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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · 1h

"Taking part is going to be moving and uplifting in equal parts."

Scientists from our Carroll Group are entering this year's Cambridge Shine Walk - one of a series of Cancer Research UK evening walking fundraising events, taking place across the UK.

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Scientists to Shine a Light on Cancer Research at Inspirational Night Walk - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · 16d

Team ILLUMINE, which includes our Director Prof Greg Hannon, has been shortlisted for the final stages of #CancerGrandChallenges for a project to map the cancer dark proteome - a mysterious group of largely unknown proteins in our cells. @cancergrand.bsky.social

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Prof Greg Hannon shortlisted for prestigious Cancer Grand Challenge - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Sep 8

We are seeking an experienced Bioinformatician to lead data analysis for a new research group.

If you have a passion for working with large-scale genomics datasets and a deep understanding of biological principles, please consider applying.

www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/bioinfo...

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 27

Professor Jason Carroll, Interim Director at the @cruk-ci.bsky.social emphasised how this is affecting their research.

Image of Professor Jason Carroll, Interim Director, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, quoted saying "We need world-class talent to beat cancer sooner. But visa costs send the message to researchers that they aren’t welcome in
the UK.”

“High immigration costs are drawing money away from lifesaving cancer research at the CRUK Cambridge Institute and the other Cancer Research UK-funded institutes.
Costs and increasing barriers in the immigration system send the message to talented researchers across the world that they aren't welcome in the UK. This risks undermining the excellence of UK research, and means it takes longer to fill roles, delaying research. We are now covering more costs to ensure talented researchers can come to the UK.
We need world-class talent to beat cancer sooner. The UK Government must reduce visa costs for researchers and ensure the UK remains attractive to the best international researchers.”
Professor Jason Carroll, Interim Director,
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ovarian cancer is a devastating disease & almost all patients can develop resistance to the standard treatment. Researchers from our Institute & Stanford University have now discovered new insights into why this happens, offering hope for new treatment strategies

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/study-i...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Aug 8

Outreach is vital to our mission, so we were delighted to welcome Year 10 students from Thomas Clarkson Academy to take part in a Cambridge Launchpad project day with Form the Future. All activities were chosen to inspire students to consider both scientific and non-scientific roles within research.

A student takes part in a pipetting exercise.

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jul 21

Beyond carrying out vital research, our staff are involved in lots of science outreach activities every year.

Recently, we hosted pupils for our annual Careers Lab. This programme is designed to inspire the next generation of STEM scientists & supporters.

More: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/students/car...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jul 14

New research published by the Institute's de la Roche Group is shining a light on why some cancer drugs have been underperforming in clinical trials.

This knowledge opens new opportunities for immunotherapies to be made more effective.

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/new-clu...

New clue discovered for why some cancer drugs fall short - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jul 3

Institute scientist Dr Jane Gray, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, was guest of honour at #RaceforLife in Cambridge, joining thousands of participants to raise more than £200,000 for life-saving cancer research.

Full story: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-jane...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎉 Huge congratulations to Prof Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on winning the Royal Society of Chemistry Khorana Prize!

Awarded for outstanding contributions through work at the chemistry and life science interface.

Find out more 👉
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/prof-si...

#RSCPrizes

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 23

The days of one-size-fits-all chemotherapy are ending.

Researchers at our Institute, @cniostopcancer.bsky.social & Tailor Bio have developed a test that predicts resistance to common chemo drugs — paving the way for personalised cancer treatment.

Find out more 👉 www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...

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Hana Aliee @hana-aliee.bsky.social · Jun 19

I'm honoured to join
@cruk-ci.bsky.social
and
@cam.ac.uk as a Junior Group Leader of AI for Cancer. My group will focus on reasoning, multimodality, hypothesis-making, and more to decode disease and health.
A few positions are opened — consider applying to outsmart cancer together!

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are delighted to welcome @hana-aliee.bsky.social ‬to the Institute. Dr Aliee joins as a Junior Group Leader and will lead her team in developing AI models to understand the molecular mechanisms driving health and disease, advancing more personalised healthcare: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-hana...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 19

Being more sustainable is not only good for the planet but saves us money, ensuring more of our funding goes to the science and not the bills.

We are delighted to receive our 2025 Green Impact Platinum Sustainability Award, recognising the great work of our in-house teams.

#SustainableScience

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are delighted to welcome @hana-aliee.bsky.social ‬to the Institute. Dr Aliee joins as a Junior Group Leader and will lead her team in developing AI models to understand the molecular mechanisms driving health and disease, advancing more personalised healthcare: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-hana...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Jun 10

“It’s tough to get up and out training before work sometimes but having a goal keeps me motivated.”

Athlete and Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute scientist Ian Hall is set to take part in the World Duathlon Championships to raise funds for vital research.

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/ian-hal...

Ian Hall standing with his bike outside the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute building.

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Apr 17

Applications are now open to join our Summer Research Programme!

📍 Live in @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
🔍 Work in the lab
🚀 Start your research journey

Deadline: 21 April

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Summer Research Programme - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Our Summer Research Programme aims to inspire bright and ambitious undergraduates to start their careers in cancer research.

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Mar 19

🚨 We’re Hiring!🚨

Passionate about cancer research? Join Madzia Crossley's team to investigate how R-loop dysregulation contributes to cancer.

We have two exciting opportunities:
Research Associate: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50675/
Senior Scientific Associate: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50689/

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Mar 10

Many congratulations to Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on being elected a Fellow of the @theaacr.bsky.social Academy!

His work in next-generation sequencing has transformed genome analysis and precision cancer medicine. Well deserved! 👏 #AACRFellows

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-sha...

Sir Shankar Balasubramanian elected Fellow of the AACR Academy - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Mar 6

📺 Missed it last night?

Catch Prof Jason Carroll on BBC Look East discussing the power of Cambridge’s global science community. 🌍🧬

"We want to cure cancer, we need the best and brightest people to do that, and we don't really care where they come from."

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Screengrab of Prof Jason Carroll speaking on BBC Look East

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Mar 5

🚨 Fully funded #PhD opportunity! 🚨

Passionate about cancer research? Join Dr Madzia Crossley's team to investigate how R-loop dysregulation contributes to cancer.

📍 Cambridge, UK
💰 Fully funded
📅 Apply by 24 March 2025

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/ph...

PhD Studentship: Investigating the causes and consequences of R-loop dysregulation in cancer - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Supervisor: Dr Magdalena Crossley Department/location: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) Course start date: 1st October 2025 Overview Dr Magdalena Crossley wishes to recruit a PhD stude...

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Feb 24

Transform research into real-world impact!

Join the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute as our Translation & Impact Manager and help to drive cancer discoveries into patient benefits.

Apply by 23 March 2025

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/tr...

@cancerresearchuk.org | @uniofcam.bsky.social

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Feb 13

We are excited to welcome Dr Richard Mair to our Institute!

Richard's group will focus on understanding IDH mutant astrocytoma, a common type of brain tumour that accounts for 9% of brain tumour diagnoses.

www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/richard...

@cancerresearchuk.org @uniofcam.bsky.social

Text: Dr Richard Mair joins Institute as an Independent Clinical Fellow

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Feb 11

🌍"A lot of my success comes from the people who've worked in my lab"

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, our PIs reflect on the importance of mentorship, peer support and the next generation to drive progress in cancer research.

@cancerresearchuk.org #WomenInScience

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Feb 10

Finding balance ⚖️
Leading a lab pulls you in many directions, managing research alongside mentoring the next generation.

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science tomorrow, we asked PIs to share their advice on scientific leadership.

@cancerresearchuk.org
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Finding balance | International Day of Women and Girls in Science

YouTube video by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute @cruk-ci.bsky.social · Feb 5

Congratulations to Elizabeth Cooper, postdoc in our Gilbertson Lab, who has received an Expanding Theories grant from the @braintumourcharity.bsky.social 🧠 👏

With this support, Dr Cooper will explore innovative treatments for ependymoma - the third most common type of childhood brain tumour.

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