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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Today learn about our partnership with Cancer Research UK. You can also read the ICR's recently published 2017 pay gap report.

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  • More on chemical probes – from Indiana Jones to open science

    More on chemical probes – from Indiana Jones to open science

    Professor Paul Workman reflects on what a swashbuckling archaeologist can teach us about the importance of choosing a chemical probe wisely – and how new initiatives to guide the selection can make cancer research more robust.

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  • Researchers find five sub-types of the brain cancer glioma

    Researchers find five sub-types of the brain cancer glioma

    The findings come from the largest ever genetic study of its kind on glioma and could help us understand the biological mechanisms that trigger the disease...

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  • Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Our applications for the Virgin Money London Marathon are now open for the 2019 race. Be part of #teamICR!

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  • Taking time out from cancer research to meet the future King

    Taking time out from cancer research to meet the future King

    A team representing the ICR, recently visited Buckingham Palace to receive a major honour from Prince Charles. We met two PhD students from the group to find out more about their experience of the day and life studying at the ICR.

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  • Scans could guide drug treatment in breast cancer

    Scans could guide drug treatment in breast cancer

    A new scan could help doctors to spot when women with breast cancer stop responding to targeted drugs.

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Our scientific discoveries

For more than 100 years, the ICR has played an important role in shaping understanding of cancer and how it can be treated.

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Prostate cancer studentship appeal

Help us train the next generation of cancer researchers. Your donation today will help us better predict outcomes for prostate cancer patients.

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Share your story

We always want to hear from people who have a cancer story to share. Get in touch and help raise awareness of our research.

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The Drug Discoverer

Our Chief Executive and President, Professor Paul Workman, shares his experiences on his blog, The Drug Discoverer.

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How we work with industry

We work in close partnership with industry to take results into the clinic as soon as possible, and make sure our research delivers for cancer patients.

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Our research excellence

The ICR is the top-ranked academic research centre in the UK after coming first overall in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

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Latest news

24 Apr

Researchers find five sub-types of the brain cancer glioma

20 Apr

Good luck to our #teamICR 2018 London marathon team

19 Apr

Scans could guide drug treatment in breast cancer

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From our blogs

The Drug Discoverer

25 April

More on chemical probes – from Indiana Jones to open science

Science Talk

23 April

Taking time out from cancer research to meet the future King

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Latest videos

08 February

Dr Anguraj Sadanandam on working with commercial partners

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