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Making the discoveries that defeat cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. We are a UK charity and member institution of the University of London.

Help give more cancer patients the hope of a cure with immunotherapy

We have made huge advances in immunotherapy, giving thousands of people with cancer longer lives and new hope. With your support today, we can discover even more of immunotherapy’s potential – to benefit more patients and offer more cures.
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Major study reveals how pancreatic cancer changes its ‘diet’ to survive

New study reveals that pancreatic cancer cells can change their ‘diet’ to keep growing, by switching from the sugar glucose to a back-up fuel called uridine. This could become a new treatment strategy for the most common and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.
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ICR-discovered drug to enter phase II clinical trial in ovarian cancer thanks to new research collaboration

An innovative cancer drug discovered by scientists at the ICR (called idetrexed) is set to enter a phase II clinical trial testing its effectiveness and safety in a large group of patients, specifically with ovarian cancer.
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Cell ‘nanobot’ breakthrough shines light on cause of aggressive cancers

Scientists have uncovered the key step that switches on the spliceosome – a molecular 'nanobot' that enables cells to build complex proteins and frequently triggers cancer when mutated. The fundamental discovery – which was made using cutting edge technique called cryo-electron microscopy – could help scientists design new types of cancer drugs.
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. ICR scientists are at the forefront of research to better understand the skin cancer melanoma.
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Growing the next generation of world-leading scientists

Our competitive PhD programme is designed for the next generation of world-leading cancer researchers who will benefit from exceptional research facilities.
PhDs for science graduates
Our collaborative international environment

We aim to attract the best scientific minds who will be working at the forefront of cancer research, in an environment that’s collaborative, international and inclusive.
Postdoc opportunities
Working together to maximise patient impact

We draw upon our excellent scientists and facilities to further our world-class cancer research. We work with funders to deliver major research centres and collaborations.
Our centres and collaborations
Accelerating progress for cancer patients

We are internationally renowned for driving scientific discoveries on cancer and came second of all UK universities in analysis of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Our world-class cancer research