Scientists plot ‘extinction’ of cancers by disrupting their ecosystems 22 Nov 2022 World-leading cancer researchers announce plans to create a new generation of treatments that target the ecosystems supporting cancer. Their new strategy sees cancer genetics and evolution within complex ecosystems as keys to creating new targeted drugs and immunotherapies. They aim to double survival for people with advanced cancer within a decade by combining existing treatments and using smart dosing strategies Find out more Show/Hide
Artificial intelligence unlocks ‘treasure trove’ of billions of cancer samples 07 Sep 2022 Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method that could unlock a research ‘treasure trove’ of cancer genomes from billions of preserved tissue samples stored routinely at hospitals over decades. Find out more Show/Hide
Cancer Revolution: Major exhibition opens at the Science Museum showcasing ICR research 25 May 2022 A new, free exhibition chronicling how science is transforming cancer care opens at the Science Museum in London today – featuring discoveries led by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Find out more Show/Hide
Professors Kristian Helin and Trevor Graham elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences 11 May 2022
Common genetic mutation allows cancer cells to gain extra chromosomes which help them survive 09 May 2022
The Princess Royal officially opens pioneering centre for 'Darwinian' cancer drug discovery 08 Oct 2021
Mathematical model maps out 'arms race' between cancer and immune system and predicts effectiveness of immunotherapy 14 Sep 2020