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Making the discoveries that defeat cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations. We are a UK charity and member institution of the University of London.

Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery Appeal

We aim to discover a new generation of life-saving cancer drugs and we need your support to continue to fund the exciting work that is now taking place within the our new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.
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Support our new year appeal

Help us train the next generation of cancer scientists to find tomorrow’s cancer treatments – so more patients will survive cancer.
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ICR's Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery

The Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery is the largest academic cancer drug discovery and development group worldwide, covering every aspect of new drug discovery and development.
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Experts call for better cancer tests to tailor treatment

Greater use of cancer tests is key to tailoring use of new treatments for patients more precisely and so increasing their chances of being recommended for use within the NHS, experts say.
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“It’s not just about surviving, it’s about so much more” - Alfred’s story

Eleven years after his cancer diagnosis, Alfred explains how he wouldn’t be here today without our research. He joined a clinical trial and began treatment with abiraterone, a drug discovered and developed by our scientists, which is now extending the lives of thousands of men worldwide.
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Working together to maximise patient impact

We draw upon our excellent scientists and facilities to further our world-class cancer research. We work with funders to deliver major research centres and collaborations.
Our centres and collaborations
Our collaborative international environment

We aim to attract the best scientific minds who will be working at the forefront of cancer research, in an environment that’s collaborative, international and inclusive.
Postdoc opportunities
Your support matters

We have generous individuals, trusts and companies who choose to invest in the full range of our activities, from research equipment to training costs for the next generation of cancer researchers.
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Growing the next generation of world-leading scientists

Our competitive PhD programme is designed for the next generation of world-leading cancer researchers who will benefit from exceptional research facilities.
PhDs for science graduates
Accelerating progress for cancer patients

We are internationally renowned for driving scientific discoveries on cancer and came second of all UK universities in analysis of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Our world-class cancer research