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We are a world-leading cancer research institute dedicated to improving patient lives through discovery science.

Core funded by @CR_UK, part of @Cambridge_Uni.

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Research published this week in Nature seeks to unravel the mechanism by which inflammatory bowel disease promotes cancer growth. The CI-linked project presents findings that suggest a therapeutic approach that could help prevent tumour initiation.

https://t.co/du8TKB30Em

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Find out more in the bonus interview: https://t.co/3UHuIfJU22

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With a strong interest in the power of the epigenome, Su moved into cancer research at the CI where she now works in our Mair Group.

Find out about her vital work on brain cancer in the latest episode of our Behind the Lab Coat series.

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New research from an international collaboration with roots in the CI suggests why DNA damage from smoking, UV rays and other factors may cause cancer in some people but not others.

Find out more:
https://t.co/xZ87E8zp9F

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We are looking for a Research Data Manager to join our IT & Scientific Computing team 💻

This is an exciting chance to create and implement data management standards, helping ensure the integrity, security, and quality of our research data.

https://t.co/lTxm3Nb53z

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Researchers from the Halim Group have discovered that cancer can "hijack" a cellular repair partnership in the pancreas to help tumours grow.

Read more in the new paper: https://t.co/p8tS0ubBdQ

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How do our T cells become efficient cancer killers?

New research from the de la Roche Group has uncovered a previously unknown element of the Hedgehog signalling pathway that enhances T cells' ability to destroy infected and cancerous cells.

Read here: https://t.co/2keOuXvwTi

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In his role as a Senior Research Associate, computer scientist Michail helps his colleagues in the Gilbertson Group train and utilise AI models to assist their vital research. Find out more in the latest Behind the Lab Coat.

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You can read the paper here on PNAS: https://t.co/gDph7gAOD9

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CI researchers have published a paper on a flexible high-throughput technology for barcoding cells. This method will allow scientists to map the molecular identities and functions of cells within their spatial context.

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As part of #cambridgewideopenweek, we're teaming up with the @CRUK_CI and @CamBioCampus for a morning of innovation, collaboration and discovery. Join us for a CBC breakfast, panel discussion, networking & tours!

🗓️ 17 June

🔗 https://t.co/l9zRjBlMDp

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Find out more: https://t.co/fiidk0r5VE

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We are delighted to announce that Dr Guiping Wang is joining us as a Junior Group Leader, starting in September.

Her group will bridge the gap between high-resolution spatial biology and genome-wide discovery, investigating the spatial organisation of DNA, RNAs and proteins.

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Find out more: https://t.co/XltcLOVXfg

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Prof Sir Shankar Balasubramanian is one of three scientists who jointly received the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Scientific and Technical Research this month. The award recognises the three co-recipients for their pioneering work in genome sequencing technologies.

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Congratulations to Professor Sir Steve Jackson @SPJacksonGroup for receiving the Society of Apothecaries 2026 Galen Medal for Therapeutics.

This award comes in recognition of his transformational work on DNA repair and the development of the cancer-targeting drug Olaparib.

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Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect and treat but AI is making a difference.

Watch the CI's Prof James Brenton and Dr Gabriel Funingana, and patient rep Fiona Barve, speaking to AP about how the tech brings new possibilities to the lab and clinic. https://t.co/ZBHl28cYfD

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We were delighted to welcome The GlioBabes into our lab to record an episode of their podcast with Dr Jessica Taylor.

Search for the The GlioBabes Podcast to hear about the day-to-day role of researchers and how they are focusing on gentler as well as more effective treatments.

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Read her full interview here: https://t.co/41V31emwzl

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Nadia's journey into cancer biology might have its roots in a cartoon she watched as a child that showed how the body fights off colds and coughs. Now she works part-time at the CI as our Core Facilities Operations Specialist. Find out more in the latest Behind the Lab Coat.