Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Dr Richard Mair to co-lead £13.7M investment for brain tumour research

19th December 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has today announced a £13.7 million investment that will support ground-breaking research to develop novel brain tumour treatments in the UK.

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Order of cancer-driving mutations affects the chance of tumour development

3rd December 2025

New research from the Winton Group has revealed that the order of cancer-driving mutations plays an important role in whether tumours in the intestine can develop.

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Cancer Detectives: New Channel 4 Documentary Showcases Cambridge Brain Cancer Trial

27th November 2025

A Cambridge researcher offering new hope to people with brain tumours is the focus of a documentary exploring the science behind the next big breakthroughs.

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Aleksandra Janowska awarded Postgraduate Student Thesis Prize

25th November 2025

Aleksandra Janowska has won this year’s Postgraduate Student Thesis Prize. The Prize is awarded each year to a student who has undertaken an outstanding project to the highest standards during the course of their PhD study.

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Pioneering trial offers hope on world pancreatic cancer day

20th November 2025

An early-stage trial at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, aims to improve treatment for people with late-stage pancreatic cancer, a challenging cancer that is often diagnosed late, when few treatment options are available.

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Institute scientists uncover molecular switch that drives pancreatic cancer progression

30th October 2025

New research from our Carroll Group has identified a molecular mechanism that helps explain how pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progresses, offering a potential path toward more targeted treatments.

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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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