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Policy and engagement

The Institute of Cancer Research works to influence policy development in high-priority areas and to give the ICR a voice on relevant policy issues.

We support staff who are engaging the public and coordinate opportunities to make young people aware of the opportunities for careers in science.

Defeating cancer together: our policy priorities

We believe there are three areas the Government could prioritise to enable cancer research in academic institutions to thrive, and help us on our mission to continue making the discoveries that defeat cancer.

Our policy priorities

Use of biomarkers in cancer research and treatment

Biomarkers have a huge role to play in the future of precision medicine which is why ten leading institutions, charities, stakeholder groups and life-science companies have developed a new set of 13 consensus statements aiming to driven wider use of biomarkers and more effective use of precision medicine for cancer patients.

Use of biomarkers in cancer research

Improving drug access

It is essential that we can harness advances in science to bring innovative drugs to people with cancer. Read our drug access report, our cancer drug manifesto and our consensus statements on cancer drug pricing and access.

Improving drug access

Improving access to clinical trials

Clinical trials are the single best way to turn advances in science into patient benefits. The ICR has a vision that a suitable trial should be made available for every person with cancer who wants to be part of one.

Improving access to clinical trials

Position statements

The Institute of Cancer Research has outlined its position on a number of policy issues in scientific and medical research.

Position statements

Factsheets

The ICR has produced a range of factsheets with up-to-date and easy-to-access facts and figures on the ICR.

Factsheets

Public engagement

Our three-year plan to embed public engagement across the ICR, create lasting relationships with local community groups and inspire young people to pursue careers in science.

Public engagement

Your career in cancer research – working together to defeat cancer

We’ve created a guide to careers in cancer research for anyone interested in science – particularly for young people in secondary schools and sixth forms.

Your career in cancer research