The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. We are a UK charity and member institution of the University of London.
A new type of immunotherapy that targets non-cancer cells could help prevent the growth and spread of breast cancer tumours, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now.
Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, received a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize on behalf of the institute, in recognition of its transformational breast cancer research programme.
Cancer research is driving progress in treatment that means more and more people are living well for longer after a diagnosis of advanced cancer. In our latest blog post, hear from five people who are each responding well to treatment and are now looking to the future, after receiving a devastating diagnosis.
Ceralasertib showed promise for patients no longer responding to current cancer treatments in an early clinical trial. Given on its own, the drug stabilised the growth of tumours in more than half of patients who received it, with one patient seeing benefits for more than five years
We are internationally renowned for driving scientific discoveries on cancer and came second of all UK universities in analysis of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
We aim to attract the best scientific minds who will be working at the forefront of cancer research, in an environment that’s collaborative, international and inclusive.
Our competitive PhD programme is designed for the next generation of world-leading cancer researchers who will benefit from exceptional research facilities.
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We draw upon our excellent scientists and facilities to further our world-class cancer research. We work with funders to deliver major research centres and collaborations.
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The ICR conducts research into many different types of cancer, from common cancers such as breast and prostate, to rarer diseases such as rhabdomyosarcoma.
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The ICR-CTSU leads high-quality international cancer clinical trials, and their findings directly influence clinical practice within the NHS and worldwide.
The ICR and Imperial College London are working together to open up new frontiers in cancer research.
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“I had come to realise that my research could contribute meaningfully to improvements in patient outcomes” – developing tests that could change clinical practice to personalise breast cancer treatment