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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"Don't be afraid to leverage the knowledge of your network" – Sonal Patel, VP Oncology Scientific Innovation, Johnson & Johnson Wrapping up an inspiring afternoon discussing the network of support that helps innovators unlock new breakthroughs. #OnMyHorizon #InnovationSummit2025

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"You don't need an MBA to be a #CEO. As a scientist first, you have a deep knowledge of your technology." - Jessica Corry, Xterna CEO Welcome to the #InnovationSummit2025! Thanks to our morning speakers for sharing lessons learned and the mindset that drives them forward. On to the afternoon!

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Kicking off #LLSW at the @crick.ac.uk ac.uk Translational Research Symposium panel. Tony Hickson, Chief Business Officer, and Simon Boulton, Chief Translation Advisor, are sharing insights on cross-sector collaboration and investment opportunities. Attending? Come say hi! @boultonlab.bsky.social

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🚀 Workshops, mentoring, pitch training and networking: our Impulse programme, in partnership with @cam.ac.uk is here to help you make the leap into research commercialisation 💡 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49JLwic #OnMyHorizon

Two people are seated at a desk in front of a computer monitor, engaged in discussion with hand gestures. Below the image, text reads: “Entrepreneurial training. Do you have an innovative idea, but need support implementing it?” Logos for Cancer Research Horizons and Impulse Maxwell Centre appear at the bottom.

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

📢Online workshop next week. Don't miss this chance to build networking skills, craft jargon-free research narratives, and explore collaboration opportunities. Perfect for early-career researchers. 📅 5 November, 10:00–11:30 GMT Register now: bit.ly/4oCpSAI #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

👏 Congrats to Ridvan Nepravishta and Kenneth Cameron at @cruk-si.bsky.social on their paper in #JACS: Fast and reliable NMR-based fragment scoring for drug discovery bit.ly/43LfgYa #OnMyHorizon @pubs.acs.org @csic.es @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @rnepravishta.bsky.social @angulo-lab.bsky.social

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📢 Our Annual Review is live! In 2024/25, we made great progress in our continued mission to translate discovery science into life-saving tools, tests and treatments. 🔗Read the review: bit.ly/3W2AyfT Thank you to everyone who made this possible. #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

@goshcharity.bsky.social brings deep-rooted expertise, influential networks and strategic reach to the consortium – helping to grow C-Further’s impact and identify and fund new therapeutic opportunities. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4npqMA2 2/

A quote reads: "GOSH Charity's renowned expertise, global network, and deep ties to patients will position C-Further to better collaborate on systemic challenges and improve outcomes for children and young people with cancer" - David Jenkinson, Head of childhood cancer, LifeArc

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🚨 We’re proud to welcome @goshcharity.bsky.social as a core partner in #CFurther, joining us and @lifearc.bsky.social in a £37m international effort to transform childhood cancer treatment. GOSH Charity’s £10m commitment is its largest to date. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4npqMA2 1/

A quote reads: "we want to do everything we can to give children the best chance, and best childhood possible" - Aoife Regan, Director of impact and charitable programmes at GOSH Charity.

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

“Innovation is not an option; it’s a necessity.” Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health), The Scottish Government We’re excited to welcome the innovation and entrepreneurial community back this November for #InnovationSummit2025. 📅 18 November 📍 London 🔗RSVP: bit.ly/466wotD

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Our #InnovationSummit2025 is coming to #London on 18 November 🚀 Join cancer researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore how to turn your discoveries into real-world impact. 💡 Learn from founders 🤝 Build your network 🎯 Explore translational pathways Get your ticket: bit.ly/466wotD

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

A huge thank you to all #IEAwards25 winners and nominees for an inspiring evening. We can’t wait to see what’s next on your horizon. Read more: bit.ly/44m94a0 #OnMyHorizon @anton-henssen.bsky.social, @nnennayakanu.bsky.social, @michellecruk.bsky.social @timwitney.bsky.social, @cuh.nhs.uk

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🔬 Could ecDNA be a key to tackling aggressive cancers? At our first On the Horizon event, experts from @cancergrand.bsky.social and Boundless Bio explored how ecDNA drives tumour evolution, and how it’s now being targeted in the clinic. More: tinyurl.com/mrhzn894 @ucl.ac.uk #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🎉 Congrats to our scientists at The Scotland Institute on their publication in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry! They’ve developed reversible Ras inhibitors with tunable affinity for active & inactive forms, a big step in #DrugDiscovery. More: tinyurl.com/y45t4yy7 #OnMyHorizon @acs.org

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Proud to be part of the 3rd EWOC Europe Conference, a fantastic space for connection, growth and championing gender diversity in #chemistry. Shout-out to @katherine-hazel.bsky.social for helping shape the event as part of the organising team! Learn more: bit.ly/3V6FBee #OnMyHorizon #EWOCEU25

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Mentorship is powerful. Today we launch our Broadening Horizons programme at @wellcometrust.bsky.social ! We've heard from past mentors and now head to breakout sessions and networking. Thanks to everyone joining us in person and online! #OnMyHorizon @juliana-c.bsky.social

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

It was great to hear from our CEO at #AACR2025 about how we can develop more effective, targeted therapeutics for children and young people with cancer, bringing more cures to clinic. Learn more about #CFurther, our consortium with #LifeArc for #CYP cancers: www.c-further.org

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

After losing both parents to cancer, Pat LoRusso helped get 26 treatments approved and became #AACR president for 2024/25. Read her thoughts on her career, #AACR25 and leading @cancerresearchuk.org 's New Agents Committee 👉 bit.ly/44thT21 @theaacr.bsky.social, @yalecancer.bsky.social, @yale.edu

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Tackling childhood cancer takes strong partnerships 💪 In the latest “Partnerships to beat cancer” episode, we explore how #CFurther, our consortium for children and young people's cancers with #LifeArc, is driving innovation in this space. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4lsJC9i

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Calling all #CancerResearchers: the OncoStars programme, designed to support you in commercialising your research, is open for applications. Apply by 16 May for: 💡 Entrepreneurial training 🤝 Workshops, seminars and mentoring 🌐 Access to professional networks Apply 👉: tinyurl.com/mr4672de

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A PanaceaStars-CRUK partnership to support academics and entrepreneurs translating their groundbreaking science to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer!

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

What’s the best way to mimic the tumour microenvironment for drug discovery? 📰 In this Technology Networks article, Dave Kim, senior scientist at the Functional Genomics Centre, explores the pros and cons of different cell culture models, from cell lines to organoids. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4jcV9aL

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

A great mentor can transform your #TranslationalResearch journey 🚀 We're excited to once again bring you the Broadening Horizons mentorship programme. Gain skills to make an impact beyond the lab with: 🤝 Expert mentors 🧠 Engaging events 💡 Inspiring talks Apply by 30 April: bit.ly/3FUiYpf

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Deadline extended 🚨 One more week to nominate for our #IEAwards25 👉https://bit.ly/4bejj1H Boost your #TranslationalResearch project with up to £15K in #Funding, access to industry connections and showcase your work at our Awards ceremony. Deadline: 24 March: #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🚨 Nominations for our #IEAwards25 close on 17 March! If you're driving #TranslationalResearch, this is your chance to boost your project, gain funding & connect with industry leaders. ⏳Nominate yourself or a peer now: bit.ly/3CVCD7c #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Know a woman entrepreneur turning ideas into patient benefit? Nominate her for our #IEAwards25 👉 bit.ly/429ofCN - only two weeks left! Winners will receive: 💡 £5,000 🤝 Access to other entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors Nominate yourself or a peer by 17 March ⏲ #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

On #RareDiseaseDay, we look back at the achievements of our rare cancer trial DETERMINE. DETERMINE is managed by the Centre for Drug Development, in partnership with @official-uom.bsky.social m.bsky.social, @unibirmingham.bsky.social and the Royal Marsden. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3D9axpk

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We're celebrating entrepreneurial researchers turning groundbreaking discoveries into patient benefit through our #IEAwards25 🏆 Is that you, or someone who inspires you? Nominations close 17th March. Nominate yourself or a peer now 👉 bit.ly/3CVCD7c #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Our key takeaways from #JPM2025: 🤝 M&As rise 🤖 #AI boosts drug discovery 🌎 Chinese #Innovation gains global recognition Discover more insights 👉 bit.ly/4htaweG #HealthcareInnovation, #AI, #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thinking of submitting your #PediatricOncology project to #CFurther on 2 March? Watch our on-demand webinar to discover what projects are in demand and how to craft a successful application. Watch here: bit.ly/4hNX8BG #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

4 biotech leaders, 4 women, 4 stories. To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, they share their journeys of co-founding and leading cutting-edge oncology start-ups while ensure the path to success is open to everyone 💡 bit.ly/42PF6KY #OnMyHorizon #WomenInScience

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Our new podcast, 'Partnerships to beat cancer', is all about the power of collaboration 💪 Listen to the first 2 episodes 👉 bit.ly/3ClY3dx and learn how we collaborate with commercial and academic partners to take on the challenges that no one else can. #OnMyHorizon #ASAPCommunity

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Apply by 13 January 🚨 Attention #PaediatricOncology researchers: our Translational Medicine Certificate Course offers interactive sessions, personalised mentoring and #sponsorship for up to 7 researchers. Contact us to apply: entrepreneurial.programmes@cancer.org.uk #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🚨 New publication alert! 🚨 Excited to share that first-in-class autotaxin inhibitor IOA-289 disrupts tumour-supporting signals in the pancreatic cancer TME. Our colleagues published this study in collaboration with our portfolio company, iOnctura🌟 📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4f3RXvM #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

"Two decades of solid investments by the government has seen universities' tech transfer offices really competing with those in the United States". Our Chief Business Officer, Tony Hickson, joined an insightful conversation about the future of the UK life sciences at #GenesisLondon24.

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Collaboration update⭐ We've expanded our partnership with the Oncode Institute to include the Oncode Accelerator! They bring new expertise to our shared mission of outsmarting cancer. Can’t wait to see what we accomplish together! More👉 tinyurl.com/msn53xu2 #OnMyHorizon #AI #Organoids 📷: pbmedia

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

What's the next chapter for the UK life science ecosystem? Tomorrow our very own Alessia Errico will take the stage at One Nucleus' "Building a World Class Life Science Ecosystem" panel. We’re looking forward to an insightful conversation! #OnMyHorizon #Genesis2024

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

This month, #EntrepreneurshipWeek and our #InnovationSummit24 highlighted the unique mindset of entrepreneurial researchers. Feeling inspired? keep the momentum going with our Summit sessions: tinyurl.com/r6xxfy5v 🚀💡 #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Attention #ChildhoodCancer researchers! If your research could open new therapeutic avenues for young patients, the Childhood Cancer Therapeutic Catalyst Award is for you. 🗓️ Expression of Interest deadline: 31 Jan 2025 📍 Apply: tinyurl.com/3p89x2sc 🔄 Share with your network! #OnMyHorizon

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Cancer Research Horizons @crhorizons.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hello BlueSky community! We're happy to join you. Connect with us to learn more about the latest oncology innovations and explore exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs. Visit our website to learn more: bit.ly/4g1hRkD

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