Program Overview

Introduction to The Institute of Cancer Research

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is a leading cancer research organization dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer patients. The institute has a strong focus on translational research, aiming to develop new treatments and therapies that can be taken from the laboratory to the clinic.

Research and Discoveries

The Institute of Cancer Research has a wide range of research areas, including:

• Breast Cancer Research
• Cancer Biology
• Cancer Therapeutics
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Clinical Studies
• Genetics and Epidemiology
• Radiotherapy and Imaging
• Structural Biology

The institute also has a number of facilities and technologies, including:

• Baculovirus Facility
• Light Microscopy Facility
• Electron Microscopy Facility
• Flow Cytometry Facility
• Mechanical Workshop and 3D Printing
• Proteomics Core Facility
• Scientific Computing Service
• Genomics Facility
• X-ray Crystallography Facility
• Chelsea Biophysics Facility
• Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) Lab
• Antibody Facility
• Sutton Pathology Facility

Study and Careers

The Institute of Cancer Research offers a range of study and career opportunities, including:

• PhDs for science graduates
• Opportunities for clinicians
• Student life and support
• Undergraduate Summer Scholarship Scheme
• Careers at the ICR
• Working life and benefits

Industry Partnerships

The Institute of Cancer Research has a strong focus on industry partnerships, aiming to develop new treatments and therapies through collaboration with companies. The institute has a number of partnership opportunities, including:

• Consultancy in oncology
• Why partner with us
• Our therapeutic pipeline
• London Cancer Hub

About Us

The Institute of Cancer Research is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England. The institute has a number of values, including:

• Sustainability
• Equality and diversity
• Policies and responsibilities

The institute also has a leadership team, executive board, and board of trustees, and is committed to corporate governance and transparency.

Support Us

The Institute of Cancer Research relies on donations and fundraising to support its research and activities. There are a number of ways to support the institute, including:

• Making a donation
• Fundraising
• Leaving a legacy
• Philanthropy
• Corporate partnerships

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

The Institute of Cancer Research has a number of entrepreneurs-in-residence, who are successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople who are giving up a portion of their time to act as advisors, mentors, and sources of expertise. The entrepreneurs-in-residence include:

• Hans Hofstraat
• Heather King
• David Browning
• Simon Devonshire

These individuals have decades of experience between them in developing and commercializing research ideas through partnerships with companies, and are helping the institute to realize its translational aims.