, Shrinkfield M.  Leukaemia and Lymphoma 2006; 282: 2670-3.
3. Influence of the mdm2 polymorphism snp309 on tumour development in carriers of BRCA1 mutations.  Copson ER, White H, Blaydes JP, Robinson DO, Johnson PW, Eccles DM.    BOC Cancer 2006; 6: 80-86.
4. Liver metastases in germ cell cancer; defining the role of post-chemotherapy surgery.  Copson ER, McKendrick J, Hennessey N, Tung K & Mead G.   BJU International 2004; 94: 552-558.