Switching lab coats for formal wear – ICR scientists have “an amazing day” at Buckingham Palace 28 Mar 2024 The ICR was recently awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its transformational work in breast cancer research. Isy Godfrey spoke with two scientists who had recently attended the prize-giving ceremony at the Palace to learn more about their experience of the day and their work at the ICR. Find out more Show/Hide
“I had come to realise that my research could contribute meaningfully to improvements in patient outcomes” – developing tests that could change clinical practice to personalise breast cancer treatment 04 Mar 2024 Personalised medicine is increasingly allowing us to provide individuals with the treatments most likely to be effective for them. In some cases, it might even spare people from unnecessary treatment. Isy Godfrey spoke with Dr Maggie Cheang, co-inventor of the Prosigna® Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assay, to find out more. Find out more Show/Hide
Can exercise reduce cancer risk and support treatment? 03 Jan 2024 There are many benefits to exercise, including reducing a person’s risk of cancer. Being physically active can also be helpful for many people during and after cancer treatment. Laura-Maria Horga explores some of the links between exercise and cancer by talking to patients, oncologists and researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Find out more Show/Hide
ESMO 2023: Using blood tests to help treat breast cancer more precisely – Professor Nick Turner on his award-winning research 19 Oct 2023
BBC Radio 5 Live Drive shares message of hope from ICR’s Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery 31 Jan 2023