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What role can NHS scientists play in delivering the genomic revolution?

by Alice Hilborn
| Opinion

10 December 2024

Alice Hilborn, policy advisor at Cancer Research UK, sits down with David Wells, chief executive at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), to understand the views of the IBMS on the future of genomic medicine, and the role healthcare scientists could play.

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Mission-based funding: A Cancer Research UK approach to lung cancer research

by Nick Jones
| Analysis

13 January 2025

5 people holding signs across the river from Westminster

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2024 in review - 7 significant steps forward for cancer policy

by Stephen Breen
| In depth

27 December 2024

A group of three female Cancer Research UK scientists working with samples at a lab bench. They are smiling, talking and wearing lab coats.

Policy & Insight

What role can NHS scientists play in delivering the genomic revolution?

by Alice Hilborn
| Opinion

10 December 2024

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Policy & Insight

Bringing our stories to Westminster – how our Campaigns Ambassadors are championing a smokefree UK

by Alexia Counsell
| News

3 December 2024

Two Cancer Research UK researchers working at a lab bench.

Policy & Insight

Mission-based funding: A Cancer Research UK approach to lung cancer research

by Nick Jones
| Analysis

13 January 2025

5 people holding signs across the river from Westminster

Policy & Insight

2024 in review - 7 significant steps forward for cancer policy

by Stephen Breen
| In depth

27 December 2024

A group of three female Cancer Research UK scientists working with samples at a lab bench. They are smiling, talking and wearing lab coats.

Policy & Insight

What role can NHS scientists play in delivering the genomic revolution?

by Alice Hilborn
| Opinion

10 December 2024

A group of Campaigns Ambassadors holding their signs in the air

Policy & Insight

Bringing our stories to Westminster – how our Campaigns Ambassadors are championing a smokefree UK

by Alexia Counsell
| News

3 December 2024

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5 people holding signs across the river from Westminster

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2024 in review - 7 significant steps forward for cancer policy

by Stephen Breen
| In depth

27 December 2024

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2.0 introduced to Parliament - What's changed?

by Alizee Froguel
| Analysis

5 November 2024

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Policy & Insight

What role can NHS scientists play in delivering the genomic revolution?

by Alice Hilborn
| Opinion

10 December 2024

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When lung cancer killed my dad, the first thing I did was light up a cigarette

by Gower Tan
| Opinion

17 October 2024

Our policy and public affairs team speak to Wes Streeting at the Labour party conference

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What did party conference season mean for cancer?

by Ian Caleb
| Opinion

4 October 2024

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