Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
@crukcamcentre
Cancer centre uniting over 1200 experts to tackle cancer from every angle. A partnership between Cancer Research UK, the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. crukcambridgecentre.org.uk
Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social for the next 'Let’s Talk About..' online webinar on 'Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises' on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out more and register ➡️ zurl.co/Qvn0M @mcrcnews.bsky.social
Using a risk assessment tool researchers at @cam.ac.uk and @icr.ac.uk have found that NICE referral criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who go on to develop breast cancer within 10 years. 🔗 zurl.co/6NNxS @cancerresearchuk.org @breastcancernow.bsky.social
Join our new Cambridge Meta Research Network for the first workshop aimed at PhD students and early career researchers on embracing variation in experimental design. 📅 Tues29 Sept 2026 🕛 2pm - 4pm 📍 CRUK Cambridge Institute Find out more and register your interest ➡️ zurl.co/X2Rfw
🚨 Registrations for @cambridgeecmc.bsky.social Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified 2026 are open! A free, open event for anyone with an interest in cancer clinical trials. 📅 Fri 18 Sept | 10am-4pm 📍 Cambridge or online Register ➡️ zurl.co/qUVUK (in person) or zurl.co/X7F8d (online)
The clinical research internship programme at @cuh.nhs.uk, funded by NIHR East of England Regional Research Delivery Network and supported by our NAHP Programme, has been shortlisted for a @Nursing Times Awards in the Clinical Research Nursing category. Find out more: zurl.co/NUlIN
Join our Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute for their symposium on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together researchers in prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. ➡️ Abstract calls extended to the 31 July 2026: zurl.co/LqBUZ ➡️ Register to attend: zurl.co/7ZDj8
On AI Appreciation Day, watch our “Mythbusting artificial intelligence” video, where some of our patient reps ask key questions about artificial intelligence in cancer research and care, their questions are answered by experts in the field. 🎬 Watch the full video: zurl.co/Agaur
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Revealing the unseen Prof Namshik Han 📅 Thurs 16 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
Last week, we joined CUH Arts for a screening of Goodbye Breasts — a powerful documentary exploring breast cancer, recovery and the role of the arts. We had some brilliant conversations about breast self-examination & getting involved in breast cancer research. @crukcambreast.bsky.social
Last year @cuh.nhs.uk was designated a Centre of Excellence for Children by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission. We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Update Meeting on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Register here: zurl.co/2kiqh
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Decoding genomic chaos Prof Florian Markowetz 📅 Thurs 9 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
In the next video in our 'Portrait of a Nursing or Allied Health Professional' series, we spoke with Rachel Hatherley to learn about her role as a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator at Brainbow, @cuh.nhs.uk. 🎬 Watch the full video: zurl.co/r6f7J
🪂 Pat Goodliff is taking on a skydive this month to mark her 80th birthday and raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org! If you'd like to support Pat's incredible challenge, you can donate here: zurl.co/UDtNH
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! A scientists guide to the art of radiation therapy & neurosurgery for the oncologist Prof Raj Jena and Mr Adel Helmy 📅 Thurs 2 July, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
Don't miss the next Cambridge AI in Medicine seminar next month! 📅 Thursday 9 July, 12-1pm 🍕 Aromi lunch from 11:45am 📍 Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Main Lecture Theatre and on Zoom Find out more and sign-up: zurl.co/xbrqP
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Clonal haematopoiesis Prof Elisa Laurenti 📅 Thurs 25 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social
Join @crukcamthoracic.bsky.social for their 'NextGen Researchers' seminar this Friday! Friday 26 June, 3-6pm CRUK Cambridge Institute, CB20RE Find out more and register for free ➡️ zurl.co/VAzwI
Join CUH Arts for a free screening of Goodbye Breasts! — a powerful and imaginative documentary exploring breast cancer, recovery, and the role of the arts in opening up conversations around health. 📆 Thursday 2 July 🕠 17:30 – 20:00 🎟️ Free tickets: zurl.co/OuO2A
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Pancreatic cancer: the clinical challenge Dr Kiran Purushothaman & Dr Wenlong Li 📅 Thurs 18 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
Join our Urological Malignancies Virtual Institute for their first open symposium on Tuesday 15 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together researchers from across prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. Abstract calls (deadline 30 June 2026): zurl.co/XjtLs Register to attend: zurl.co/AKtVZ
Keito Taketomi is a postgraduate Research Assistant in the Mitchell Group at the Early Cancer Institute, @cam.ac.uk, where he studies how kidney cancers evolve over time. Find out more about Keito and his journey into cancer research ➡️ zurl.co/XuUc0 #FocusOnCamCancer
The Early Cancer Institute’s collaborative and multidisciplinary approach is helping to shape new ways to detect, monitor and prevent cancer earlier than ever before. Explore the Institute’s research impact and discoveries ➡️ zurl.co/6tQQ9 #FocusOnCamCancer
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Early cancer clinical trials Dr Simon Pacey 📅 Thurs 11 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
Tim Somerset is a postgraduate Research Assistant in the Fitzgerald Group at the Early Cancer Institute, where he uses computational and statistical approaches to study oesophageal cancer. Discover what inspires Tim’s work ➡️ zurl.co/rVlSL #FocusOnCamCancer
By working across disciplines to understand the fundamental biology of how cancer develops and evolves, researchers at the Early Cancer Institute are turning pioneering discoveries into real-world clinical impact. Watch the full video ➡️ zurl.co/2hwEM #FocusOnCamCancer
This week, we are shining a spotlight on early cancer detection research in Cambridge – sharing the people, discoveries and innovations driving efforts to detect cancer at its earliest stages. Find out more ➡️ zurl.co/PUGoJ #FocusOnCamCancer Image ©Lizhe (John) Zhuang
Join us for a @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social lecture on Imaging Tumour Biology. 📅 19 June, 1-2pm Cambridge Professors Ferdia Gallagher and Luigi Aloj will explore the potential of new imaging technologies to improve patient outcomes. Find out more: www.cancercoreeurope.eu/website/wp-c...
📢 Don’t miss the next Cancer Biology and Medicine talk tomorrow! Using light for cancer cell detection Dr Danielle Harper 📅 Thurs 4 June, 9:30-10:30 📍Theo Chalmers lecture theatre All welcome! @cambridge-scm.bsky.social
This week is the British Dietetic Association Dietitians Week! Last year we spoke with Anson to learn about his role as an Oncology Dietitian at @cuh.nhs.uk and the support he provides patients. Watch Anson's full interview on our YouTube channel ➡️ zurl.co/iRrzw #DW2026
At ESTRO 2026 in Stockholm, Cancer Research UK RadNet Cambridge radiation research made its mark across four days of the congress. Our researchers, clinicians and patient advocates presented work side by side. #ESTRO26 Read more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/researc...