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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 genesdiscovering 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

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) News

AI can predict how early breast cancer patients might respond to their treatments

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

AI model shows promise in speeding up cancer detection and diagnosis

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

New breast cancer drug offers hope for thousands: extends life and reduces tumors

New breast cancer drug offers hope for thousands: extends life and reduces tumors

Independent - 08-Dec-2022

Capivasertib could become a game-changer for advanced breast cancer patients

Scientists unveil role of genomic 'dark matter' in cancer detection and treatment

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

Genetically modified virus killed cancer cells in early human trials

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


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People at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)

Trevor Graham

Director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer at the ICR

Rosalind Eeles

Professor of Oncogenetics at The Institute of Cancer Research

Kevin Harrington

Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Professor specializes in Biological Cancer Therapies, head and neck cancer, immunotherapy

Nicholas Turner

Academic Consultant Medical Oncologist specialised in breast cancer treatment

Chris Lord

Professor of cancer genomics at the ICR

Rajesh Chopra

Head of the Division of Cancer Therapeutics, Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital.

David Dearnaley

Professor of uro-oncology at the ICR.

Alan Melcher

Professor of Translational Immunotherapy at The Institute of Cancer Research.

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.

Yinyin Yuan

Team leader at Institute of Cancer Research, London.

Paul Workman

Chief Executive and President of The Institute of Cancer Research.

Rob van Montfort

Team Leader Hit Discovery and Structural Design at Institute of Cancer Research.

Johann de Bono

Consultant at the Institute of Cancer Research