Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
@cruk-ci.bsky.social
We are a world-leading cancer research institute dedicated to improving patient lives through discovery science.
Core funded by Cancer Research UK, part of the University of Cambridge.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk
Core funded by Cancer Research UK, part of the University of Cambridge.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk
A new drug for improving the experience of patients receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer has now entered a clinical trial.
Doctors hope the drug, known as VP-002, will allow for lower doses of chemotherapy, reducing its side effects and improving patient experience.
Doctors hope the drug, known as VP-002, will allow for lower doses of chemotherapy, reducing its side effects and improving patient experience.
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A new drug for improving the experience of patients receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer has now entered a clinical trial.
Doctors hope the drug, known as VP-002, will allow for lower doses of chemotherapy, reducing its side effects and improving patient experience.
Doctors hope the drug, known as VP-002, will allow for lower doses of chemotherapy, reducing its side effects and improving patient experience.
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We’re thrilled to partner with Channel 4 on ‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ - a new series which is shining a light on three trailblazing scientists taking on cancer, and explores how their work is changing patients’ lives right now. 👇 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We’re thrilled to partner with Channel 4 on ‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ - a new series which is shining a light on three trailblazing scientists taking on cancer, and explores how their work is changing patients’ lives right now. 👇 1/2
Dr @lucygossage.bsky.social was the first keynote at our 2025 Retreat.
Oncologist, professional Ironman champion, and founder of 5K Your Way, Dr Gossage also did her PhD at @cruk-ci.bsky.social.
Recalling this time, she said "completing a PhD and training for an Ironman are remarkably similar!"
Oncologist, professional Ironman champion, and founder of 5K Your Way, Dr Gossage also did her PhD at @cruk-ci.bsky.social.
Recalling this time, she said "completing a PhD and training for an Ironman are remarkably similar!"
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Dr @lucygossage.bsky.social was the first keynote at our 2025 Retreat.
Oncologist, professional Ironman champion, and founder of 5K Your Way, Dr Gossage also did her PhD at @cruk-ci.bsky.social.
Recalling this time, she said "completing a PhD and training for an Ironman are remarkably similar!"
Oncologist, professional Ironman champion, and founder of 5K Your Way, Dr Gossage also did her PhD at @cruk-ci.bsky.social.
Recalling this time, she said "completing a PhD and training for an Ironman are remarkably similar!"
The Carroll Group has identified a molecular mechanism that helps explain how pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) progresses, offering a potential path toward more targeted treatments.
Learn more👇
tinyurl.com/34npznuj
@cam.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social @nature.com
Learn more👇
tinyurl.com/34npznuj
@cam.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social @nature.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Carroll Group has identified a molecular mechanism that helps explain how pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) progresses, offering a potential path toward more targeted treatments.
Learn more👇
tinyurl.com/34npznuj
@cam.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social @nature.com
Learn more👇
tinyurl.com/34npznuj
@cam.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social @nature.com
Thinking of applying for our Patient & Public Involvement panel?
In this video, Ann Russell, a patient advocate and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, talks through how she first got involved and what working with researchers is like.
Apply by 2 November: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
In this video, Ann Russell, a patient advocate and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, talks through how she first got involved and what working with researchers is like.
Apply by 2 November: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
October 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thinking of applying for our Patient & Public Involvement panel?
In this video, Ann Russell, a patient advocate and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, talks through how she first got involved and what working with researchers is like.
Apply by 2 November: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
In this video, Ann Russell, a patient advocate and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, talks through how she first got involved and what working with researchers is like.
Apply by 2 November: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
The Narita Group has been awarded a Cancer Research UK Biology to Prevention award. In this short clip, @isadien.bsky.social, a postdoc and clinical lecturer in the group, talks about the aims of the team's work and how the funding enables the next stage of research in the lab and with patients.
October 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Narita Group has been awarded a Cancer Research UK Biology to Prevention award. In this short clip, @isadien.bsky.social, a postdoc and clinical lecturer in the group, talks about the aims of the team's work and how the funding enables the next stage of research in the lab and with patients.
Everything we do is informed by the people most affected by cancer – patients and their loved ones. That’s why we are piloting a new Patient Panel to bring these perspectives into the heart of our strategy and decision-making.
Find out more and apply: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
Find out more and apply: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
October 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Everything we do is informed by the people most affected by cancer – patients and their loved ones. That’s why we are piloting a new Patient Panel to bring these perspectives into the heart of our strategy and decision-making.
Find out more and apply: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
Find out more and apply: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...
"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.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...
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.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...
Scientists to Shine a Light on Cancer Research at Inspirational Night Walk - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
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October 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"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.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...
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.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...
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
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/prof-gr...
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/prof-gr...
Prof Greg Hannon shortlisted for prestigious Cancer Grand Challenge - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/prof-gr...
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/prof-gr...
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...
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...
September 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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...
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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Professor Jason Carroll, Interim Director at the @cruk-ci.bsky.social emphasised how this is affecting their research.
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Professor Jason Carroll, Interim Director at the @cruk-ci.bsky.social emphasised how this is affecting their research.
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...
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/study-i...
August 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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...
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/study-i...
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.
August 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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.
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...
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...
July 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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...
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...
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...
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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July 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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...
This knowledge opens new opportunities for immunotherapies to be made more effective.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/new-clu...
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...
Full story: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-jane...
July 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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...
Full story: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-jane...
🎉 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
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
June 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🎉 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
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
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...
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...
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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...
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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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!
@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!
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...
June 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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!
@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!
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
We are delighted to receive our 2025 Green Impact Platinum Sustainability Award, recognising the great work of our in-house teams.
#SustainableScience
June 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
We are delighted to receive our 2025 Green Impact Platinum Sustainability Award, recognising the great work of our in-house teams.
#SustainableScience
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...
June 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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...
“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...
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...
June 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“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...
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...
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
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/students/und...
📍 Live in @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
🔍 Work in the lab
🚀 Start your research journey
Deadline: 21 April
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/students/und...
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.
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk
April 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/students/und...
📍 Live in @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
🔍 Work in the lab
🚀 Start your research journey
Deadline: 21 April
www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/students/und...
🚨 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/
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/
March 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚨 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/
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/
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...
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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March 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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...
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...