ICR-CTSU
@icr-ctsu.bsky.social
Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit @icr.ac.uk
Translating cutting-edge science into quality clinical trials to transform cancer care.
www.icr.ac.uk/ctsu
Translating cutting-edge science into quality clinical trials to transform cancer care.
www.icr.ac.uk/ctsu
Yesterday our statisticians had a team meeting where they discussed some controversial topics in statistics. To celebrate Thanksgiving some of our statisticians from the USA brought in pecan pie and cornbread to share in the meeting.
November 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Yesterday our statisticians had a team meeting where they discussed some controversial topics in statistics. To celebrate Thanksgiving some of our statisticians from the USA brought in pecan pie and cornbread to share in the meeting.
Last week, principal statistician @hollytovey.bsky.social attended Reigate College to speak at their #WomenInSTEM applicants event.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Last week, principal statistician @hollytovey.bsky.social attended Reigate College to speak at their #WomenInSTEM applicants event.
Our Sustainability Project Manager, Jessica Griffiths, attended the Conference on Research Outcomes in Environmental Sustainability jointly run by the Medical Research Council @nihr.bsky.social, and Greener NHS yesterday to present our poster on Greener Trials. #GreenSky 🧪
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our Sustainability Project Manager, Jessica Griffiths, attended the Conference on Research Outcomes in Environmental Sustainability jointly run by the Medical Research Council @nihr.bsky.social, and Greener NHS yesterday to present our poster on Greener Trials. #GreenSky 🧪
INTERACT is exploring who took part in recent cancer clinical trials to find out whether anyone was less likely to be included.
Results will help us develop dedicated support for any groups who have been left out in the past. Find out more about the project here: www.icr.ac.uk/interact
Results will help us develop dedicated support for any groups who have been left out in the past. Find out more about the project here: www.icr.ac.uk/interact
October 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
INTERACT is exploring who took part in recent cancer clinical trials to find out whether anyone was less likely to be included.
Results will help us develop dedicated support for any groups who have been left out in the past. Find out more about the project here: www.icr.ac.uk/interact
Results will help us develop dedicated support for any groups who have been left out in the past. Find out more about the project here: www.icr.ac.uk/interact
We were at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility Research inclusion conference earlier this week, where Dr Yemi Akala presented our INTERACT Project.
October 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We were at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility Research inclusion conference earlier this week, where Dr Yemi Akala presented our INTERACT Project.
COBRA is investigating an alternative treatment for early bladder cancer and is currently in setup. Find out more information about the trial here:
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
September 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
COBRA is investigating an alternative treatment for early bladder cancer and is currently in setup. Find out more information about the trial here:
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
We're at the @abcuk.bsky.social bladder cancer training event today, to share information about our new trial COBRA.
September 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We're at the @abcuk.bsky.social bladder cancer training event today, to share information about our new trial COBRA.
At #ESTRO2025, the 10-year results of the FAST-Forward #ClinicalTrial were presented. The results confirmed 5-year findings showing that treating early stage #BreastCancer with #Radiotherapy to the breast & chest wall over 1-week is as safe and effective as the standard 3-week treatment.
May 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
At #ESTRO2025, the 10-year results of the FAST-Forward #ClinicalTrial were presented. The results confirmed 5-year findings showing that treating early stage #BreastCancer with #Radiotherapy to the breast & chest wall over 1-week is as safe and effective as the standard 3-week treatment.
Last week, we attended the 22nd Annual Schools Science Conference at University of Westminster. Dr Holly Tovey, @hollytovey.bsky.social, one of our Principal Statisticians, enjoyed speaking to students about possible careers in #CancerResearch and #ClinicalTrials.
May 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last week, we attended the 22nd Annual Schools Science Conference at University of Westminster. Dr Holly Tovey, @hollytovey.bsky.social, one of our Principal Statisticians, enjoyed speaking to students about possible careers in #CancerResearch and #ClinicalTrials.
Have you or a loved one experienced #BreastCancer?
We are looking for people to take part in two online workshops share their thoughts on how the NHS and UK government can better support people with breast cancer and their families.
Find out more here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/icr/cascar...
We are looking for people to take part in two online workshops share their thoughts on how the NHS and UK government can better support people with breast cancer and their families.
Find out more here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/icr/cascar...
March 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Have you or a loved one experienced #BreastCancer?
We are looking for people to take part in two online workshops share their thoughts on how the NHS and UK government can better support people with breast cancer and their families.
Find out more here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/icr/cascar...
We are looking for people to take part in two online workshops share their thoughts on how the NHS and UK government can better support people with breast cancer and their families.
Find out more here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/icr/cascar...
CHHiP was originally published in 2016 and results changed the way people received #ProstateRadiotherapy in the NHS. People now have fewer daily hospital visits for treatment.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
CHHiP was originally published in 2016 and results changed the way people received #ProstateRadiotherapy in the NHS. People now have fewer daily hospital visits for treatment.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We had a great time demonstrating the POETIC-A platform at the Alan Turing Institute's #AIUK 2025 conference yesterday.
If you are there today, do come along and meet @maggiecheang.bsky.social and team to see how the platform can integrate biological and clinical data for biomarker discovery.
If you are there today, do come along and meet @maggiecheang.bsky.social and team to see how the platform can integrate biological and clinical data for biomarker discovery.
March 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We had a great time demonstrating the POETIC-A platform at the Alan Turing Institute's #AIUK 2025 conference yesterday.
If you are there today, do come along and meet @maggiecheang.bsky.social and team to see how the platform can integrate biological and clinical data for biomarker discovery.
If you are there today, do come along and meet @maggiecheang.bsky.social and team to see how the platform can integrate biological and clinical data for biomarker discovery.
Our Group Leader @christinayap.bsky.social recently visited European Hematology Association, to engage as a faculty member in a workshop and delivered a talk on #NovelEarlyPhaseTrialDesigns.
February 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our Group Leader @christinayap.bsky.social recently visited European Hematology Association, to engage as a faculty member in a workshop and delivered a talk on #NovelEarlyPhaseTrialDesigns.
We are delighted to announce that @profemmahall.bsky.social has been appointed as ICR-CTSU Director, taking over from Prof Judith Bliss who established the unit more than 25 years ago.
January 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are delighted to announce that @profemmahall.bsky.social has been appointed as ICR-CTSU Director, taking over from Prof Judith Bliss who established the unit more than 25 years ago.
Dr Lara Philipps, one of our @cancerresearchuk.org Clinical Trial Fellows successfully defended her thesis on efficiency in clinical trial toxicity data collection in October.
December 24, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Dr Lara Philipps, one of our @cancerresearchuk.org Clinical Trial Fellows successfully defended her thesis on efficiency in clinical trial toxicity data collection in October.
Dr Nuria Porta was promoted to Career Faculty and awarded the title of Reader in September.
Nuria’s research focuses on statistical modelling dynamic biomarkers to assess response to treatment in cancer clinical trials.
Nuria’s research focuses on statistical modelling dynamic biomarkers to assess response to treatment in cancer clinical trials.
December 24, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Dr Nuria Porta was promoted to Career Faculty and awarded the title of Reader in September.
Nuria’s research focuses on statistical modelling dynamic biomarkers to assess response to treatment in cancer clinical trials.
Nuria’s research focuses on statistical modelling dynamic biomarkers to assess response to treatment in cancer clinical trials.
We were delighted to be recognised @icrlondon.bsky.social's Above and Beyond Awards 2024 in July, for Innovation (POETIC -AI cross-divisional modelling team), Sustainability (ICR-CTSU Sustainability Working Group) and Impact (PACE trial team).
December 24, 2024 at 12:46 PM
We were delighted to be recognised @icrlondon.bsky.social's Above and Beyond Awards 2024 in July, for Innovation (POETIC -AI cross-divisional modelling team), Sustainability (ICR-CTSU Sustainability Working Group) and Impact (PACE trial team).
Finally in our 2024 round up, we’d like to highlight some successes of our staff and students, past and present.
Our first non-clinical PhD students, Dr Harry Parr and Dr Holly Tovey graduated in March.
Our first non-clinical PhD students, Dr Harry Parr and Dr Holly Tovey graduated in March.
December 24, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Finally in our 2024 round up, we’d like to highlight some successes of our staff and students, past and present.
Our first non-clinical PhD students, Dr Harry Parr and Dr Holly Tovey graduated in March.
Our first non-clinical PhD students, Dr Harry Parr and Dr Holly Tovey graduated in March.
PhD student Emily Alger discussed the topic of Bayesian statistics @pintofscience.uk festival in May, at a sold out event.
December 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM
PhD student Emily Alger discussed the topic of Bayesian statistics @pintofscience.uk festival in May, at a sold out event.
We’ve also enjoyed opportunities to share the world of clinical trials beyond the usual academic settings, with stands at Cheam High School in March and the 21st Annual Schools Science Conference in April.
December 24, 2024 at 9:44 AM
We’ve also enjoyed opportunities to share the world of clinical trials beyond the usual academic settings, with stands at Cheam High School in March and the 21st Annual Schools Science Conference in April.
Dr @maggiecheang.bsky.social and members of her group were @sabcs.bsky.social in Texas in December.
December 23, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Dr @maggiecheang.bsky.social and members of her group were @sabcs.bsky.social in Texas in December.
We were at the International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference in Edinburgh in September, with lots of poster and oral presentations.
December 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM
We were at the International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference in Edinburgh in September, with lots of poster and oral presentations.
Dr Lara Philipps, then Clinical Research Fellow, presented about linking CHHiP prostate cancer trial data to routinely collected NHS data at ESTRO 2024 in Glasgow in May.
December 23, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Dr Lara Philipps, then Clinical Research Fellow, presented about linking CHHiP prostate cancer trial data to routinely collected NHS data at ESTRO 2024 in Glasgow in May.
In March, @profemmahall.bsky.social joined @alison-tree.bsky.social to discuss trials of radiotherapy for people with advanced prostate cancer @prostateukprofs.bsky.social
December 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
In March, @profemmahall.bsky.social joined @alison-tree.bsky.social to discuss trials of radiotherapy for people with advanced prostate cancer @prostateukprofs.bsky.social
Prof @ChristinaYap.bsky.social was invited to present guidance on reporting early phase dose-finding trials at #ESMOTAT24 in Paris in February.
December 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Prof @ChristinaYap.bsky.social was invited to present guidance on reporting early phase dose-finding trials at #ESMOTAT24 in Paris in February.