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Articles and podcasts for researchers. Exploring issues in cancer science, how that science shapes our understanding of the disease, and the challenges the community face conducting this research.

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For Researchers

A chat with Charlie: A fond farewell to CRUK’s Chief Clinician

As his tenure as CRUK’s Chief Clinician comes to an end – we caught up with Professor Charles Swanton to talk legacy and conceptual shifts…

by Phil Prime
| Interview

18 March 2026

For Researchers

A decade of different – reflections from the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit

What happens when you dare scientists, clinicians and industry to think differently about cancer? They do just that...

by Iain Foulkes | In depth | 12 March 2026

12 March 2026

For Researchers

Improving spinout culture – what the Hickson report means for researchers

Cancer Research Horizon’s Tony Hickson gets into what his report for UKRI on how to improve biotech spinout culture means for you...

by Phil Prime | Interview | 10 March 2026

10 March 2026

For Researchers

Minding the gap – what does China’s biotech boom mean for the UK?

China is emerging as a life sciences superpower - what does this mean for the UK’s researchers, spin-outs and patients?

by Tim Bodicoat | Analysis | 2 March 2026

2 March 2026

In depth articles

For Researchers

A decade of different – reflections from the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit

What happens when you dare scientists, clinicians and industry to think differently about cancer? They do just that...

by Iain Foulkes
| In depth

12 March 2026

For Researchers

Showcase your science and win!

Help us celebrate the beauty of your science in our Research is Beautiful image competition – send your images and be in with a chance of winning £100...

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

25 February 2026

For Researchers

Surviving in the matrix

The extracellular matrix is much more than just a passive supporting environment for cells… so does it have a role in cancer?

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

17 February 2026

For Researchers

Opposites attract: what wound repair can tell us about cancer

One restores order, the other disrupts it – yet wound healing and cancer share the same cellular machinery.

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

21 January 2026

For Researchers

A decade of different – reflections from the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit

by Iain Foulkes
| In depth

12 March 2026

For Researchers

Showcase your science and win!

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

25 February 2026

For Researchers

Surviving in the matrix

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

17 February 2026

For Researchers

Opposites attract: what wound repair can tell us about cancer

by Cancer Research UK
| In depth

21 January 2026

For Researchers | In depth

Podcasts

For Researchers

Start-up – forging your own path

This episode of our deep dive into all things science entrepreneurship takes a look at the big moment... starting up your own company!

by Phil Prime
| Podcast

17 December 2024

For Researchers

Cancer Research Matters - Entrepreneurial deep dive

This episode of our deep dive into all things science entrepreneurship takes a look at the skills you'll need to sharpen up to be successful...

by Phil Prime | Podcast | 26 November 2024

26 November 2024

For Researchers

Cancer Research Matters - Entrepreneurial deep dive

Getting findings from discovery research in the lab to a tangible intervention can be daunting. This series aims to de-mystify the various routes you ...

by Phil Prime | Podcast | 11 November 2024

11 November 2024