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Dr Iain Frame appointed CEO of the National Cancer Research Institute

Dr Iain Frame has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI). Dr Iain Frame has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).

3 May 2018

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Cancer Research UK appoints new chief executive

Michelle Mitchell OBE has been appointed as CEO of Cancer Research UK, replacing Sir Harpal Kumar who is due to stand down in the summer. Michelle Mitchell OBE has been appointed as CEO of Cancer Research UK, replacing Sir Harpal Kumar who is due to stand down in the summer.

1 May 2018

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Two Global Cancer Leaders Announce Ambitious Strategic Alliance

Cancer Research UK and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) are launching an international alliance to speed the pace of progress against cancer. Cancer Research UK and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) are launching an international alliance to speed the pace of progress against cancer.

16 April 2018

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Cancer Research UK becomes one of the first major charities to pay all interns

Cancer Research UK today announced that from June 2018 all its internships will be paid. Cancer Research UK today announced that from June 2018 all its internships will be paid.

19 March 2018

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Cancer Research UK appoints leading expert to help accelerate advancements in clinical research

Cancer Research UK announces the appointment of Dr James Larkin as a new Senior Clinical Advisor in clinical research. Cancer Research UK announces the appointment of Dr James Larkin as a new Senior Clinical Advisor in clinical research.

20 February 2018

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Cancer Research UK experts recognised in New Year Honours

Professor Caroline Dive and Professor Margaret Frame have been recognised for their services to cancer research in the New Year honours list. Professor Caroline Dive and Professor Margaret Frame have been recognised for their services to cancer research in the New Year honours list.

30 December 2017

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Professor Greg Hannon to become director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Greg Hannon as the new director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Greg Hannon as the new director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.

16 November 2017

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‘Alexa, what’s my flash briefing?’ How an Amazon Echo can now read you the latest cancer news

If you have an Amazon Alexa-compatible device you can now ask Alexa to read the headlines from the four most recent articles on our Science blog. If you have an Amazon Alexa-compatible device you can now ask Alexa to read the headlines from the four most recent articles on our Science blog.

23 October 2017

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Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive to stand down in spring 2018

Sir Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive, has announced that after more than 10 years leading the charity he will conclude his role in spring 2018 Sir Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive, has announced that after more than 10 years leading the charity he will conclude his role in spring 2018

3 October 2017

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Stand Up To Cancer is back! Celebrities urge the nation to join the rebellion against cancer

Stars of the stage and screen join forces and channel their inner rebel to launch Stand Up To Cancer. Stars of the stage and screen join forces and channel their inner rebel to launch Stand Up To Cancer.

4 September 2017

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Cancer Research UK and Newcastle University extend successful multi-project drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals

Cancer Research UK and Newcastle University announce a three year extension to their major strategic drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals Cancer Research UK and Newcastle University announce a three year extension to their major strategic drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals

17 August 2017

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Reviewing our year

Read about some of the progress we've made over the last financial year and about some of the big themes from the year. Read about some of the progress we've made over the last financial year and about some of the big themes from the year.

20 July 2017