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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Find out about how philanthropy supports our research, learn about our Enterprise Unit and read out about our latest breast cancer research.

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  • Applications for PhD studentships now open

    Applications for PhD studentships now open

    Applications for our main PhD recruitment round have opened. We’re searching for the brightest minds in cancer research. The deadline for applications is on Sunday 17 November.

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  • World-class breast cancer research

    World-class breast cancer research

    Our scientists have been involved in some of the most famous discoveries in the history of breast cancer research. Find out more about our latest updates in this area.

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  • Poet Laureate’s ‘poem on a pill’ cuts cancer down to size

    Poet Laureate’s ‘poem on a pill’ cuts cancer down to size

    Newly appointed Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has written a poem for The Institute of Cancer Research, London, symbolising the goal of precision science to turn cancer into a manageable disease.

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  • New Athena SWAN Silver Award recognises ICR’s work on diversity and access to opportunities

    New Athena SWAN Silver Award recognises ICR’s work on diversity and access to opportunities

    The ICR is celebrating the work of all our staff and students in creating an open, diverse and fully inclusive environment.

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  • Drug blocking blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

    Drug blocking blood vessel growth could treat rare sarcomas

    An experimental targeted drug could treat a rare type of cancer usually affecting the limbs, a clinical trial led by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has shown.

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  • Let’s finish it: Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery Appeal

    Let’s finish it: Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery Appeal

    We are creating a new state-of-the art drug discovery centre to create more and better drugs for cancer patients. The centre is a £75m build – and we now have less than £14m to raise. To make our building a reality, we urgently need your philanthropic support.

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Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery

We are building a new state-of-the art drug discovery centre to create more and better drugs for cancer patients. To make our building a reality, we urgently need your philanthropic support.

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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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Philanthropy

Philanthropy has played a key role in the progress we have made over the years and there are many opportunities to play a part in the future of cancer 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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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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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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