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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Study looks at radiotherapy to treat and diagnose children’s brain tumours and avoid invasive surgery
3rd April 2025
A world first Cancer Research UK study is looking at radiotherapy to treat and diagnose children’s brain tumours and avoid invasive surgery.
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Tony Davidge Shortlisted for National Papin Award for Outreach
31st March 2025
Tony’s nomination recognises his longstanding commitment to openness around the use of animals in cancer research, and the crucial role this openness plays in fostering understanding and trust.
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Sir Shankar Balasubramanian elected Fellow of the AACR Academy
10th March 2025
Sir Shankar has been recognised for his pioneering research in nucleic acid chemistry and his key role in the development of next-generation sequencing technology.
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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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