Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Research Themes
We are a world-leading cancer research institute dedicated to improving patient lives through discovery science.
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Artificial intelligence
Using artificial intelligence to enhance cancer research and treatments.
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Cancer detection
Improving early cancer diagnoses and predicting treatment response.
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Cell biology
Understanding every stage of a tumour through discovery science.
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Clinical integration
Maximising patient data for better cancer care.
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Personalised medicine
Tailoring cancer treatment to individual needs.
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Tumour microenvironment
Unravelling tumour interactions to identify potential drug targets.
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About us
We have built a truly collaborative culture, fostering connections between scientists, healthcare organisations, and industry to take our cancer research from bench to bedside.
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Uncovering rules for brain tumours could lead to better treatments
4th November 2026
New research has uncovered that glioblastoma tumours all follow the same pattern, challenging long-held beliefs and providing a roadmap for developing future therapies.
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Sophie Kinsella’s family meet the brain cancer researchers carrying forward her legacy
5th October 2026
Sophie Kinsella’s family has unveiled a plaque in her honour at laboratory focusing on glioblastoma.
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Maike de la Roche promoted to Research Professor
1st October 2026
Congratulations to Prof Maike de la Roche, following her promotion to Research Professor at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI).
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Our Progress
Our research is already making a positive impact for patients and their families.
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14 Spin-out companies developing new treatments and technologies
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200 PhD students trained to become future leaders in cancer research.
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750 We’ve been cited over 750,000 times, leading the field.
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We provide a creative and supportive environment for all our staff and students to build a career that makes a real difference.
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