Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences 2021
12 May 2021
Four Centre members join 50 outstanding biomedical and health scientists elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship for 2021.
Fellows of The Royal Society 2021
6 May 2021
Congratulations to Professor Julie Ahringer, Dr Peter Campbell, Professor David Rowitch and Professor Ben Simons on their election as Fellows of the Royal Society.
Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than previously thought, study suggests
30 Apr 2021
Study uses x-rays and CT scans on skeletal remains to detect evidence of cancer.
New cancer algorithm flags genetic weaknesses in tumours
27 Apr 2021
A new way to identify tumours that could be sensitive to particular immunotherapies has been developed using data from thousands of NHS cancer patient samples sequenced through the 100,000 Genomes Project.
Potential new type of cancer drug to treat leukaemia
26 Apr 2021
Scientists have made a promising step towards developing a new drug for treating acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare blood disorder.
Using AI to analyse Cytosponge samples
15 Apr 2021
Artificial intelligence could ease pressures on diagnostic services for precancerous condition, Barrett’s oesophagus.
Cancer Research UK–Children with Cancer UK Innovation Awards
18 Mar 2021
Dr Sam Behjati at Wellcome Sanger Institute receives funding to build a 'cell atlas' for skeletal muscle cancer rhabdomyosarcoma.
Early research findings could help screen women with BRCA mutations
9 Mar 2021
New research in the lab identifies changes that can be detected in BRCA1 breast cells before they turn cancerous.
Artificial intelligence techniques could help with earlier diagnosis of cancer in primary care: a systematic review
3 Mar 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques can be applied to primary care data to facilitate the early diagnosis of cancer, according to the first international review of studies on this topic.
Cambridge Festival 2021
23 Feb 2021
The new Cambridge Festival will take place from 26 March to 4 April, with a series of free online events and activities for everyone.
