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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We are looking for an inspirational scientific leader who is ready to shape the direction of our Institute.
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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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Dr Magdalena Crossley awarded £2 million Wellcome Career Development Award
11th September 2026
Dr Magdalena Crossley has been awarded a £2 million Wellcome Career Development Award to investigate how unusual RNA-DNA structures contribute to cancer and other diseases.
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Study reveals how our inherited genes interact with DNA damage to drive cancer
27th July 2026
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Dr Guiping Wang appointed as a Junior Group Leader
18th May 2026
Dr Guiping Wang joins the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute as a Junior Group Leader, starting in September 2026.
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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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