Latest news and events
Centre News
Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer
22 Jan 2020
A new type of scan that involves magnetising molecules allows doctors to see in real-time which regions of a breast tumour are active.
Study targets tumour microenvironment to overcome resistance
17 Jan 2020
Targeting nearby ‘normal’ cells in blood cancers could improve survival rates.
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.
Our research highlights from 2019
17 Dec 2019
Centre-organized events
CRUK Cambridge Centre Events Calendar 2020
6 Jan 2020
We organise meetings, workshops, networking events and talks to encourage researchers and healthcare professionals from different disciplines to work together.
Workshop: Collaborative Approaches to Cancer Imaging. Applying known methods in new ways.
10 Dec 2019
Workshop - Collaborative Approaches to Cancer Imaging: Applying known methods in new ways, Thursday 13th February
Early Detection Symposium 2020 Monday 27 January
21 Nov 2019
The CRUK Cambridge Centre Early Detection Programme presents its 5th Annual Symposium capturing some of the latest research in the field.
Publications
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Practical application of networks in neurosurgery: combined 3D printing, neuronavigation, and pre-operative surgical planningWorld Neurosurgery17 Jan 2020
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Clinical Cancer Research17 Jan 2020
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Temporal inhibition of autophagy reveals segmental reversal of ageing with increased cancer riskNature Communications16 Jan 2020
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Br J Radiol16 Jan 2020
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The EMBO Journal13 Jan 2020
Talks
Talk or event in Cambridge
Thu 23 Jan 09:30: A scientists guide to the art of radiation therapy & Neurosurgery for the Oncologist
Venue:
Clinical School Lecture Theatre 2
Talk or event in Cambridge
Mon 27 Jan 11:00: Milstein LMB Seminar Series: Stem Cells in Silence, Action and Cancer
Venue:
Max Perutz Lecture Theatre, Medical Research Council (MRC) (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biol
Talk or event in Cambridge
Tue 28 Jan 11:30: Stem Cells: It’s All About the Neighborhood Hosted by: Ben Simons & Emma Rawlins
Venue:
Biochemistry Lecture Theatre, Sanger Building, Tennis Court Road
Talk or event in Cambridge
Tue 28 Jan 14:30: Cell competition during development and disease Hosted by: Gurdon Institute PhD Society (GPS)
Venue:
Biochemistry Lecture Theatre, Sanger Building, Tennis Court Road
Talk or event in Cambridge
Tue 04 Feb 11:30: Robustness and scaling in early development: the “distal pinning” mechanism Hosted by: Fengzhu Xiong & Ben Simons
Venue:
Biochemistry Lecture Theatre, Sanger Building, Tennis Court Road