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The latest science and news from the Institute.
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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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Targeting paused cells could improve chemotherapy for lung and ovarian cancers
3rd February 2026
New research published today in Nature Aging by scientists at the University of Cambridge sheds light on why some lung and ovarian cancers stop responding to chemotherapy, and how this resistance might one day be prevented.
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Hot flush treatment has anti-breast cancer activity, study finds
5th January 2026
A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a new Cambridge-led trial has found.
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Dr Richard Mair to co-lead ÂŁ13.7M investment for brain tumour research
19th December 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has today announced a ÂŁ13.7 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 developmentÂ
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 progressionÂ
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.Â
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