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Drug discovery database launched
Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2001 there has been an explosion in the amount of genetic information available to researchers involved in drug discovery. As faster technologies continue to fuel the growth of large datasets, researchers at the ICR and elsewhere must develop new methods for distilling useful information from an overwhelming amount of data.
OncoVEX Phase III Trial for Head and Neck Cancers Commences
Biotechnology company BioVex Inc has announced the start of a Phase III study using the drug OncoVEX, a genetically engineered cold sore virus, to treat patients newly-diagnosed with locally advanced head and neck cancer
Drug Can Extend Life for Multiple Myeloma Patients
Adding a second drug to standard chemotherapy treatment can help patients diagnosed with an aggressive type of bone marrow cancer live longer.
Finger Length Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who have long index fingers are at lower risk of prostate cancer, a new study from the ICR has found.
Cancer Researcher Dr Janine Erler Recognised as Pioneer
Dr Janine Erler from the ICR has been named as one of the UK’s most impressive professional women.
Powerful Online Cancer Drug Discovery Database Unveiled
A powerful new cancer drug discovery database has been launched to speed up the process of bringing drugs from ‘bench to bedside’.
New Study Reveals Factors Behind Age of Girls’ First Period
Lifestyle and health factors starting from before birth may affect the age at which a girl begins her periods, a major new study from the ICR shows.
New Study Evaluates Prostate Screening for Higher-risk Men
A new study will determine whether existing genetic tests and family history profiling can be used to find men at higher risk of prostate cancer, so they can be targeted for screening.
Scientists Find Genes That Make Brain Tumours Treatment Resistant
Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have pinpointed two genes that can predict whether patients with a deadly brain tumour will respond to the gold standard treatment.
Pooled Genome Data Reveals Four Bowel Cancer Risk Gene Variants
Scientists have discovered four new genetic variants linked to bowel cancer by combining data from three major genome studies.
Institute of Cancer Research Scientist Receives CRUK Future Leaders Prize
Professor Jorge Reis-Filho, a team leader at the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, is one of two recipients of the inaugural Cancer Research UK Future Leaders in Cancer Research Prize.
UK's First Dedicated Prostate Cancer Virtual Biobank Launched
Scientists from the ICR have helped develop the first virtual biobank dedicated to prostate cancer research.