Our network

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We have unparalleled access to the UK's most innovative cancer science.

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Access to UK cancer researchers

We have exclusive rights to over £300m of world-class research each year.

We connect researchers to Cancer Research UK's network of 4,000 researchers and clinicians. And we're the gateway to Cancer Research UK's science portfolio for pharma, biotech, and investors.

 

Cancer Research UK's science portfolio in numbers

£300m

Over £300m of world-class research funded each year

1,500+

A portfolio of over 1,500 active research awards, held by ~990 researchers

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A thriving network of research at 90 institutions across the UK

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Six drug discovery hotspots

We unite over 200 drug discovery scientists in 6 sites across the UK. Over the last 20 years, we've been instrumental in discovering and developing class-leading cancer drugs and fast-tracking them to the clinic.

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Our partners

We partner to beat cancer. Our partners include universities and academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, investors, and other medical research charities.