The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
One of the world’s most influential cancer research organizations
The ICR is led by Chief Executive Professor Kristian Helin — known for his pioneering scientific discoveries in cancer epigenetics.
We are world leaders in identifying cancer genes, discovering cancer drugs and developing precision radiotherapy.
Together with our hospital partner The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we are rated as one of the top centres for cancer research and treatment worldwide.
As well as being as world-class research institute, the ICR is a higher education institution and a member institution of the University of London. We came top in the league table of university research quality compiled from the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
Visit website: https://www.icr.ac.uk/
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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
People at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
Kevin Harrington
Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Professor specializes in Biological Cancer Therapies, head and neck cancer, immunotherapy
Rajesh Chopra
Head of the Division of Cancer Therapeutics, Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital.
Nicola Valeri
Team Leader of Gastrointestinal Cancer Biology and Genomics at The Institute Of Cancer Research.
Andrea Sottoriva
Professor of Cancer Genomics & Evolution and Deputy Director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer.
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) News
AI can predict how early breast cancer patients might respond to their treatments
Durham University - 09-Feb-2024
This could lead to more personalised treatment plans and better outcomes
Read more...AI model shows promise in speeding up cancer detection and diagnosis
The Guardian - 30-Apr-2023
Potential to fast-track patients to treatment and streamline CT scan analysis
Read more...Scientists unveil role of genomic 'dark matter' in cancer detection and treatment
BBC - 27-Oct-2022
Early but promising finding that epigenetic changes alter the growth of cancer cells
Read more...Genetically modified virus killed cancer cells in early human trials
BBC - 23-Sep-2022
Weakened form of herpes virus showed promising results for various advanced cancers
Read more...New missile-like radioactive therapy treats prostate cancer
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) - 03-Jun-2021
Precisely targeted therapy shrank tumours and extends life by 38% in men
Read more...New cancer drug shrinks tumour in phase 1 trial
BBC - 23-Jun-2020
Indeed a new precision approach sparing healthy cells
Read more...The switch from chemotherapy to hormone treatments for prostate cancer
BBC - 06-May-2020
A safer and more immune-friendly precision-medicine approach for cancer
Read more...Clinical trials now up for Exscientia's world first AI-made drug
pharmaphorum - 30-Jan-2020
Partnering with Japan's DSP, a milestone is reached in OCD treatment
Read more...A new and innovative way of delivering targeted chemotherapy to cancer tumours
BBC - 18-Dec-2019
Improving effectiveness with reduced side effects - fingers crossed for this first-in-person trial
Read more...An effective immunotherapy for advanced prostate cancer
BBC - 28-Nov-2019
Only 5% saw their tumours shrink, but may be more successful if used earlier
Read more...Pembrolizumab: effective immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
BBC - 23-Nov-2019
Needs to identify those who will respond to treatment before starting immunotherapy
Read more...New drug slowed tumour growth in men with prostate cancer
BBC - 30-Sep-2019
Olaparib delays cancer growth by months, which means the increased lifespan
Read more...Discovering the structure of cancer molecule can be the key for new treatment
Medical News Today - 16-Sep-2019
By determining the DHX8's structure, scientists could discover new ways of cancer treatment
Read more...New class of drug destroys, not just inhibits, proteins
Nature - 20-Mar-2019
Cancer targeted first, but could clear out age-related proteins in future
Read more...Drug attacks cancers cells using trojan horse antibody
Independent - 08-Feb-2019
Novel mechanisms for attacking cancer cells are always good news
Read more...AI detects misshapen nuclei that indicate ovarian cancer
Independent - 12-Jan-2019
Once trained artificial intelligence is almost aways going to be more reliable than humans
Read more...Mini-tumours created to battle cancer
BBC - 22-Feb-2018
Biopsies were taken and grown into miniature 3D cancerous organs in the lab. 100% accurate at te...
Read more...New prostate cancer treatment for previously incurable men
Telegraph - 26-Sep-2017
Highly targeted form of radiotherapy shapes radiation beams to tumours. When prostate cancer has...
Read more...Blood test detects cancer relapse
BBC - 27-Aug-2015
DNA mutation of individual tumour analysed when removed. Regular tests then searched for unique D...
Read more...Nine out of ten male prostate cancer sufferers could be treated
Independent - 21-May-2015
Study finds prostate cancer is not one disease but several – enabling personalised treatments usi...
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