ICR family charity partner celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List 18 Jun 2024 The Institute of Cancer Research, London, congratulates the founders of the Chris Lucas Trust, our family charity partner, who are among those recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List. Find out more Show/Hide
Scientists uncover new treatment pathway for rare ‘spider web’ childhood brain tumours 24 May 2024 ICR researchers have identified the unique features of an exceptionally rare set of childhood brain tumours – a discovery that could pave the way for more effective treatments. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR scientists seek new drugs to treat childhood cancer as part of global Cancer Grand Challenges team 06 Mar 2024 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. Find out more Show/Hide
Major collaborative childhood cancer research programme launched with £5.5 million funding from Children with Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK 20 Nov 2023
Scientists reveal how different cancer cells ‘team up’ to help incurable childhood brain tumour spread 27 Feb 2023
Twin study confirms childhood leukaemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected 20 Dec 2022
Scientists identify potential new drug combination for children with incurable brain cancer 05 Nov 2021