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.
Read morePhD Studentship Opportunities 2026
We offer fully-funded PhD studentships annually, based in one of our world-leading Research Groups. Applications for projects starting October 2026 are now open.
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Scientists to Shine a Light on Cancer Research at Inspirational Night Walk
10th October 2025
Dr Shalini Rao, a Senior Research Associate at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, will join postgraduate students Marleen Wolke and Josephine Greenall-Ota for the Shine Night Walk on Saturday, 18 October.
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Prof Greg Hannon shortlisted for prestigious Cancer Grand Challenge
24th September 2025
The shortlist of 12 multidisciplinary, global teams is now competing for up to £20m each, with the aim of delivering breakthroughs that no single researcher, lab, institute or country could achieve alone.
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Future scientists join our second Cambridge LaunchPad project day
18th August 2025
Students from Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech joined us for a unique opportunity to experience the world of cancer research first-hand.
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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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