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Towards a cancer mission in Horizon Europe
7 Aug 2020
European mission against cancer: researchers, policy makers, charities and patient organisations team up to draft a plan of action.
Four-stranded DNA structures found to play role in breast cancer
3 Aug 2020
New research by Profs Balasubramanian and Caldas published in Nature Genetics studies G-quadruplex DNA structures in 22 model tumours.
Genetic tool can identify Asian women at higher risk of breast cancer
31 Jul 2020
The tool, called a Polygenic Risk Score (PRS), separates people into different risk groups based on their genetic sequence to predict their future risk of developing breast cancer.
Secrets of naked mole-rat cancer resistance unearthed
1 Jul 2020
Naked mole-rats can live for an incredibly long time and have an exceptional resistance to cancer thanks to unique conditions in their bodies that stop cancer cells multiplying, according to new research published in Nature.
Centre members celebrate University promotions
25 Jun 2020
Congratulations to Centre members on their University promotions.
Women in STEM: Dr Karen Pinilla
20 Feb 2020
Dr Karen Pinilla is a clinical research fellow funded by the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
Mapping breast cancer cell by cell
16 Feb 2020
Zooming in on breast cancer reveals how mutations shape the tumour landscape.
World Cancer Day - 4 February
26 Jan 2020
A Cambridgeshire family carrying a faulty gene that increases the risk of breast cancer stands united supporting Cancer Research UK on World Cancer Day.
Detailed study of most comprehensive map of breast cancer risk
7 Jan 2020
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA ‘errors’ that increase an individual’s risk of developing the disease. The scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.
Study highlights potential of whole genome sequencing to enable personalised cancer treatment
30 Sep 2019
Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify the most effective treatment, suggests new study.