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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1M to advance AI powered personalised ovarian cancer care
19th February 2026
Researchers from our Brenton Group are part of an international team awarded the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortiumās inaugural AI Accelerator Grant.
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Professor Sir Steve Jackson elected as a fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research
16th February 2026
Senior Group Leader Sir Steve Jackson has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy in the Class of 2026.
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New immune pathway offers treatment hope for childhood brain tumours
3rd February 2026
A newly discovered immune pathway could lead to gentler treatments for multiple childhood brain cancers, according to new research from our Gilbertson Group published today in Nature Genetics.
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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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