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Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK
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We're here to support our broad cancer research community of 4,000 scientists and clinicians. For general Cancer Research UK news & fundraising follow @CR_UK
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Joined October 2014
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    Show us the beauty of your research today! 📸 Our inaugural photo campaign is now open for entries. We want images of your science to get featured across our channels – find out more and how to get involved: news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/04/29/sho… #ResearchIsBeautiful
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    Do you know an outstanding woman in science? Nominate them for the Rosalind Franklin Award from @royalsociety before 29 Jan. Find out more: royalsociety.org/grants-schemes…
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    We’re awarding up to £123m over 7 years to the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute (formerly known as the Beatson Institute) – congratulations! 🎉 This will support #DiscoveryResearch & cancer types impacting Scotland’s population🧵 [1/3] 👉 bit.ly/3ERJJXD @CRUK_BI
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    Today is #WorldCancerDay – a day for us to unite in the fight against cancer. We're proud to support the life-saving work of our brilliant cancer research community. What does cancer research mean to you? 🔬 Let us know by tagging us and using the hashtag #WorldCancerDay!
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    Congratulations to the 7 clinical trial units that have been awarded Cancer Research UK funding. This #CRUKfunding will help deliver multi-centre trials across the UK that improve the care and outcome for people affected by cancer. Find out more: bit.ly/3ZI0T3t
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    We’re delighted to announce that from 1 April we’ll be investing £100million over 5 years into 7 CRUK Centres. This investment will draw together the best research & medical expertise to accelerate advances and transform the outlook for cancer patients –
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    Today we’re thrilled to welcome our new chief scientist, Professor Ketan (KJ) Patel. KJ brings his substantial expertise to the role & has worked closely with us during his career, contributing to our greater understanding of what causes cancer. Meet KJ: bit.ly/3eqeaus
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    We’re excited to launch our Early Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Roadmap which aims to unite fragmented efforts across the UK to drive progress in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer. Now is the time for action – bit.ly/3cUkhlx #EDDRoadmap #EarlyDetection
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    Congratulations to @SerenaNikZainal for winning The Francis Crick Medal with her work on DNA graffiti and how this could be used in medicine. As street art, mutations can also be recognisable. Do you recognise #Banksy, right? Learn more: royalsociety.org/science-events… #RSPrizeTalks
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    We’re removing the post-PhD time restrictions on our fellowship schemes. Find out how our funding is changing to ensure we support the most talented, dedicated researchers and the best scientific ideas: cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-re…
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    It's #WorldCancerResearchDay! In the past 20 years 200+ targeted therapies were approved – showing #ResearchWorks. We’re going to keep working hand in hand with the global cancer research community to better detect, monitor, diagnose and treat cancer to keep this momentum going.
    In 2001, the first targeted drug was approved for the treatment of cancer. Now in 2021, more than 200 targeted therapies have been approved. #ResearchWorks, World Cancer Research Day
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    During the conference, we announced that we’d be putting £15 million into brain tumour research alongside @BrainTumourOrg as a part of our £25 million boost in funding into the research over the next five years. Read more: theguardian.com/science/2018/m… #CRUKYearInReview (2/3)
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    Congratulations to @UniofNewcastle's Laura Greaves for receiving a Programme Foundation Award from our Discovery Research Committee in the latest round of funding. Laura’s research aims to determine and target metabolic vulnerabilities in colorectal cancer. #CRUKFunded
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    Ethnicity shouldn't be a barrier to opportunities in #cancerresearch – yet it is. So today we’re launching our #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD Scholarship Programme in partnership with @BlackinCancer & @Windsor_Fellows. Learn more 👇 + on our site: bit.ly/3o6sVEg
    Promotional graphic for the CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme. 2023 Host institutions: CRUK Cambridge Centre and CRUK City of London Centre.  Logos of CRUK, Black in Cancer, Windsor Fellowship