Scientists behind breast cancer gene discovery honoured with new plaques 25 Jan 2023 The team of scientists who made a ground-breaking gene discovery which transformed the field of cancer research have been celebrated with the unveiling of two commemorative plaques in London today. The plaques pay homage to the 41 scientists who made the landmark discovery of the BRCA2 cancer gene at the ICR in 1995. Find out more Show/Hide
AACR 2022: Team of scientists and clinicians wins global award for transforming breast cancer treatment 04 Apr 2022 A group of UK clinical and non-clinical scientists working together across different areas of cancer research has won the AACR Team Science Award for work that has transformed treatment for many patients with breast cancer. Find out more Show/Hide
ESMO Virtual Plenary 2022: Major trial shows targeted drug improves survival in early-stage breast cancer with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation 16 Mar 2022 The ICR strongly welcomes new findings that the targeted drug olaparib improves survival in women with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer who have inherited faults in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Find out more Show/Hide
ASCO 2021: Trial shows benefits of targeted drug against early-stage breast cancer with inherited BRCA mutation 03 Jun 2021