ICR

Institution

The Institute of Cancer Research

Project Team

Dr Matthew Blackledge

Dr Paul Huang

Dr Christina Messiou 

Dr Yuen-Li Chung

Dr Simon Doran

Dr Andrew Jenks

Mr Timothy Sum Hon Mun

Institution Summary

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years.

The ICR has played an important role in shaping our modern understanding of cancer and how it can be treated, including discovering early chemotherapy drugs, contributing to modern high-precision radiotherapy techniques.

In partnership with the Royal Marsden hospital, the ICR, is rated as one of the top centres for cancer research and treatment worldwide.

As a college of the University of London, the ICR came second in the Times Higher Education league table of university research quality, impact and environment compiled from the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).