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Tuberculosis protein helps spot breast cancer’s signals
Scientists have used a protein from Mycobacterium tuberculosis – the bacterium that causes most cases of tuberculosis – to unravel the signals produced by cancer from those of healthy cells.
ICR researcher shortlisted for prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science
Dr Chiara Braconi of the Division of Cancer Therapeutics at the ICR has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for women in science for her work on pancreatic cancer.
New clues to skin cancer development show sunscreen is not enough
Scientists have shown that sunscreen cannot be relied upon alone to prevent malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
ICR tops rankings for invention income earned from its research
A new analysis ranks the ICR first among UK higher education institutions for income from intellectual property in figures adjusted for size.
High-tech radiotherapy, drug combinations and immunotherapy showcased as future of cancer treatment
High-tech radiotherapy, drug combinations, and immunotherapy are showcased as future of cancer treatment at Cheltenham Science Festival
New technology to allow simultaneous tumour imaging and radiotherapy treatment
The ICR has entered into a pioneering research collaboration with manufacturer Elekta which aims to develop a state-of-the-art radiotherapy system.
ICR commits to openness on animal research
The Concordat on Openness on Animal Research will ensure members of the public have access to accurate information about when, how and why animals are used in research.
Smokers with gene defect have one in four chance of developing lung cancer
Around a quarter of smokers who carry a defect in the BRCA2 gene will develop lung cancer at some point in their lifetime, a large-scale, international study reveals.
Exposure to light while sleeping linked to obesity
New research co-funded by Breakthrough Breast Cancer has found that women who are exposed to greater levels of light while sleeping tend more often to be obese.
50th ASCO conference welcomes presenters from the ICR
Researchers from the ICR will be presenting their findings at the 2014 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, which opens today in Chicago.
Professor Paul Workman appointed Interim Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research
Professor Workman will take over responsibility for driving forward our world-class programme of research and education from 1 July.
Statement in response to NICE draft guidance rejecting the use of abiraterone for prostate cancer before chemotherapy
Professor Paul Workman expresses disappointment as NHS is advised against using ICR-developed drug earlier in the treatment of prostate cancer on grounds of cost.
