Our research

UCL is one of Europe's largest and most productive centres of biomedical research. We are ranked first in the UK for research power in medicine, health and life sciences. Our scientists have an international reputation for leading basic, translational and clinical cancer research and the Cancer Institute is uniquely positioned to leverage the multidisciplinary nature of UCL by engaging a range of disciplines to transform cancer research.

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results

World Cancer Day 2022

Explore some of the world-leading cancer research taking place at UCL.

Transforming radiotherapy

UCL and UCLH are advancing the future of cancer therapy through their research on proton beam therapy and in the development of clinical trials.

Research departments

Cancer Biology - Dept. Head: Professor Simona Parrinello
Clinical Trials - Dept. Head: Professor Allan Hackshaw
Haematology - Dept. Head: Professor Kwee Yong
Oncology - Dept. Head: Professor Daniel Hochhauser
Pathology - Dept. Head: Professor Adrienne Flanagan

Centres and networks

UCL CAR T cell Programme

The UCL CAR T cell programme is based in the Cancer Institute and coordinates developing and testing of new engineered T cell therapies.

Cancer Institute Translational Technology Platforms

The Cancer Institute Translational Technology Platforms provide scientific infrastructure for cutting edge basic, translational and clinical cancer services to support cancer researchers at UCL.

News and features

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