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DNA sequencing method lifts ‘veil’ from genome black box
23 Jan 2023
Many life-saving drugs directly interact with DNA to treat diseases such as cancer, but scientists have struggled to detect how and why they work – until now.
Modified protein provides new route for cancer immunotherapy
2 Dec 2022
An international team of researchers have modified a common protein produced by the immune system making it more tolerant of the acidic environment created by tumours – a potential breakthrough in developing more effective immunotherapy.
Royal Society Fellows 2022
9 May 2022
Congratulations to Centre Director Professor Richard Gilbertson on being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Cambridge Festival 2022
2 Mar 2022
Bookings are now open for the Cambridge Festival which will take place from 30 March to 10 April, with hundreds of free events and activities for everyone.
Cancer Grand Challenges annual progress
20 Oct 2021
Cambridge researchers featured in Cancer Grand Challenges’ annual celebration of scientific progress.
Insight into how cells adapt to oxygen availability
21 Jun 2021
A new study led by Centre researchers, published in Nature Genetics, provides insights into how cells adapt to changes in oxygen availability, providing a potential new avenue to target tumour growth.
Cambridge researchers in four shortlisted Cancer Grand Challenge teams
21 Jun 2021
Centre scientists are leading, or part of, four shortlisted teams competing for Cancer Grand Challenges awards!
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.
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.