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Cancer protein ‘steers’ tumour cells and could help them spread through the body
Scientists have discovered a protein that helps steer cells to move in particular directions – which could help them to spread around the body.
Parent-led charities and their inspirational support for the ICR’s child cancer research
How families are making a hugely valuable contribution towards our research to improve the outlook for children with cancer.
Annual Climb of Life event in the Lake District raises a record £102,000 for the ICR’s research
The annual climbing fundraising event held in support of The Institute of Cancer Research, London has broken all previous records by raising £102,210.
Top 10 scientific achievements of 2016
We've selected our top 10 discoveries of 2015/16 – chosen because they best represent the breadth of our research and our ambitions under the new research strategy.
ICR scientists attend 10 Downing Street reception with Prime Minister Theresa May for sarcoma research
Leading researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust attended a reception at Number 10 Downing Street with Prime Minister Theresa May – to raise awareness of research into sarcoma, a rare cancer.
TV royalty attend ICR’s Carols from Chelsea service to raise money for our cancer research
Monty Python star Michael Palin, The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby and Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern attended Carols from Chelsea, a major highlight of the ICR’s fundraising calendar.
Cancer research technology pioneer fund announces investment in blood cancer drugs
The Cancer Research Technology (CRT) Pioneer Fund today (Thursday) announced an investment to develop a promising new class of drugs for blood cancer.
Scientists reveal ‘safety catch’ within all dividing cells
Researchers have made a major discovery about how cells control when to divide – representing a step forward in scientists’ understanding of one of the most fundamental processes of life.
Map of drugs reveals uncharted waters in search for new treatments
Scientists have created a map of all 1,578 licensed drugs and their mechanisms of action – as a means of identifying ‘uncharted waters’ in the search for future treatments.
ICR and Royal Marsden secure new funding for Cancer Research UK Centre
The ICR and The Royal Marsden have successfully renewed our Cancer Research UK Centre and secured very substantial funding.
Avoiding penile bulb with radiotherapy could save men with prostate cancer from harmful side-effects
Researchers have found that avoiding the penile bulb when giving radiotherapy treatment to men with prostate cancer could reduce the severity of erectile dysfunction.
Tricky gene mutations detected by new easy-to-use DECoN software
Scientists have developed an easy-to-use software tool that can detect important genetic mutations that previously needed to be identified by a separate test.
