Science blog

We caught up with a number of researchers about how COVID-19 has impacted their work, and what the next few months looks like for them.

We’re monitoring the latest government and NHS health updates from across the UK.

Our scientists have uncovered more about the naked mole-rat’s resistance to cancer.

Professor Richard Gilbertson talks about the impact of COVID-19 on research at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.

Researchers are using ultrasound to destroy cancer cells by detonating microbubbles like “targeted warheads.”

Earlier this month, Public Health England published a long-awaited report confirming that COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We spoke to Anisha and Alfred about the findings.

Because of COVID-19 and the devastating impact it’s had on our income, we could be forced to cut £150 million per year from our research funding. 

Professor Anne Charlton was a much-loved colleague who blazed a research trail in cancer education and smoking prevention in schools.

Cancer services are beginning to get up and running across the country, but we’re still a long way from either restoring capacity or addressing the backlog of people waiting for tests and treatment.