Tales from the Lab
Find out what's going on at the front line of cancer research as ICR researchers — including PhD students, postdocs and clinical fellows — let you inside their labs and show you their science.
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How I co-operate with scientists across disciplines to discover new cancer drugs
The latest innovations in science often involve researchers working together across numerous disciplines. Katie Pollock, a PhD student at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, describes what it’s like working across different fields of cancer research.
A day in the life of an ICR PhD student
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a scientific laboratory? Jamie Dean, a PhD student at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, gives us a glimpse into the day to day work of an early-career cancer scientist.
Making gene testing for cancer patients part of routine care
We need to make gene testing for cancer part of routine care, says Professor Nazneen Rahman, Head of the Division of Genetics and Epidemiology at the ICR and Head of the Cancer Genetics Clinical Unit at The Royal Marsden.
ICR at the Imperial Festival 2016: A sunny weekend for science
The ICR recently attended the annual Imperial Science Festival to explain to the public how Darwinian evolution can be applied to cancer research and treatment.
Biomarkers offer a glimpse into the future of personalised cancer treatment
The pioneering use of biomarkers is opening up a new era of personalised treatment, explains Dr Irene Chong, Clinician Scientist at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Should science only be reported by journalists with a scientific background?
When a room full of PhD students from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, held a debate about science journalism, most initially agreed that journalists covering science stories should have a science background. But would hearts and minds be swayed by a panel of experts on both sides of the debate?
Revealing the world of cancer research – through play
Cancer can be scary – so The Institute of Cancer Research, London, recently attended the Royal Holloway Science Festival to show an all-ages audience how we’re working to defeat it.
STEM Ambassadors: inspiring students and dispelling myths
During British Science Week 2016, Dr Becky Cook looks at the role of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Ambassadors at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, in enthusing young people in these subjects.
When Nostradamus got it right about cancer treatment
The French philosopher was right to predict that sound waves could be used as an innovative way of targeting tumours.
Happigenetics – a marriage of art and science
Happigenetics mixes science with art to explore our perceptions of genetics and genomic research. ICR research fellow Martina Mijuskovic explains what the project means to her.
Judging at the TeenTech finals
After judging the electronic entries for the TeenTech Health category, Yvette Newbatt from the ICR’s Division of Cancer Therapeutics was delighted to be asked to judge the shortlisted entries as part of an event at the Royal Society.
I’m a Scientist: Get me out of here!
Poetry, cancer research and 3D-printing – Dr Hugh Harvey blogs about taking part in "I'm a Scientist: Get me out of here!".
Making school children excited about science
Dr Tatiana McHardy shares her experiences on a recent school's career day she attended in which she engaged young girls with her scientific career.
Seven things you learn while surrounded by data
As a data manager in the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, Lucy has changed the way she thinks about everyday events. She shares some of the more unexpected experiences and learning curves she's come across while ploughing through piles of data.
‘Wounds that never heal’ – cancer, the immune system, and a century of research
Dr Chris Bakal, Team Leader in Dynamical Cell Systems, gives a historical perspective on research into cancer and the immune system, and puts his own new study in context.
How I convinced my audience that personalised medicine can change the world
"I never imagined I would be in central London, speaking at a debate about the importance of biological research." Laura Danielson reflects on her invitation to talk at an event hosted by the Society of Biology.
Sniffing Out Cancer
Professor Mel Greaves, Director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer at the ICR, talks about dogs' amazing sense of smell and how medical detection dogs can be trained to sniff out cancer in patients.
PARP inhibitors: killing cancer cells by allowing them to destroy their own DNA
Dr Mariam Orme – a post-doctoral researcher – reflects on the life of former colleague Professor Julian Lewis, and one of the recent breakthroughs that has given men with prostate cancer more time and better quality of life.
Welcome!
Lizzie Coker – a second-year PhD student – offers insights into the world of a PhD student at The Institute of Cancer Research.