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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 · 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 · 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 · 25/11/2025

Charity-funded research is a cornerstone of innovation in our universities – but it needs the right support to thrive. Ahead of the #Budget, our Advocacy Manager, @ollierichards.bsky.social, shares what’s needed to keep the Charity Research Support Fund strong. Read more ⤵️ www.icr.ac.uk/crsf-blog

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The Charity Research Support Fund: An overlooked, and neglected, lifeline for UK science

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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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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 09/10/2025

We were thrilled to welcome @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social and Lesley Griffiths MS to the Wrexham #TerryFox Run! 🏃 It is fantastic to have support from Parliament and the Senedd for a brilliant event honouring Terry’s legacy whilst also raising vital funds for our life-changing cancer research.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19/09/2025

We were delighted to welcome @pjferguson.bsky.social to the Glasgow Terry Fox Run for the second year in a row. Patricia gave an inspiring address about Terry’s legacy and the vital impact of the funds raised for our life-changing cancer research. Thank you for your continued support, Patricia!

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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

CaSE is excited to announce that The Institute of Cancer Research, London @icr.ac.uk has become its latest member organisation. The membership of the ICR strengthens CaSE’s advocacy for the R&D sector and widens our coalition of members. Read more⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 06/09/2025

📢 The ICR and The Royal Marsden are partnering with #PureGym to offer free gym memberships & exercise plans to men with advanced #ProstateCancer 💪 Backed by Sir Chris Hoy, the initiative aims to break down barriers to staying active while on hormone therapy ⤵️ www.icr.ac.uk/puregym #TourDe4

An older man exercises in the gym using a weight. The logos of PureGym, the ICR and The Royal Marsden are visible.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 24/07/2025

We were joined this afternoon by MPs @luketaylorld.bsky.social, @bobbywdean.bsky.social and @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social 👋 Luke, Bobby and Paul met with Dr @maggiecheang.bsky.social to discuss her role at the ICR and the impact of her interdisciplinary research in the @icr-ctsu.bsky.social

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 18/07/2025

This week, the UK Government published its #LifeSciences Sector Plan. 💬 Our Chief Executive, Professor Kristian Helin, gave the view from the ICR 🧵⤵️

Picture of Professor Kristian Helin, Chief Executive of the ICR, next to a quote from him saying: “While the first action within the plan recognises the importance of discovery science, we need to ensure this is backed by action to ensure fundamental research is not taken for granted.”

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 18/06/2025

Grateful to @rupahuq.bsky.social for highlighting the need for fair UK-wide access to abiraterone for men with prostate cancer – a campaign we've been working with @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social on. We’re proud of the role our scientists played in discovering and developing the drug 💊

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 09/04/2025

BREAKING NEWS: #ProstateCancer spit test is better for men with high genetic risk than the standard PSA blood test. The results from the ICR's BARCODE 1 trial are published in @nejm.org More here ⬇️ icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr-news/detail/simple-spit-test-could-finally-turn-the-tide-on-prostate-cancer

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 24/03/2025

It was fantastic to host our local MP, Ben Coleman @chelfulhamben.bsky.social at our Chelsea campus last week 🥼🧪 We introduce Ben to our scientists working in our Division of Structural Biology and Division of Cell and Molecular Biology 🧵⬇️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14/03/2025

We were delighted to host Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology, Alan Mak MP at our Chester Beatty Labs last week 👋 We introduced Alan to scientists working in our Division of Structural Biology and Division of Cell and Molecular Biology 🧵 #CancerResearch

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 04/03/2025

It was a pleasure meeting @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and showcasing our vital work to him. It is fantastic to have Clive’s support for improving the sustainability of #CancerResearch funding in higher education institutions - specifically uplifting the Charity Research Support Fund 🤝

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Ollie Richards @ollierichards.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

📢Come and work with me! Excited to be sharing a brilliant new role at @icr.ac.uk that will be responsible for helping me give the ICR a voice on key policy issues whilst also helping to grow our profile among Parliamentarians and policymakers ⤵️ jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/1144/advocacy-executive.html

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Advocacy Executive in Chelsea | The Institute of Cancer Research

View details and apply for this Advocacy Executive vacancy in Chelsea . Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 07/02/2025

It was fantastic to host our local MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social at our #Sutton campus this morning. We introduced Luke to several scientists working in our Centre for Cancer #DrugDiscovery including within our structural chemistry, medicinal chemistry and molecular biology teams. #CancerResearch

Luke Taylor MP with a cancer researcher. Luke is looking at samples down a microscope.

Luke Taylor MP with Dr Amin Mirza and Professor Swen Hoelder in the ICR's Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery. The ICR researchers are showing Luke some 3D printed molecules to illustrate how our researchers try to discover drugs that target specific cancer proteins. They are in lab coats and safety specs.

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