Professors Kristian Helin and Trevor Graham elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences 11 May 2022 Professor Kristian Helin, Chief Executive and President at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Professor Trevor Graham, Director of the ICR’s Centre for Evolution and Cancer, have been awarded prestigious Fellowships for the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS). Find out more Show/Hide
Common genetic mutation allows cancer cells to gain extra chromosomes which help them survive 09 May 2022 Scientists have found a genetic mutation that results in cancer cells being able to tolerate having an abnormal number of chromosomes – a condition which normally kills cells – allowing them to adapt to their environment and continue to grow. Find out more Show/Hide
The Princess Royal officially opens pioneering centre for 'Darwinian' cancer drug discovery 08 Oct 2021 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery and toured the centre to learn more about its work to overcome cancer’s ability to evolve and become resistant to treatment. Find out more Show/Hide
Mathematical model maps out 'arms race' between cancer and immune system and predicts effectiveness of immunotherapy 14 Sep 2020