Science Talk

Leukaemia researchers from around the world gathered at the Royal Society last week to celebrate Professor Sir Mel Greaves and his knighthood for his services to children's leukaemia research. Science Communications Officer Joanne Duffy reports back on the day.

It's been a busy, and exciting, year for the ICR. In this blog post we look back and reflect on some of our highlights that exemplify the broad range of stimulating and thought-provoking work that happens here.

The ICR’s Professor Mel Greaves has revealed the likely cause of the most common type of childhood leukaemia, and that it might be preventable. Dr Claire Hastings explains the research findings, and what it means for children and their families.