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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

What have been the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research over the past 25 years? Professor Paul Workman OBE shares his perspective in Nature Reviews Cancer's special anniversary Viewpoint on the path from cancer genomics to precision medicine. Read the article ⤵️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 08/09/2026

New results from the UK-led OPTIMUM (MUKnine) trial show that patients with high-risk multiple #myeloma can live significantly longer when treatment is tailored to their disease.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

BREAKING 🚨: A new drug target has been discovered for an aggressive #BloodCancer. 🎥 Hear more from first author of the study, ICR's Dr Christopher Mapperley, Postdoctoral Fellow.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Paul shares a cartoon by Aaron Bacall which shows a patient approaching the pharmacist behind a well-stocked counter and announcing “Here’s my DNA sequence” in the expectation of receiving their personalised medications. As the blog details, to what extent have we moved towards that?

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Professor Paul Workman reflects on this milestone, assessing the great progress made in converting knowledge of the human genome into personalised medicines – what he describes as “drugging the cancer genome”.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 10/07/2026

🖥️ An ultrasound technology pioneered at the ICR to treat tumours without the need for surgery has successfully been adapted and used to treat a serious pregnancy condition. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) uses targeted sound waves to heat and destroy cells inside the body.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 11/06/2026

🎤 We’re delighted that ICR's Professor Paul Workman is speaking on a panel today at The Galien Foundation Forum at the @sciencemuseum.org.uk where this year’s focus is Future Health Disrupted: From Discovery to Delivery.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 09/06/2026

🎙️ICR's Professor Kevin Harrington spoke to Naga Munchetty and Chris Smith on @bbc5live.bsky.social He spoke about how the early discoveries were made that viruses could infect tumours, and how this has led to modern, genetically engineered viruses to treat cancer - called oncolytic virotherapy.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 31/05/2026

New findings from the OrigAMI-4, a study led by Professor Kevin Harrington in advanced head and neck cancer are presented today at #ASCO2026 ⤵️ www.asco.org/abstracts-pr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 30/05/2026

At #ASCO2026 in Chicago, results are shared from Professor Robin Jones's study which explores a new drug for advanced GIST and how patients respond.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 30/05/2026

Also this morning at #ASCO2026, Professor James Larkin is presenting his findings from the RAMPART trial, a phase 3 study comparing durvalumab monotherapy with active monitoring after #KidneyCancer surgery ⬇️ www.asco.org/abstracts-pr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 30/05/2026

We're delighted to have researchers from the ICR and The Royal Marsden participating in #ASCO2026 in Chicago. First up today, @prof-nick-james.bsky.social shares findings from the RAD-IO trial, a multi-stage study in #BladderCancer.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 15/05/2026

Are you attending the annual @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social congress this weekend? Researchers are presenting 8 different trials managed by the ICR’s Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit. ICR's Professor @profemmahall.bsky.social shares her thoughts ahead of the event ⬇️ #ESTRO26

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/05/2026

🧬 Lobular #BreastCancer behaves differently from other breast cancers especially once it spreads yet treatment options are still limited.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 12/05/2026

📢 New research details how an important cellular enzyme is controlled, uncovering new insights into the fundamental biological processes controlling gene expression.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 29/04/2026

We're celebrating International Day of Immunology today! We're sharing a video by Ricardo Sainz, a Higher Scientific Officer and PhD Student in Radiation Oncology and Tumour Immunology, who shares his research and why #Immunology is important in #CancerResearch ⤵️ #ImmunoSky #DayOfImmunology

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 29/04/2026

Sophie was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at the age of 36. Five years on, thanks to an experimental immunotherapy trial, she now has no evidence of disease. Read her story here: www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 26/04/2026

Best of luck to everyone taking on the #LondonMarathon today! Thank you to all our amazing #TeamICR runners for your dedication and support! We'll be cheering you on at mile 13! 🎽👟🏅

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

Our world-class scientists are pushing the boundaries of research to shape a future in which bowel cancer is more preventable, predictable and treatable. Please support us today to drive forward bold new research, to help us make more discoveries and save more lives ⤵️ ICR.ac.uk/HopeOfACure

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

Professor Anguraj Sadanandam at the ICR led the research with Professor Annette Byrne from @rcsi.bsky.social. The next stage will be to validate their method in more patient samples, and to develop it into a test that could be used in a prospective clinical trial, to help guide treatment decisions.

Professor Anguraj Sadanandam, Professor in Stratification and Precision Medicine at the ICR, pictured in a lab coat. He is quoted saying:

“Our research uses advanced AI methods to pull together large amounts of complex data, helping us to spot patterns that would otherwise be impossible for a human to see, and to uncover the clues hidden within a patient’s tumour.

“In future, I hope this approach will lead to a test that can be used by clinicians, to ensure patients receive personalised care that has the highest chance of working against their cancer.”

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

Now, scientists at the ICR and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, have developed an AI-based method to identify the patients most likely to benefit from the drug, and those least likely to respond.

Professor Anguraj Sadanandam working in a lab with a colleague.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

The targeted drug, bevacizumab, was approved in December for treating advanced bowel cancer patients on the NHS. It slows the growth of cancer, but it only works for a small group of patients and carries the risk of serious side effects.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/04/2026

🔬 ICR and @rcsi.bsky.social scientists have developed a new way to determine which patients will respond best to #BowelCancer treatment – potentially sparing thousands of patients from treatments that won’t work for them. Read more in our🧵 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CancerResearch

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 13/04/2026

Today we launch our appeal to give everyone with bowel cancer the hope of a cure. Our world-class scientists are pushing the boundaries of research to shape a future in which bowel cancer is more preventable, predictable and treatable. Please support us today: www.icr.ac.uk/support-us/o...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 05/04/2026

Three weeks today, Steve Phillips will be running the London Marathon to raise funds for our groundbreaking research, inspired by his mum, who was diagnosed with four cancers in four years. Read his story here: www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 23/03/2026

The event celebrated the achievements of women across Feryal’s constituency of Enfield North. Annie shared her journey so far as a woman in science and highlighted the pioneering research taking place at the ICR.

MP Feryal Clark (left) stood next to Dr Annie Baker for a photo taken during a recent International Women's Day event

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 09/03/2026

Despite the progress, there's much more work to do – in understanding cancer at a cellular and molecular level through to clinical trials of new and emerging treatments. Our scientists are continuing to work each day to discover new and better ways to diagnose and treat all forms of cancer.

Two scientists looking at an image on the computer screen captured in the ICR's microscopy facility.

Scientists working in drug discovery at the ICR.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 05/03/2026

We're remembering Professor Robin Weiss, who passed away last month. Robin was a pioneer of research into virus-associated cancers and HIV/AIDS, who had a transformational impact on the ICR, as our Director in the 1980s. Read more about his many achievements ⤵️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 05/03/2026

We were honoured to welcome legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Clive Lloyd to The Institute of Cancer Research, London, today, as he visited Professor Ros Eeles’ lab to learn more about our world‑leading research into prostate cancer genetics.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 24/02/2026

✨🏆Today, His Majesty The King honoured the ICR with the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education. We're so proud to be recognised for our sustained, world-leading contributions to radiotherapy research and education. Read more about our big day here ⤵️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 06/02/2026

✨ We're delighted to welcome Dr Michelle Harrison to our Board of Trustees. Dr Harrison brings decades of invaluable experience in global policy, public affairs, and branding. She currently serves at the President and was founding CEO of the @veriangroup.com

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 04/02/2026

Today, on #WorldCancerDay, the Government have published their National Cancer Plan for England. Read our Chief Executive, Professor @helink.bsky.social view from the ICR and find the full National Cancer plan ⤵️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 28/01/2026

Exciting news! 🚨 Along with The Royal Marsden and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, we have secured major new funding through DARE UK to launch FIREDANSE – an innovative project designed to improve the safety, transparency and public confidence surrounding the use of #AI in healthcare. 🧵⤵️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 27/01/2026

New research introduces the first practical guidance on how patients’ own assessments of how tolerable they find treatments (patient-reported outcomes) can be used more effectively to inform and design early-stage cancer drug trials. A thread 🧵⬇️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20/01/2026

🚨 We are #hiring for two new Faculty roles to join the ICR community!

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 18/01/2026

📰NEWS: A simple blood test can predict how well patients with #BreastCancer will respond to targeted therapies – before treatment begins. Read more in our 🧵 ⤵️

Breast epithelial cells stained for DNA (magenta) and actin (green) (photo: Julia Sero/the ICR, 2011)

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 17/01/2026

🎙️ @prof-nick-james.bsky.social Nick James spoke to @lbc.co.uk following the news that NHS England will now offer abiraterone to men with high-risk non-metastatic prostate cancer. Read the full story here ⬇️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 16/01/2026

👏 We’re delighted that NHS England will now offer abiraterone to men with high-risk non-metastatic #ProstateCancer. Discovered over 30 years ago in the labs of the ICR, abiraterone has transformed prostate cancer treatment worldwide.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 09/01/2026

Giles Turner, 65, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in March 2023. Following treatment – including with the drug abiraterone, which was discovered and developed by our scientists – he is now in remission. Read Giles’ story here: www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 08/01/2026

This research represents a big step toward smarter, more precise therapies that could help treat cancers that resist current drugs and allow more patients to live longer, better lives. Read more about the research here: www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 07/01/2026

Great to see our new ICR-St Mark's 'Boomers Project' featured on BBC News! Scientists will compare tumour samples from the 1950s–60s with today’s cancers to uncover what’s behind the rise in early‑onset bowel cancer. Find out more 👇 www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

Quote by Professor Trevor Graham saying “By performing detailed molecular analysis of bowel cancers from the 1960s and comparing the results to bowel cancers from today, we hope to identify exactly what is driving the increase in bowel cancer diagnoses in younger adults. This could lead to new strategies for bowel cancer prevention and treatment.”

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 30/12/2025

Professor Paul Workman, former Chief Executive of the ICR, has been awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for his incredible impact on cancer research worldwide. 👏 Huge Congratulations, Professor Workman!

Professor Paul Workman pictured next to a quote from him saying: “It takes many different people and organisations to discover and develop new cancer medicines, and I’m humbled to be honoured in this way for my contributions.”

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 24/12/2025

🎉Season's greetings and Happy New Year from the ICR! 🎇 A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. We are so incredibly grateful ♥️ We’re closed until Monday 5 January. We have some scheduled posts going up but we won’t be closely monitoring our channels.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19/12/2025

If you are a clinical professional looking to understand more about image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy techniques, sign up for our 2-day course today. The closing date to register is Monday 12 January 2026. Find out more ➡️ www.icr.ac.uk/study-and-ca...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 17/12/2025

A recent study has revealed why some #myeloma drugs stop working – and why newer ones can still succeed. 🧵 Read our thread to find out more ⤵️

A haematoxylin and eosin stain of myeloma seen under the microscope.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 15/12/2025

Would you like to be involved in a video about radiotherapy trials? We're creating a series videos with @cancerresearchuk.org and @ucl.ac.uk Cancer Trials Centre for people who are considering taking part in a research study or who want to learn more about research. www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 27/11/2025

📺TONIGHT: Don't miss 'Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures' at 9pm on Channel 4. Hear from Professor Juanita Lopez and the pioneering 5G trial – the first adaptive clinical trial platform for brain cancer patients. Learn more here ⬇️ www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 27/11/2025

Last week, we welcomed 72 sixth form students from seven local schools to Sutton for our annual Careers in Research Evening. 👋 They explored our biology and chemistry labs, joined hands-on demos, and spoke with researchers, students and clinical colleagues about routes into science and healthcare.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 25/11/2025

🚨BIG news 🚨 The ICR has received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education for our groundbreaking radiotherapy research. This work has improved cancer care worldwide—through advanced techniques, landmark trials, and training the next generation of oncologists. #QEdPrizes

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20/11/2025

📢 Ahead of the Budget next week, we've published a paper calling for the Government to both invest in and reform the Charity Research Support Fund (CRSF) – a critical funding stream that enables vital charity-funded research in universities. Read our paper (PDF download) ⤵️ ICR.ac.uk/CRSF

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