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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 11h

We're proud to have received an #AthenaSwan Silver Award from @advancehe.bsky.social for another four years.

The award recognises our continued progress in embedding gender equality and fostering an inclusive research culture.

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Athena Swan Silver renewal recognises ICR’s continued progress in fostering an inclusive research culture

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 15h

The team hopes that by adding a third treatment into the mix to target this mechanism, it may be possible to slow tumour growth significantly and add years rather than months to patients’ lives.

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Innovative dual treatment shows promise in tackling deadly cancer

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 15h

New hope for people living with #PancreaticCancer

Researchers have found that a combination of two existing experimental treatments is much more effective than either treatment alone.

They also identified a new cancer-causing mechanism that limits treatment effectiveness.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 7d

⌛ If we can reduce the time and cost of organoid work, we can open the door to more discoveries and, in the longer term, more effective treatments.

Read more about SHOE and organoids here ⤵️

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New alcohol-based solution cuts time and cost of organoid harvesting

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 7d

💊 The method comes at a time when cancer researchers are increasingly turning to 3D models to better understand tumour biology, uncover resistance mechanisms and identify new drug targets.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 7d

👠 Researchers developed a method called the Solution for Harvesting Organoids Efficiently (SHOE).

👞 Unlike currently used methods, which require 30–60 minutes of cold incubation, SHOE allows researchers to recover organoids from their growth solutions in under five minutes at room temperature.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 7d

🔬 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.

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#Oncology

An ovarian high grade ovarian organoid proliferating (imaged using Green Ki67 staining).

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 8d

The Breast Health campaign is live—featuring insights from the ICR on how science could help predict who’s most at risk of #BreastCancer.

Read it online or in today’s @theguardian.com ⬇️

Could science predict who will get breast cancer?

For over two decades, a team of scientists have been quietly transforming our understanding of breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Now Generations Study, launched in 2004 and led by scientists at The Ins...

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 9d

🚨 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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 9d

While working to improve the survival and quality of life of young patients, we also need to ensure that they and their families are given sufficient support that meets their unique needs.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 9d

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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 9d

By focusing research on either ‘adult cancer’ or ‘childhood cancer’, we risk excluding teenagers and young adults (TYA). We need to treat TYA patients as a distinct subpopulation that straddles paediatric and adult cancer services.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14d

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 ⬇️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14d

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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14d

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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 14d

“At times, they are already looking farther over the horizon than we are, and this pushes us to stretch our goals beyond what we thought was possible.”

We are grateful to the family charities who are helping us drive advances in clinical testing in paediatric cancers.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 17d

Thank you for sharing your story Tony and supporting our work 💙

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19d

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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19d

It’s a wrap from the 5th International Gliomatosis Cerebri Conference, held in partnership with The Rudy A Menon Foundation ❤️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 19d

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!

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20d

Read more about our special featuring covering our history into childhood cancer research here ⤵️

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20d

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.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20d

From establishing one of the largest early-phase clinical trial programmes in the UK to launching a gene panel test to personalise treatment,

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20d

Around 1,900 children and 2,300 young people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK. While we have made huge strides in treatments, many of these cancers remain incurable or have treatment options that are limited and harsh.

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The Institute of Cancer Research @icr.ac.uk · 20d

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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