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Scientists target children’s brain tumours in £4 million research programme
Scientists in London are at the forefront of a groundbreaking research programme aimed at beating childhood brain tumours
Discovery may help to explain mystery of ‘missing’ genetic risk
A new study could help to answer an important riddle in our understanding of genetics.
Prostate Cancer UK and Movember launch London Centre of Excellence
The Movember Foundation and Prostate Cancer UK announce the launch of a Centres of Excellence programme in prostate cancer research.
Gene prevents breast cancer spread by stopping cells becoming ‘sticky’
Scientists have discovered a gene that prevents the spread of breast cancer by stopping tumour cells from becoming ‘sticky’.
Video: Why we must change the rules on children's cancer drugs
Changes to how EU rules are implemented could allow children access to a goldmine of potential cancer drugs which have currently only been tested in adults – by making it more difficult for pharma companies to avoid testing them in under-18s too.
ICR scientists call for changes to EU rules on children's cancer drugs
Why we're worried that EU rules on drug trials are denying children with cancer new, potentially life-saving drugs.
Abbie's Army fund award winning childhood cancer researcher
A gift of £110,000 from charity Abbie's Army is helping to fund a talented young scientist, who recently won an award for her research into childhood brain cancer.
Mutations link common immune condition with blood cancer
ICR scientists find a genetic link between multiple myeloma and a mysterious but harmless condition affecting the blood.
ICR researchers present method to dissect paired stem cells
Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have outlined their new method to separate paired embryonic stem cells.
Promising results for new cancer drug
A new drug – combined with cytotoxic and targeted chemotherapies – has been shown to be safe for patients with advanced solid tumours.
Professor Paul Workman receives prestigious Raymond Bourgine Award for cancer research
The ICR's Deputy CEO has been honoured with an international award for excellence in cancer research.
Study leads to new understandings of rare breast cancer type
A study into a unique breast cancer sub-type called micropapillary carcinoma of the breast has given new clues to its genetic make-up.