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100 children mark genetic testing milestone
22 Apr 2022
More than 100 children with cancer from across the East of England have had their tumours tested by whole genome sequencing, and interpreted by scientists in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service at Addenbrooke's, to help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
Breakthrough in understanding infant leukaemia
14 Mar 2022
Cambridge research offers new hope for treatment of infant cancer that has puzzled researchers for decades.
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.
Children with cancer treated at Addenbrooke’s shown to benefit from genetic sequencing
8 Nov 2021
Cambridge study shows that Whole Genome Sequencing improves diagnosis and treatment options for children with cancer.
Delivering the future of paediatric brain tumour therapy
11 Oct 2021
Dr Lisa Ruff's research has featured in a CRUK blog entitled 'Delivering the future of paediatric brain tumour therapy'.
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!
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.
Cancer Research UK for Children and Young People Star Awards
4 Dec 2020
The “outstanding care” of Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been applauded by Jean-Christophe Novelli as staff saved his baby son’s life after he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.
Alec and family support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
23 Sep 2020
An inspirational Suffolk boy who doctors feared would never be well enough to attend school is getting ready to meet his new classmates next week.