The Institute of Cancer Research
@icr.ac.uk
The ICR is making the discoveries that defeat cancer.
We're a top UK academic research centre, a postgrad college, and a charity.
📍 London (Chelsea and Sutton)
https://www.icr.ac.uk/
We're a top UK academic research centre, a postgrad college, and a charity.
📍 London (Chelsea and Sutton)
https://www.icr.ac.uk/
Our new blog takes you behind the scenes of that milestone – exploring how the centre came to be, the discoveries that have defined its first 25 years and the researchers driving progress for the future.
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our new blog takes you behind the scenes of that milestone – exploring how the centre came to be, the discoveries that have defined its first 25 years and the researchers driving progress for the future.
It's 25 years of the @breastcancernow.bsky.social Toby Robins Research Centre at the ICR, celebrating the pioneering research that’s transforming the outlook for people with #BreastCancer 🩷
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It's 25 years of the @breastcancernow.bsky.social Toby Robins Research Centre at the ICR, celebrating the pioneering research that’s transforming the outlook for people with #BreastCancer 🩷
By ruling out a previously plausible explanation, the research helps focus efforts on more promising areas – from drug metabolism to immune responses – and highlights the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in future AML research and clinical trial design.
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
By ruling out a previously plausible explanation, the research helps focus efforts on more promising areas – from drug metabolism to immune responses – and highlights the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in future AML research and clinical trial design.
Graduation Day is here! 🎓🎓🎓
A huge congratulations to our graduates, ICR fellows, and ICR associates!
Today, we celebrate you and your hard work, dedication, and passion for cancer research.
We’re so incredibly proud of you ✨✨✨✨
Thank you for being such a special part of our community ❤️
A huge congratulations to our graduates, ICR fellows, and ICR associates!
Today, we celebrate you and your hard work, dedication, and passion for cancer research.
We’re so incredibly proud of you ✨✨✨✨
Thank you for being such a special part of our community ❤️
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Graduation Day is here! 🎓🎓🎓
A huge congratulations to our graduates, ICR fellows, and ICR associates!
Today, we celebrate you and your hard work, dedication, and passion for cancer research.
We’re so incredibly proud of you ✨✨✨✨
Thank you for being such a special part of our community ❤️
A huge congratulations to our graduates, ICR fellows, and ICR associates!
Today, we celebrate you and your hard work, dedication, and passion for cancer research.
We’re so incredibly proud of you ✨✨✨✨
Thank you for being such a special part of our community ❤️
“Although drug resistance closes some doors, it can open new ones.”
In exciting research, our scientists have found that a recently discovered vulnerability in soft tissue sarcomas could pave the way for smarter, more adaptive treatment strategies that extend and save more lives.
In exciting research, our scientists have found that a recently discovered vulnerability in soft tissue sarcomas could pave the way for smarter, more adaptive treatment strategies that extend and save more lives.
October 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
“Although drug resistance closes some doors, it can open new ones.”
In exciting research, our scientists have found that a recently discovered vulnerability in soft tissue sarcomas could pave the way for smarter, more adaptive treatment strategies that extend and save more lives.
In exciting research, our scientists have found that a recently discovered vulnerability in soft tissue sarcomas could pave the way for smarter, more adaptive treatment strategies that extend and save more lives.
At the ICR, statisticians such as PhD student Emily Alger, @mle-alger.bsky.social are building on those methods to design smarter, more patient-centred clinical trials – ensuring that data leads to better decisions and better outcomes for patients.
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
At the ICR, statisticians such as PhD student Emily Alger, @mle-alger.bsky.social are building on those methods to design smarter, more patient-centred clinical trials – ensuring that data leads to better decisions and better outcomes for patients.
Men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations should get annual #ProstateCancer screening.
The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations should get annual #ProstateCancer screening.
The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
We were thrilled to welcome @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social and Lesley Griffiths MS to the Wrexham #TerryFox Run! 🏃
It is fantastic to have support from Parliament and the Senedd for a brilliant event honouring Terry’s legacy whilst also raising vital funds for our life-changing cancer research.
It is fantastic to have support from Parliament and the Senedd for a brilliant event honouring Terry’s legacy whilst also raising vital funds for our life-changing cancer research.
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We were thrilled to welcome @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social and Lesley Griffiths MS to the Wrexham #TerryFox Run! 🏃
It is fantastic to have support from Parliament and the Senedd for a brilliant event honouring Terry’s legacy whilst also raising vital funds for our life-changing cancer research.
It is fantastic to have support from Parliament and the Senedd for a brilliant event honouring Terry’s legacy whilst also raising vital funds for our life-changing cancer research.
🔬 A new study, led by @udaibanerji.bsky.social, reveals a fast, low-cost solution for harvesting #organoids.
These miniature 3D models of human tissue mimic the behaviour of real tumours and are considered the future of #CancerResearch.
Read more in our 🧵⤵️
#Oncology
These miniature 3D models of human tissue mimic the behaviour of real tumours and are considered the future of #CancerResearch.
Read more in our 🧵⤵️
#Oncology
October 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🔬 A new study, led by @udaibanerji.bsky.social, reveals a fast, low-cost solution for harvesting #organoids.
These miniature 3D models of human tissue mimic the behaviour of real tumours and are considered the future of #CancerResearch.
Read more in our 🧵⤵️
#Oncology
These miniature 3D models of human tissue mimic the behaviour of real tumours and are considered the future of #CancerResearch.
Read more in our 🧵⤵️
#Oncology
🚨 Big news from the TORPEdO trial
IMRT is just as effective as proton beam therapy for most head and neck cancer patients.
That means more people can access the best treatment locally—without needing specialist centres.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
IMRT is just as effective as proton beam therapy for most head and neck cancer patients.
That means more people can access the best treatment locally—without needing specialist centres.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🚨 Big news from the TORPEdO trial
IMRT is just as effective as proton beam therapy for most head and neck cancer patients.
That means more people can access the best treatment locally—without needing specialist centres.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
IMRT is just as effective as proton beam therapy for most head and neck cancer patients.
That means more people can access the best treatment locally—without needing specialist centres.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
It is only by furthering our understanding of the biological complexities of TYA cancers that we can accelerate the development of new treatments that are more effective and cause fewer side effects.
September 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It is only by furthering our understanding of the biological complexities of TYA cancers that we can accelerate the development of new treatments that are more effective and cause fewer side effects.
Scientists discover a new drug target to treat #PancreaticCancer.
In the lab, blocking the SPP1 protein completely stopped pancreatic cancer from spreading to the liver and lungs.
Read more about the findings, published in @nature.com ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
In the lab, blocking the SPP1 protein completely stopped pancreatic cancer from spreading to the liver and lungs.
Read more about the findings, published in @nature.com ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
September 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Scientists discover a new drug target to treat #PancreaticCancer.
In the lab, blocking the SPP1 protein completely stopped pancreatic cancer from spreading to the liver and lungs.
Read more about the findings, published in @nature.com ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
In the lab, blocking the SPP1 protein completely stopped pancreatic cancer from spreading to the liver and lungs.
Read more about the findings, published in @nature.com ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay 🌎 👩🔬 👨🔬
We're incredibly proud to have a community that is driving innovation, making ground-breaking discoveries, and transforming the future of cancer research.
Thank you to everyone who is helping us move closer to defeating cancer.
We're incredibly proud to have a community that is driving innovation, making ground-breaking discoveries, and transforming the future of cancer research.
Thank you to everyone who is helping us move closer to defeating cancer.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay 🌎 👩🔬 👨🔬
We're incredibly proud to have a community that is driving innovation, making ground-breaking discoveries, and transforming the future of cancer research.
Thank you to everyone who is helping us move closer to defeating cancer.
We're incredibly proud to have a community that is driving innovation, making ground-breaking discoveries, and transforming the future of cancer research.
Thank you to everyone who is helping us move closer to defeating cancer.
Thanks to consistent support from Abbie’s Fund, Aoife’s Bubbles and Christopher’s Smile, we are investigating new techniques and biomarkers that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of cancers in children and young adults.
Read more ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
Read more ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thanks to consistent support from Abbie’s Fund, Aoife’s Bubbles and Christopher’s Smile, we are investigating new techniques and biomarkers that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of cancers in children and young adults.
Read more ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
Read more ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
The conference brought together global researchers, scientists, and dedicated family charities to share groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and explore how together, we can discover kinder, more effective treatments for this brain cancer of unmet need.
September 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The conference brought together global researchers, scientists, and dedicated family charities to share groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and explore how together, we can discover kinder, more effective treatments for this brain cancer of unmet need.
We were delighted to welcome @pjferguson.bsky.social to the Glasgow Terry Fox Run for the second year in a row.
Patricia gave an inspiring address about Terry’s legacy and the vital impact of the funds raised for our life-changing cancer research.
Thank you for your continued support, Patricia!
Patricia gave an inspiring address about Terry’s legacy and the vital impact of the funds raised for our life-changing cancer research.
Thank you for your continued support, Patricia!
September 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
We were delighted to welcome @pjferguson.bsky.social to the Glasgow Terry Fox Run for the second year in a row.
Patricia gave an inspiring address about Terry’s legacy and the vital impact of the funds raised for our life-changing cancer research.
Thank you for your continued support, Patricia!
Patricia gave an inspiring address about Terry’s legacy and the vital impact of the funds raised for our life-changing cancer research.
Thank you for your continued support, Patricia!
there are many milestones in our history that reflect how we have consistently led the way in uncovering safer, kinder and more effective treatments for children’s cancers.
September 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
there are many milestones in our history that reflect how we have consistently led the way in uncovering safer, kinder and more effective treatments for children’s cancers.
For decades, we have been a driving force in accelerating progress in paediatric oncology research – leading breakthroughs that are transforming how we understand, diagnose and treat cancer in children and young people.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
For decades, we have been a driving force in accelerating progress in paediatric oncology research – leading breakthroughs that are transforming how we understand, diagnose and treat cancer in children and young people.
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We're proud to host the 5th International Gliomatosis Cerebri Conference in partnership with The Rudy A Menon Foundation ❤️
September 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We're proud to host the 5th International Gliomatosis Cerebri Conference in partnership with The Rudy A Menon Foundation ❤️
By studying tumour DNA found in the blood and investigating how cancers respond to radiotherapy and immunotherapy, his team aims to predict which treatments will work best for each patient.
September 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
By studying tumour DNA found in the blood and investigating how cancers respond to radiotherapy and immunotherapy, his team aims to predict which treatments will work best for each patient.
#AI is set to be “an indispensable part of the toolkit” as we work to improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
Using it effectively and responsibly comes with challenges, but we’re excited to see the benefits it will bring to patients.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
Using it effectively and responsibly comes with challenges, but we’re excited to see the benefits it will bring to patients.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
September 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
#AI is set to be “an indispensable part of the toolkit” as we work to improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
Using it effectively and responsibly comes with challenges, but we’re excited to see the benefits it will bring to patients.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
Using it effectively and responsibly comes with challenges, but we’re excited to see the benefits it will bring to patients.
Learn more here ⬇️
www.icr.ac.uk/research-and...
🚨 NEW cancer test could predict treatment up to a decade before it’s needed.
Developed by researchers at the ICR and @idibaps.bsky.social, it reads DNA methylation to trace tumour evolution.
This could revolutionise personalised cancer care across many cancer types.
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
Developed by researchers at the ICR and @idibaps.bsky.social, it reads DNA methylation to trace tumour evolution.
This could revolutionise personalised cancer care across many cancer types.
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
September 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨 NEW cancer test could predict treatment up to a decade before it’s needed.
Developed by researchers at the ICR and @idibaps.bsky.social, it reads DNA methylation to trace tumour evolution.
This could revolutionise personalised cancer care across many cancer types.
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
Developed by researchers at the ICR and @idibaps.bsky.social, it reads DNA methylation to trace tumour evolution.
This could revolutionise personalised cancer care across many cancer types.
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
Professors @susanabanerjee.bsky.social @udaibanerji.bsky.social explain how discoveries in the lab translated into clinical trials and what this breakthrough means for patients.
September 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Professors @susanabanerjee.bsky.social @udaibanerji.bsky.social explain how discoveries in the lab translated into clinical trials and what this breakthrough means for patients.
Huge congratulations to Juanita Lopez, Anna Kirby, Nicos Fotiadis, Naureen Starling and Joanna Loizou who all gain the title of Professor.
Congratulations to Alicia Okines who gained the title of Reader.
Congratulations to Alicia Okines who gained the title of Reader.
September 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Huge congratulations to Juanita Lopez, Anna Kirby, Nicos Fotiadis, Naureen Starling and Joanna Loizou who all gain the title of Professor.
Congratulations to Alicia Okines who gained the title of Reader.
Congratulations to Alicia Okines who gained the title of Reader.
📢 The ICR and The Royal Marsden are partnering with #PureGym to offer free gym memberships & exercise plans to men with advanced #ProstateCancer 💪
Backed by Sir Chris Hoy, the initiative aims to break down barriers to staying active while on hormone therapy ⤵️
www.icr.ac.uk/puregym
#TourDe4
Backed by Sir Chris Hoy, the initiative aims to break down barriers to staying active while on hormone therapy ⤵️
www.icr.ac.uk/puregym
#TourDe4
September 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢 The ICR and The Royal Marsden are partnering with #PureGym to offer free gym memberships & exercise plans to men with advanced #ProstateCancer 💪
Backed by Sir Chris Hoy, the initiative aims to break down barriers to staying active while on hormone therapy ⤵️
www.icr.ac.uk/puregym
#TourDe4
Backed by Sir Chris Hoy, the initiative aims to break down barriers to staying active while on hormone therapy ⤵️
www.icr.ac.uk/puregym
#TourDe4