Fellows of the AACR Academy 2020 12 May 2020 Congratulations to Prof Greg Hannon on his election as a Fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy Class of 2020. Read more »
Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence announced 12 May 2020 A national network of Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence for brain tumour treatment and care in adults is to be established. Read more »
The challenge of early detection in cancer 7 May 2020 An article in the journal Science discusses the opportunities and challenges for cancer screening. Read more »
Local schoolboys support Race for Life at Home 6 May 2020 Two local schoolboys treated for cancer are fundraising for Cancer Research UK during lockdown. Read more »
New Fellows of Royal Society announced 29 Apr 2020 Congratulations to Professor Kevin Brindle on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Read more »
Children's brain tumour scientist from Cambridge joins Race for Life at Home 29 Apr 2020 Dr Jessica Taylor is inspiring people to Race for Life at Home and carry on the fight against the disease in these unprecedented times. Read more »
Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre lit up blue to honour our NHS staff 24 Apr 2020 The Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) was illuminated blue last night, to honour the incredible work of our NHS. Read more »
Adapted care for cancer patients due to COVID-19 16 Apr 2020 Leading cancer centres share guidelines for treating cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Using microRNAs to detect rare brain tumours 15 Apr 2020 Measuring short strands of genetic code in blood or spinal fluid may help diagnose rare brain cancer. Read more »
Switching on a key cancer gene could provide first curative treatment for heart disease 14 Apr 2020 Researchers trying to turn off a gene that allows cancers to spread have made a surprising U-turn. By making the gene overactive and functional in the hearts of mice, they have triggered heart cell regeneration Read more »