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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. Today, learn about AI predicting cancer evolution, our Enterprise Unit's philosophy, and genetic testing for children with cancer.

 

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  • Science Writing Prize 2018 – Cancer in your coffee

    Science Writing Prize 2018 – Cancer in your coffee

    The winner of the Mel Greaves Science Writing Prize 2018, our recent PhD graduate Alice King, looks at whether there is any scientific basis behind media headlines about the causes of cancer.

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  • Scientists dig up cancer’s secrets buried in ‘gene deserts’

    Scientists dig up cancer’s secrets buried in ‘gene deserts’

    New technique reveals crucial role in cancer played by vast regions of DNA that are devoid of genes.

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  • Childhood cancer awareness month: how we’re bringing genetic testing to children with cancer

    Childhood cancer awareness month: how we’re bringing genetic testing to children with cancer

    To mark childhood cancer awareness month, Rose Wu introduces one of our pioneering programmes of childhood cancer research.

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  • Our philosophy for working with industry

    Our philosophy for working with industry

    The ICR is one of the leading higher education institutions in the world at collaborating with industry. Find out more about our philosophy and approach to our commercial partnerships.

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  • Immunotherapy: a revolution in cancer treatment

    Immunotherapy: a revolution in cancer treatment

    Donate today and help us develop therapies which use the body’s own immune system as a weapon against cancer.

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Immunotherapy appeal

Donate today and help us develop therapies which use the body’s own immune system as a weapon against cancer.

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How we work with industry

We work in close partnership with industry to take results into the clinic as soon as possible, and make sure our research delivers for cancer patients.

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Our scientific discoveries

For more than 100 years, the ICR has played an important role in shaping understanding of cancer and how it can be treated.

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Share your story

We always want to hear from people who have a cancer story to share. Get in touch and help raise awareness of our research.

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Our research excellence

The ICR is the top-ranked academic research centre in the UK after coming first overall in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

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The Drug Discoverer

Our Chief Executive and President, Professor Paul Workman, shares his experiences on his blog, The Drug Discoverer.

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