Twin study confirms childhood leukaemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected 20 Dec 2022 By studying rare cases of identical twins with leukaemia, scientists have shed new light on the origins of the most common type of childhood cancer – confirming it originates in the womb but that events after birth determine whether or not clinical leukaemia develops. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR remembers internationally renowned haematologist and researcher Professor Daniel Catovsky 07 Dec 2022 Scientists and clinicians at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and from around the world, have shared their condolences and celebrated the many achievements of Professor Daniel Catovsky, who died last week. Find out more Show/Hide
‘Sleeping’ cancer cells explain why childhood leukaemia returns after years of treatment 30 Nov 2021 Leukaemic cancer cells can ‘go to sleep’ and thus avoid the effects of chemotherapy, sometimes for years. Find out more Show/Hide
Pioneering scientist Mel Greaves is knighted after research to unveil cause of childhood leukaemia 28 Dec 2018
Professor Mel Greaves awarded prestigious Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Prize for contributions to childhood cancer 25 Jun 2018
Pioneering leukaemia and evolution researcher – Professor Mel Greaves – wins prestigious Royal Society award 18 Jul 2017