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Trial of new ‘resistance-busting’ skin cancer drug begins as first patient receives treatment
The patient has received a new panRAF inhibitor – a new type of drug under development to address the problem of drug resistance in advanced skin cancer and a number of other cancer types.
ICR's children's cancer researchers inspire donors and fundraisers
Members of the ICR’s Discovery Club and parents leading children’s cancer charities gathered in the inspiring surroundings of The Royal Society to hear about the ICR’s pioneering children’s cancer research.
London Marathon runners raise thousands for the ICR
A team of runners is on target to raise more than £55,000 for the ICR at this year’s London Marathon on the 35th anniversary of the world-famous race.
Genetic ‘signature’ points to poor blood cancer outcome
Testing for a DNA signature could predict which patients with myeloma – a cancer of immune cells in the blood and bone marrow – are likely to develop more serious disease, with a reduced chance of survival.
ICR PhD student wins Women in Cancer Research Award
PhD Student Dr Charlotte Pawlyn has won an award for her research presented at the prestigious international American Association of Cancer Research conference in Philadelphia.
Trial shows benefit of ‘BRCA-targeting’ drug in prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer benefited from treatment with the pioneering drug olaparib – a drug which targets BRCA gene mutations.
Over drinks, three ICR researchers talk science
Join ICR scientists at the Somers Town Coffee House and learn about their research.
Using the seeds of cancer to guide treatment strategies
Circulating tumour cells can act as ‘seeds’ – breaking away from the primary tumour and colonising other sites in the body. But they are also becoming an increasingly useful tool in cancer medicine – measuring a patient’s state of disease.
Genetic screening could improve breast cancer prevention
A test for a wide range of genetic risk factors could improve doctors’ ability to work out which women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer, a major study of more than 65,000 women has shown.
Scientists drill down to genetic root of prostate tumour development
Research from an international collaboration of scientists has revealed new clues to the genetic causes of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Consortium signs deal with Basilea to develop resistance-busting cancer drugs
The cross-institution agreement with Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. will progress a new family of cancer drugs designed to tackle drug-resistant cancers.
Professor Paul Workman to co-host ‘Horizons in Cancer Drug Discovery’
Professor Paul Workman, Chief Executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is to co-host ‘Horizons in Cancer Drug Discovery’ – a meeting of minds of academia, the pharmaceutical industry and investors to discuss innovative methods of cancer drug discovery.
