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Cancer charity founder and cancer genetics pioneer honoured at ICR graduation ceremony
The ICR honoured the founder of CRIS Cancer Foundation, Lola Manterola, and cancer genetics researcher, Professor Sir Bruce Ponder, with honorary degrees at their annual graduation and awards ceremony.
Lynch syndrome: First national NHS patient database of genetic condition aims to prevent cancer
A new database of all patients with Lynch syndrome aims to improve treatment and prevention for those at high-risk of cancer.
New technique opens up study of immune response to cancer by releasing precious material locked in old archive cancer samples
Scientists have developed an improved technique for reading the genetic material associated with the body’s immune response to cancer, making it possible to study tissue samples that have been stored in archives for decades.
ICR scientists seek new drugs to treat childhood cancer as part of global Cancer Grand Challenges team
A global, interdisciplinary team of researchers has been selected to receive a Cancer Grand Challenges award of up to $25m over five years to tackle the challenge of solid tumours in children.
Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease
Artificial Intelligence has helped scientists reveal a new form of aggressive prostate cancer which could revolutionise how the disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.
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Targeted immunotherapy could lead to pioneering treatment for breast cancer
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 from the ICR.
New drug could unlock benefits of immunotherapy for more patients
A new drug could offer a powerful way to sensitise tumours to immunotherapy, a new trial suggests.
Her Majesty The Queen presents cancer researchers with prize at Buckingham Palace
Earlier today, 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.
'Olive oil' drug shows early promise for some brain cancer patients
A unique drug derived from oleic acid – which naturally occurs in animal and vegetable fats such as olive oil – has shown promise for patients with an advanced form of the most common type of brain cancer, following a study led by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
Researchers develop new approaches to live-track the production of different types of blood cells in mice
Scientists have found a way to monitor in real time how bone marrow stem cells produce the different types of cells in the blood – a process called haematopoiesis.
New study opens the door to learning more about an important driver of breast cancer
Through innovative exploratory work, scientists have identified a new way to study proteins that are involved in the development of the majority of breast cancers.
New AI collaboration could advance precision therapy in breast cancer
A new collaboration between academic and industry researchers could help to improve clinical decision making for cancer patients – including by potentially guiding the use of immunotherapy to breast cancer patients who could benefit from it.
