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  • ESMO 2018: Major trial shows targeted drug – palbociclib – extends breast cancer survival

    ESMO 2018: Major trial shows targeted drug – palbociclib – extends breast cancer survival

    Combining a targeted drug with hormone therapy substantially extends survival for women with advanced breast cancer, a major clinical trial has found.

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  • The scientists studying what makes cancer tick

    The scientists studying what makes cancer tick

    Research into the biology of cancer cells is fundamental to our understanding of how to tackle the disease. Find out more about how we use insights from biology in our ongoing mission to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.

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  • Sign up to our newsletter – Connections – from the ICR's Enterprise Unit

    Sign up to our newsletter – Connections – from the ICR's Enterprise Unit

    Connections is a quarterly newsletter that showcases our work and commercial partnerships, shares learning, and identifies ways for staff, students and industry partners to get involved.

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  • “Here you really can make a difference” – Professor Chris Lord reflects on the biggest developments in his career so far

    “Here you really can make a difference” – Professor Chris Lord reflects on the biggest developments in his career so far

    Professor Chris Lord, has given his inaugural lecture to mark his promotion to Professor after 18 years at the ICR.

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  • Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Virgin Money London Marathon 2019

    Lucky enough to have a ballot place in the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon? We'd love for you to join #teamICR and run for us next April!

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Immunotherapy appeal

Donate today and help us develop therapies which use the body’s own immune system as a weapon against cancer.

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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 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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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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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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The Drug Discoverer

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

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