Scientists behind breast cancer gene discovery honoured with new plaques 25 Jan 2023 The team of scientists who made a ground-breaking gene discovery which transformed the field of cancer research have been celebrated with the unveiling of two commemorative plaques in London today. The plaques pay homage to the 41 scientists who made the landmark discovery of the BRCA2 cancer gene at the ICR in 1995. Find out more Show/Hide
Cancer Revolution: Major exhibition opens at the Science Museum showcasing ICR research 25 May 2022 A new, free exhibition chronicling how science is transforming cancer care opens at the Science Museum in London today – featuring discoveries led by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Find out more Show/Hide
ICR rated second in UK among all higher education institutions in REF 2021 analysis 12 May 2022 The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has rated second in REF 2021 – the Government’s evaluation of university research quality – among all higher education institutions in the UK that submitted at least two units of assessment. Find out more Show/Hide
AACR 2022: Team of scientists and clinicians wins global award for transforming breast cancer treatment 04 Apr 2022
ESMO Virtual Plenary 2022: Major trial shows targeted drug improves survival in early-stage breast cancer with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation 16 Mar 2022
ASCO 2021: Trial shows benefits of targeted drug against early-stage breast cancer with inherited BRCA mutation 03 Jun 2021