We have significantly contributed to modern high-precision radiotherapy techniques, such as IMRT and IGRT. These target radiation doses precisely to the shape of tumours, increasing the effectiveness ...

Rider McDowell’s son Errol was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing malignant brain tumour, when he was 12. Despite six years of intensive treatment, Errol passed away in 2018.

Our leadership teamProfessor Kristian Helin Chief Executive and President The Chief Executive is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall direction of the ICR’s management, research and ...

We applied the principle of synthetic lethality to discover a novel strategy for cancer treatment for patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations.

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This two day course aims to improve understanding of MRIgRT, focusing on the knowledge and skills required to support current and future needs in radiotherapy.

We led major clinical trials in radiotherapy and imaging which have changed standard clinical practice for cancer treatment.

From supermarket collections to cake sales, bike rides or fun runs, there are so many ways you can fundraise for The Institute of Cancer Research. Our scientists and clinicians are working in our labs ...

Participate in our sport events and challenges to help the Institute of Cancer Research make discoveries to defeat cancer. View our sports events here.

There was no question for Eilish that she wanted to use what happened to Aoife as a positive driving force for change, and so ...

We provided the first conclusive evidence that the basic cause of cancer is damage to DNA. The discovery changed scientific opinion dramatically and marked a turning point for cancer research.

Equality and diversity We believe that our strength comes from combining what we have in common – our shared goals and values – with what makes each of us different.