Small numbers, big impact: the unique challenges of studying rare cancers 07 Mar 2020 New results from an ICR-led clinical trial are set to change the outlook for patients with a rare form of kidney cancer. Sarah Wells takes a look at some of the main challenges in studying rare cancers, and how the ICR’s researchers are going about making discoveries to improve the outlook for the one in five cancer patients with a rare cancer. Find out more Show/Hide
Thinking Inside the Box: five ways the ICR is leading the way with Big Data in cancer research 28 Oct 2019 Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world in ways once limited to the imaginations of science fiction writers. In this blog, we take a look at how Big Data and AI tools are helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges in cancer research. Find out more Show/Hide
Harnessing the power of patient data and the patient experience to improve cancer research and care 22 Nov 2018 This year’s War on Cancer event – hosted by The Economist – was focused on the technological revolution and the future of patient engagement. Lydia Brain, the ICR’s Cancer Stories Officer, reports back from the conference, where she heard from an impressive range of speakers that included policy makers, industry leaders, scientists and patients. Find out more Show/Hide