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The latest science and news from the Institute.
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In Memoriam: Professor Greg Hannon (1964–2026)
9th April 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Professor Greg Hannon, who led the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute for over eight years.
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Most detailed map of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility
31st March 2026
Scientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprising over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age – including dramatic changes during menopause.
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Hannon Group joins global team to decode cancer’s dark proteome
4th March 2026
Prof Greg Hannon and his group joins global Cancer Grand Challenges team taking on the dark proteome challenge.Â
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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 Consortium’s 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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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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