Scientists uncover promising new treatment strategy for aggressive form of leukaemia 18 Apr 2024 Scientists have uncovered a promising treatment strategy for an aggressive type of leukaemia – through targeting the enzymes that cells normally use to sense and adapt to changing oxygen levels. Find out more Show/Hide
Twin study confirms childhood leukaemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected 20 Dec 2022 By studying rare cases of identical twins with leukaemia, scientists have shed new light on the origins of the most common type of childhood cancer – confirming it originates in the womb but that events after birth determine whether or not clinical leukaemia develops. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR remembers internationally renowned haematologist and researcher Professor Daniel Catovsky 07 Dec 2022 Scientists and clinicians at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and from around the world, have shared their condolences and celebrated the many achievements of Professor Daniel Catovsky, who died last week. Find out more Show/Hide
Gene mutations linked with death from infection in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 07 Apr 2021
First-degree relatives of blood cancer patients at increased risk, major new study reveals 20 Aug 2019
Pioneering leukaemia and evolution researcher – Professor Mel Greaves – wins prestigious Royal Society award 18 Jul 2017