Institution
The Institute of Cancer Research
Project Team
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).