Ray K Iles
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Professor Ray K Iles is the Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health & Social Sciences at Middlesex University
, and also the Professor of Biomedical Science. He was headhunted to lead the new Biomedical Research group at Middlesex University in 2004, and was formerly head of the Williamson Laboratory for Molecular Oncology research at St Bartholomew's Hospital
in London
. Professor Iles is an international expert in the field of human chorionic gonadotropin
(hCG) research, particularly with reference to its use as a tumour marker
. His most recent work on the use of a vaccine against hCG to treat patients with tumours that express it entered clinical trials in the USA in 2010.
to Kruse Iles to reflect their mother’s re-marriage. His genetic family traces back to immigration of Germans and Danes from Schleswig-Holstein
to the UK
and London in particular, at the time of the Schleswig-Holstein War of 1850 and Bismarck’s campaign to unite the German states in the Reich. The Kruses were cabinetmakers
, settling in Huntley Street behind Tottenham Court Road
. Ray (Kruse) Iles’s tracing of his German cabinet-making ancestors resulted in his discovery that the British Olympic Fencing
competitor - Richard Kruse - was his direct cousin. This was confirmed by Y chromosome genetic marker testing and featured on the BBC Radio 4
programme Tracing Your Roots.
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
, and also the Professor of Biomedical Science. He was headhunted to lead the new Biomedical Research group at Middlesex University in 2004, and was formerly head of the Williamson Laboratory for Molecular Oncology research at St Bartholomew's Hospital
St Bartholomew's Hospital
St Bartholomew's Hospital, also known as Barts, is a hospital in Smithfield in the City of London, England.-Early history:It was founded in 1123 by Raherus or Rahere , a favourite courtier of King Henry I...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Professor Iles is an international expert in the field of human chorionic gonadotropin
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Human chorionic gonadotropin or human chorionic gonadotrophin is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast .. Some tumors make this hormone; measured elevated levels when the patient is not...
(hCG) research, particularly with reference to its use as a tumour marker
Tumor marker
A tumor marker is a substance found in the blood, urine, or body tissues that can be elevated in cancer, among other tissue types. There are many different tumor markers, each indicative of a particular disease process, and they are used in oncology to help detect the presence of cancer...
. His most recent work on the use of a vaccine against hCG to treat patients with tumours that express it entered clinical trials in the USA in 2010.
Personal details
Ray K Iles was born in Barnes, London, as Raymond Kruse. His father died in 1967; his and his brother's names were subsequently changed by deed pollDeed poll
A deed poll is a legal document binding only to a single person or several persons acting jointly to express an active intention...
to Kruse Iles to reflect their mother’s re-marriage. His genetic family traces back to immigration of Germans and Danes from Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the sixteen states of Germany, comprising most of the historical duchy of Holstein and the southern part of the former Duchy of Schleswig...
to the UK
United Kingdom
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and London in particular, at the time of the Schleswig-Holstein War of 1850 and Bismarck’s campaign to unite the German states in the Reich. The Kruses were cabinetmakers
Cabinet making
Cabinet making is the practice of using various woodworking skills to create cabinets, shelving and furniture.Cabinet making involves techniques such as creating appropriate joints, dados, bevels, chamfers and shelving systems, the use of finishing tools such as routers to create decorative...
, settling in Huntley Street behind Tottenham Court Road
Tottenham Court Road
Tottenham Court Road is a major road in central London, United Kingdom, running from St Giles Circus north to Euston Road, near the border of the City of Westminster and the London Borough of Camden, a distance of about three-quarters of a mile...
. Ray (Kruse) Iles’s tracing of his German cabinet-making ancestors resulted in his discovery that the British Olympic Fencing
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
competitor - Richard Kruse - was his direct cousin. This was confirmed by Y chromosome genetic marker testing and featured on the BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
programme Tracing Your Roots.