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Research Highlights

A researcher working to discover new drugsCancer Research UK funds research on all aspects of cancer, from the most basic nuts-and-bolts of cell biology to large studies of entire populations.

We fund the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK, and run specialised institutes dedicated to cancer research.

Research by location

 

Research on different cancer types

 

Research by topic

 

Research by grantee

Alternatively, you can browse an alphabetical list of our top researchers.