Our research
With a scientific spend of £333 million in 2007/08, we fund over 4,500 world-class scientists, doctors and nurses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their combined expertise puts us at the forefront of cancer research. Indeed, we were recently ranked among the top three biomedical research organisations in the world.
We fund an extensive programme of cancer research in hospitals, institutes and universities in over 35 cities and towns across the UK. We probably fund a scientist near you!
Find out more
- Discover more about our current research. This ranges from understanding the biology and causes of cancer to investigating how best to prevent and treat the disease. We are also looking at ways of supporting cancer patients and their families.
- Thanks to earlier detection and improved treatments, survival rates have improved for nearly all cancers. Visit our achievements page to find out how Cancer Research UK has played a key role in this progress.
- We are continually reviewing our progress, driving forward new initiatives and pursuing new lines of research – find out about some of our key plans for future research.
- Find out how we fund research – the processes involved and how decisions are made.
- We often work with other organisations including other charities, commercial partners and the NHS to achieve the best results. Find out more about how we work with others and why.
Further information across our websites
Visit our News and Resources website for more information about our current research and the latest news about our work.
Our Grants and Research website contains detailed information for scientists, including information about applying for grants.
