Research Themes
Our research is transforming the understanding of every stage of a tumour lifecycle.
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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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Latest News
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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 £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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