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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Today, learn about the MR Linac, our collaboration with commerical partners, and the future for children with brain cancer.

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  • “Here you really can make a difference” – Professor Chris Lord looks back at 18 years at the ICR

    “Here you really can make a difference” – Professor Chris Lord looks back at 18 years at the ICR

    Professor Chris Lord, has given his inaugural lecture to mark his promotion to Professor after 18 years at the ICR. Conor McKeever, our Science Communications Officer, was there to hear him talk about the biggest developments in his career so far.

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  • New study discovers inhibitors of protein linked to the devastating childhood brain cancer DIPG

    New study discovers inhibitors of protein linked to the devastating childhood brain cancer DIPG

    Scientists at the ICR and the Structural Genomics Consortium have created a new series of compound that could form the basis for drugs that target a devastating childhood brain cancer.

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  • Biology Week 2018: the scientists studying what makes cancer tick

    Biology Week 2018: the scientists studying what makes cancer tick

    Looking back to the Royal Society of Biology’s 7th annual Biology Week, Sarah Wells met with Professor Jon Pines, Head of the ICR’s Division of Cancer Biology, to find out where he sees our fundamental biology research going next.

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  • #teamICR take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018

    #teamICR take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018

    Congratulations to the 22 #teamICR runners who completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon last Sunday - find out why they decided to raise money for our vital cancer research.

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  • Explore our scientific discoveries

    Explore our scientific discoveries

    We have an outstanding record of scientific achievement dating back more than 100 years. Explore some of our most influential discoveries through our new, interactive timeline.

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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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