The Institute of Cancer Research, London
Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 110 years.
We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, laying the foundation for the now universally accepted idea that cancer is a genetic disease.
Today we lead the world at isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs for personalised cancer treatment.
As a college of the University of London, the ICR provides postgraduate higher education of international distinction.
We have charitable status and rely on the generous support from partner organisations, charities and the general public.
How your company can make a difference
Leave a gift of cancer research in your Will
What cancer researchers do | STEM Careers
Help more women with ovarian and breast cancer to live longer, better lives
Michael's story | Hard-to-treat cancers appeal
The family charity partners helping us cure children’s cancers more kindly
Tommy's story | Cure children with cancer, kindly
Graham’s story: Immunotherapy sparked my remarkable cancer recovery
Tony's Story: Prostate Cancer and Abiraterone
The ICR's Sustainability Action Plan - 'Sustainable Discoveries'
Environmental sustainability at the ICR | Act Now
Treat cancer more precisely | The ATARI trial
Diagnose better and earlier | The IMPACT study
Landmark moment for treatment of advanced breast cancer
Unravel the cancer ecosystem | Our research strategy
Target weaknesses in cancer | Identifying new targets
Promoting diversity and racial equality at the ICR | The REACH forum
"Abiraterone saved my life." | Alfred's prostate cancer story
Inspiring tomorrow's leaders | Education at the ICR
Defeating cancer | Our strategy to transform the lives of cancer patients
Our Business and Innovation Office | Leaders in industry collaboration
Childhood cancer research: hopes for the future | #CCAM
Dame Deborah James and You, Me and the Big C team awarded honorary doctorates
Talan's Trust – On awareness | #CCAM
The importance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | #CCAM
AKT inhibitors: a new type of targeted cancer drug
Our research impact: breast cancer radiotherapy
Join us for the Terry Fox Run UK 2022
Karen's story | Combination therapies to outsmart cancer
Prostate Cancer Appeal - Dr Marco Bezzi