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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Watch the video for our beautiful 'unfinished symphony', read about our new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery or sign up for our new research newsletter.

MRI is changing radiotherapy – and the role of all who deliver it

Sophisticated technologies like the MR Linac are targeting radiation precisely at tumours – guided by a new generation of clinicians trained up in the latest research advances.
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ICR scientists put melanoma under the microscope for BBC documentary

Earlier this year, ICR researchers were given a unique opportunity to image a primary tumour from a patient and discuss it with them as part of a documentary for BBC Four, airing on Monday 24 June at 9pm.
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Dr Gideon Coster on cancer DNA and why he chose the ICR to study it

After his recent move to the ICR, we spoke to Dr Gideon Coster to find out more about how his research into DNA replication – and when this goes wrong in cancer – could lead to new drug targets.
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Cancer-killing virus boosts immunotherapy in hard-to-treat cancer

Combining a cancer-killing virus with immunotherapy could effectively treat advanced cancers that affect the limbs, a new study reveals.
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Let’s finish it: Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery Appeal

We are creating a new state-of-the art drug discovery centre to create more and better drugs for cancer patients. The centre is a £75m build – and we now have less than £15m to raise. To make our building a reality, we urgently need your philanthropic support.
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Winner of Queen's Anniversary Prize

The ICR has been recognised with a highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading research in cancer drug discovery.
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Unravelling cancer’s complexity

We will comprehend the full complexity of cancer by harnessing the power of new technologies and Big Data.
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Innovative approaches

We will take on the challenge of cancer’s complexity, evolution and drug resistance through the discovery of innovative new approaches to cancer treatment.
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Creating new treatments that target tumours

Teams of biologists, chemists and computational scientists design new drugs to selectively attack tumours
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Smarter, kinder treatments

We will move a step closer to cure by bringing personalised treatments into the clinic and developing them for patients.
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Making it count

We will deliver better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients by establishing innovative treatments, diagnostics and strategies for prevention as part of routine healthcare.
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