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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The 10 year results of our Fast-Forward trial of breast cancer radiotherapy have just been published. Thanks to all our trial participants and colleagues at NHS sites across the UK who contributed, helping us to confirm that one week radiotherapy is as safe and effective as a three week course. 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today is International Clinical Trials Day, recognising the vital role of research to improve healthcare. We are grateful to all of our trial participants, NHS colleagues and scientific partners for helping us translate cutting-edge science into trials that transform cancer care. #ICTD2026

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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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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

If you are at #ESTRO2026 this weekend, don't miss the Designing radiotherapy trials for the future generation session on Sunday morning, where our Director, @profemmahall.bsky.social, will be speaking on lessons learned in over two decades of trial design.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are looking forward to #ESTRO2026 this weekend, where results of our trials investigating radiotherapy in breast cancer, prostate cancer and head and neck cancer will be presented. @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social

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lisa-fox.bsky.social @lisa-fox.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Marking this #EarthDay as part of the fantastic TMRP Greener Trials Group. It's a privilege to work with such brilliant collaborators, focused on how to make clinical trials #Greener. Details of how to join or contribute to this work are below @mrchrisaddison.bsky.social @icr-ctsu.bsky.social

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The OPTIMISE‑AR paper was published in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social last week. This introduces a practical toolkit to support the analysis and visualisation of patient‑reported outcomes (PROs) in early‑phase dose‑finding oncology trials. 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Results of the TORPEdO trial (Proton beam therapy for oropharyngeal cancer), the UK's first #ProtonBeam trial, have been published in @thelancet.com. You can read the full paper here: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S... 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our former director, Professor Judith Bliss, will be speaking at this webinar on 17th March to celebrate International Women's Day #IWD2026 See below for details on how to register.

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Prostate Cancer UK Professionals @prostateukprofs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Could expanding SBRT to pelvic lymph nodes improve outcomes for men with high-risk #ProstateCancer? @profemmahall.bsky.social and Dr Angela Pathmanathan @icr.ac.uk, funded by Prostate Cancer UK, detail their trial approach in ctRO. Grab a ☕ and read: www.ctro.science/article/S240...

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Tomorrow, members of our #sustainability working group will be presenting as part of this seminar on the #EnvironmentalImpact of #ClinicalTrials. 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Last week Dr Anna Wilkins presented "External validation of a digital pathology-based multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI)-derived prognostic biomarker in the randomised phase III CHHiP trial" at the GU-ASCO conference.

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Emma Hall @profemmahall.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It was an honour to represent @icr-ctsu.bsky.social at this event. Our collaboration with the ICR’s Division of Radiotherapy & Imaging has been a cornerstone of our trials portfolio for many years and we are proud of our contribution to the radiotherapy research recognised through this award.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Last week, the FAST-Forward Boost trial completed recruitment to the Early Side Effects Substudy with 345 patients randomised. The study will now be transitioning to the main trial part of the study with a target of 4,830 patients. You can read more about the trial here: www.icr.ac.uk/ff-boost

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay. This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs. The @icr-ctsu.bsky.social IMPORT HIGH trial showed that treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y76mwfj8 #UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 03/02/2026

4 February is #WorldCancerDay. This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, starting with this ICR-CTSU project setting out recommendations for patient‑reported outcomes in early cancer drug trials: tinyurl.com/35p76f3u #UKCTUNetwork #UnitedByUnique @icr-ctsu.bsky.social

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Study sets out clear recommendations for patient-reported outcomes in early cancer drug trials

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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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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

📢 We are doing a study called INTERACT to find out whether any groups of people have been less likely to take part in cancer studies in the UK. We'll use routine data collected by NHS England to see if there are any differences between those who joined our clinical trials and those who did not.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We are looking forward to attending UKIBCS this morning and learning about recent advances in #BreastCancer 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We're looking for people with experience of cancer who would like to share their thoughts and opinions with us to help design and deliver research at the ICR. If you interested in helping research at the ICR, please fill out the registration form. forms.office.com/e/YQ0SbaJ1ix 🧪 #Research

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We are currently seeking an experienced statistician/biostatistician with a strong research interest in clinical trials methodology to join our team as a Research Group Leader. You can find more details, including how to apply, here: jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/12... 🧪 #ResearchJobs #Statistics

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Research Group Leader, ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) in Sutton | The Institute of Cancer Research

View details and apply for this Research Group Leader, ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) vacancy in Sutton. Salary: £66,092 - £86,908 Appointments will b...

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Prostate Cancer UK Professionals @prostateukprofs.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🗓️One week today! 🙌Join Prof Emma Hall & Claire Snowdon from the @icr-ctsu.bsky.social to learn how Clinical Trials Units can elevate your research, or your career! ⤵️Register below

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thanks to all our research participants and collaborators this year, and to all of you for following us. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without you all. Wishing you all a lovely festive break and a happy new year, we'll be back in 2026 to share more of our work.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We were proud to see the 5G trial - a collaboration between @icrdduiit.bsky.social and ICR-CTSU, led by Juanita Lopez - mentioned in 'Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures'.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Yesterday our statisticians had a team meeting where they discussed some controversial topics in statistics. To celebrate Thanksgiving some of our statisticians from the USA brought in pecan pie and cornbread to share in the meeting.

Two statisticians holding a homemade pecan pie and a bowl of cornbread.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Last week, principal statistician @hollytovey.bsky.social attended Reigate College to speak at their #WomenInSTEM applicants event.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Our Sustainability Project Manager, Jessica Griffiths, attended the Conference on Research Outcomes in Environmental Sustainability jointly run by the Medical Research Council @nihr.bsky.social, and Greener NHS yesterday to present our poster on Greener Trials. #GreenSky 🧪

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

If you are @myesmo.bsky.social Congress this weekend, don't miss Prof @christinayap.bsky.social's presentation on Common mistakes in biostatistics: a crash course, in the Young Oncologists session tomorrow.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our Assistant Operations Director, Dr @lisa-fox.bsky.social, is presenting the Greener Trials project at next week's @bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October Webinar 2025. Find out more and register to attend here: bigagainstbreastcancer.org/events/big-p... #BreastCancer #GreenSky

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join our team! We are recruiting an Application Developer for our Greener Trials project. The successful applicant will develop an online Greener Trials Toolkit to help researchers assess and mitigate the environmental impact of their trials. #Greensky #ITjobs 🧪 jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/13...

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Application Developer in Sutton | The Institute of Cancer Research

View details and apply for this Application Developer vacancy in Sutton. Salary : £39,805 - £49,023 - Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. ...

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Emma Hall @profemmahall.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I’ve been speaking with yr11-13s about careers in cancer research this evening. These events always remind me of how lucky I am to work in a multidisciplinary research setting - applying statistics to things that matter to patients. @icr-ctsu.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Earlier this week some of our staff attended the UK CRC Trial Management Operational Meeting where they shared some recent experiences.

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We were at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility Research inclusion conference earlier this week, where Dr Yemi Akala presented our INTERACT Project.

Dr Akala holding a microphone and standing at a podium. The title slide of presentation is shown in the background: INTERACT-P: An audit of cancer trial participation demographics - challenges and early progress

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ICR-CTSU @icr-ctsu.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Results from the TORPEdO trial were presented at the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting last week.

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