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Cancer centre uniting over 1200 experts to tackle cancer from every angle. A partnership between Cancer Research UK, the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. crukcambridgecentre.org.uk

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Cambridge research has shown that rapid WGS can cut the wait for research results from 6 weeks to just 3 days. 🔗 crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/researc... @crukcamctya.bsky.social
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🚀 #CCESumSchool26 kicks off! Ready for a week of knowledge exchange in translational cancer research & precision medicine. @nkinl.bsky.social @vhio.bsky.social @nct-heidelberg.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social @ki.se @gustaveroussy.fr
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us for our 2026 Pancreatic Cancer Day Symposium this November! Open to all Centre members with an interest in pancreatic cancer. 📅 9 November, 1-4.30pm 📍 Clifford Allbutt Building, CB2 0SP Book a ticket ➡️ zurl.co/FPf1J
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Last month, the @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social welcomed attendees to its annual Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified event. Patients, clinicians and researchers shared insights into AI and liver cancer, cancer imaging, early-phase clinical trials, prostate cancer and head and neck cancer.
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth, we are exploring how real-world data and artificial intelligence could help us learn more from every patient and improve research and care for people with gynaecological cancers. 📹 Watch the conversation:zurl.co/6d4uZ ➡️ Read the article: zurl.co/lbMoO
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new advanced imaging approach developed by researchers in Cambridge could help surgeons more precisely identify brain tumour tissue during surgery. Find out more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/new-adv...
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today is #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay! 🎥 Watch our Ask Me Anything webinar on cancer-associated cachexia: zurl.co/hgUbc 🎧 Listen to our podcast, The Science of Cancer-Associated Cachexia: zurl.co/xE01Z
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Cambridge study led by Dr Stephanie Archer and funded by @yorkshire-cancer.bsky.social is exploring whether people with an inherited genetic risk of cancer would consider taking medication as a way of reducing their risk of developing cancer. 🔗 crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/cambrid...
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This World Cancer Research Day, meet some of our researchers across Cambridge, united by a shared ambition to make discoveries that save and improve lives. 🔬 Meet our researchers and discover the work happening across the Cambridge: zurl.co/sYVCa
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Researchers at the @crukcbtce.bsky.social, hosted by the @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk, are working to change this by developing new and less toxic treatments for childhood brain tumours. 🎥 This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, watch our introduction video: zurl.co/znQiD #CCAM #CCAM26
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Introducing the Cancer Research UK Children's Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence
This video introduces the Cancer Research UK Children's Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence, hosted by the University of Cambridge and the Institute of Cancer ...
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are pleased to welcome Claire Goodchild to our BoD, representing the @crukcamcentre.bsky.social Her experience and commitment to collaboration across institutions will bring a valuable perspective to the #CCE Board. 🔗 cancercoreeurope.eu/claire-goodc...
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Claire Goodchild joins CCE's Board of Directors
CCE is pleased to welcome Claire Goodchild to its Board of Directors, representing the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, we are highlighting the work of Dan Hodson, Professor of Lymphoma Biology at @cam.ac.uk @scicambridge.bsky.social. Watch the full video to learn more about the research shaping the future of blood cancer treatment ➡️ zurl.co/5ZavR
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social this month for the next 'Let’s Talk About..' online webinar on 'Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises' on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out more and register ➡️ zurl.co/Qvn0M @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Today is World Physiotherapy Day! A day to celebrate our brilliant physiotherapists and the important role they play in cancer care. Meet Vicki, one of the dedicated physiotherapists at @cuh.nhs.uk supporting children affected by brain tumours. 📹 Full video: zurl.co/NuOT9
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🎥 What is Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT), and what does it mean for breast cancer patients? Poppy Thompson and Beverly Agass share clinical and patient perspectives in our #WorldRadiotherapyAwarenessDay video. Watch ➡️ zurl.co/t0m2g #WRAD #OneVoiceForRadiotherapy @cambridgebrc.bsky.social
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 Next #CCELecture hosted by @ki.se 🎙️ Dr. Marco Gerling 📅 September 23, 2026 🕓 16:00–17:00 CEST Join us‼️ 👉 cancercoreeurope.eu/scientific-e... @vhio.bsky.social @nct-heidelberg.bsky.social @nkinl.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social @gustaveroussy.fr
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join our new Cambridge Meta Research Network for the first workshop aimed at Cambridge PhD students and early career researchers on embracing variation in experimental design. 📅 Tues 29 Sept 2026 🕛 2pm - 4pm 📍 CRUK Cambridge Institute Find out more and register your interest ➡️ zurl.co/WKm38
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This #CCAM26 meet Prof Matthew Murray, Honorary consultant paediatric oncologist at @cuh.nhs.uk and researcher at the @campathology.bsky.social. His team is working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, particularly germ cell tumours. #CCAM 📹 Full video: zurl.co/NdVFE
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join our Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute for their symposium on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together researchers from across our portfolio, in prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. Register to attend: zurl.co/T2KPY
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join us next month for @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified 2026! A free, open event for anyone with an interest in cancer clinical trials. 📅 Fri 18 Sept | 10am-4pm 📍 Cambridge or online Register ➡️ zurl.co/qUVUK (in person) or zurl.co/X7F8d (online)
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣 Calling all early-career investigators across #CCE centers! We are happy to announce the 2nd edition of the CCE Early Career Investigator Award. Know more ➡️ www.cancercoreeurope.eu/early-career...
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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🧠 How can #engineering new models of the human brain help us understand #BrainCancer? Join our next #ConvergingOnCancer International Seminar 📅3 September, 10-11am BST
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Milner Therapeutics Institute 🧪 @milnerinst.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🧬 Milner Seminar: Focus on synthetic lethality in cancer 🗓️ 23 Sept, 4pm📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Speakers: - Mathew Garnett, Wellcome Sanger Institute - Helen Robinson, Artios 🔗 milner.glueup.com/event/milner-semi…
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What happens when you bring together AI, cancer and evolutionary biology... and 40 early career researchers for just 3 days? At our AI x Cancer Omics Hackathon, teams came together to explore if AI can help us learn from nature’s solutions to cancer? 🎥 Watch the full highlight video: zurl.co/Dy0lc
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social for the next 'Let’s Talk About..' online webinar on 'Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises' on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out more and register ➡️ zurl.co/Qvn0M @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Using a risk assessment tool researchers at @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk have found that NICE referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years. 🔗 zurl.co/6NNxS @cancerresearchuk.org @breastcancernow.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Join our new Cambridge Meta Research Network for the first workshop aimed at PhD students and early career researchers on embracing variation in experimental design. 📅 Tues29 Sept 2026 🕛 2pm - 4pm 📍 CRUK Cambridge Institute Find out more and register your interest ➡️ zurl.co/X2Rfw
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Milner Therapeutics Institute 🧪 @milnerinst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🧬 Milner Seminar: Focus on synthetic lethality in cancer 🗓️ 23 Sept, 4pm📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Speakers: - Mathew Garnett, Wellcome Sanger Institute - Helen Robinson, Artios 🔗 milner.glueup.com/event/milner-semi…
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 Registrations for @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified 2026 are open! A free, open event for anyone with an interest in cancer clinical trials. 📅 Fri 18 Sept | 10am-4pm 📍 Cambridge or online Register ➡️ zurl.co/qUVUK (in person) or zurl.co/X7F8d (online)
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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Researchers from @ucl.ac.uk, @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk combined computational modelling, #CancerBiology and clinical expertise to create a 'virtual tumour' model for non-small cell #LungCancer. @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The clinical research internship programme at @cuh.nhs.uk, funded by NIHR East of England Regional Research Delivery Network and supported by our NAHP Programme, has been shortlisted for a @Nursing Times Awards in the Clinical Research Nursing category. Find out more: zurl.co/NUlIN
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join our Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute for their symposium on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together researchers in prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. ➡️ Abstract calls extended to the 31 July 2026: zurl.co/LqBUZ ➡️ Register to attend: zurl.co/7ZDj8
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
On AI Appreciation Day, watch our “Mythbusting artificial intelligence” video, where some of our patient reps ask key questions about artificial intelligence in cancer research and care, their questions are answered by experts in the field. 🎬 Watch the full video: zurl.co/Agaur
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Revealing the unseen Prof Namshik Han 📅 Thurs 16 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
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Milner Therapeutics Institute 🧪 @milnerinst.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🧬 Milner Seminar: Focus on synthetic lethality in cancer 🗓️ 23 Sept, 4pm📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Speakers: - Mathew Garnett, Wellcome Sanger Institute - Helen Robinson, Artios 🔗 milner.glueup.com/event/milner-semi…
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Last week, we joined CUH Arts for a screening of Goodbye Breasts — a powerful documentary exploring breast cancer, recovery and the role of the arts. We had some brilliant conversations about breast self-examination & getting involved in breast cancer research. @crukcambreast.bsky.social
Photo collage from a Goodbye Breasts documentary screening event. The main image shows three people standing behind a Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre information stall with breast cancer research and support materials and a breast self-examination model. Smaller photos show a panel discussion, the Goodbye Breasts screening, and conversations with visitors at the stall.
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Last year @cuh.nhs.uk was designated a Centre of Excellence for Children by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission. We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Update Meeting on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Register here: zurl.co/2kiqh
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Decoding genomic chaos Prof Florian Markowetz 📅 Thurs 9 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
In the next video in our 'Portrait of a Nursing or Allied Health Professional' series, we spoke with Rachel Hatherley to learn about her role as a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator at Brainbow, @cuh.nhs.uk. 🎬 Watch the full video: zurl.co/r6f7J
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🪂 Pat Goodliff is taking on a skydive this month to mark her 80th birthday and raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org! If you'd like to support Pat's incredible challenge, you can donate here: zurl.co/UDtNH
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! A scientists guide to the art of radiation therapy & neurosurgery for the oncologist Prof Raj Jena and Mr Adel Helmy 📅 Thurs 2 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Don't miss the next Cambridge AI in Medicine seminar next month! 📅 Thursday 9 July, 12-1pm 🍕 Aromi lunch from 11:45am 📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Main Lecture Theatre and on Zoom Find out more and sign-up: zurl.co/xbrqP
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Clonal haematopoiesis Prof Elisa Laurenti 📅 Thurs 25 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌟 June is #ImmunotherapyAwarenessMonth 🌟 To mark the month, we're resharing our short animation on CAR-T cell therapy. Find out more about cancer immunology research in Cambridge ➡️ zurl.co/iySMo zurl.co/oKPPV
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How do we treat patients with CAR-T cell therapy?
This short animation explains how a patient’s T cells are collected, genetically modified to recognise cancer, and returned to the body to fight the disease....
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join @crukcamthoracic.bsky.social for their 'NextGen Researchers' seminar this Friday! Friday 26 June, 3-6pm CRUK Cambridge Institute, CB20RE  Find out more and register for free ➡️ zurl.co/VAzwI
NextGen Researchers seminar poster for thoracic cancer research. The event takes place on 26 June 2026 from 3–6 PM at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, with pizza and drinks provided. Featured speakers are Dr John Lizhe Zhuan, Dr José Antonio Valer, and Katherine Honan. A QR code and short URL are included for registration, alongside logos for Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Businessman and philanthropist Andrew Barnes ONZM has made a transformative £10 million donation to support the new Precision Breast Cancer Institute in the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. Read more: www.cam.ac.uk/stories/char...
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Businessman donates £10m to name Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute after his partner
Businessman and philanthropist Andrew Barnes is donating £10 million to the University to establish the Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute, named after his partner, who has terminal ...
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📢 Applications are now open for the Gustave Roussy Prize 2027! The prize honours exceptional achievements in cancer research and innovation. 📅 Deadline: 26 August 2026, 16:00 CEST. www.gustaveroussy.fr/en/news-gust... @vhio.bsky.social @nct-heidelberg.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social @ki.se
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join CUH Arts for a free screening of Goodbye Breasts! — a powerful and imaginative documentary exploring breast cancer, recovery, and the role of the arts in opening up conversations around health. 📆 Thursday 2 July 🕠 17:30 – 20:00 🎟️ Free tickets: zurl.co/OuO2A
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Pancreatic cancer: the clinical challenge Dr Kiran Purushothaman & Dr Wenlong Li 📅 Thurs 18 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join our Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute for their first open symposium on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together researchers from across prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. Abstract calls (deadline 30 June 2026): zurl.co/XjtLs   Register to attend: zurl.co/AKtVZ
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