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Portfolio company Myricx Bio is set to be acquired by Novartis in a deal worth up to $1.5bn

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From early funding by Cancer Research UK, to groundbreaking research by Ed Tate, to one of Europe's largest Series A raises of 2024, including investment from us, Myricx Bio has transformed an unconventional idea into pioneering science, developing a first-in-class ADC payload platform designed to overcome key limitations of existing ADCs, with potential across multiple solid tumour types.

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CAR-T cell therapy

On the Horizon: A look at in-vivo CAR-T therapy

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While questions remain over efficacy and delivery, in-vivo CAR-T presents a hugely exciting opportunity. Large-scale investment, promising initial results and a raft of benefits over current CAR-T approaches all add up to a real buzz in the field. So, is this a genuine breakthrough or a false dawn?

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Innovation Summit 2026

Featured event

Our Innovation Summit will take place at The Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, on 3 November.  

The Summit is your chance to dive deep into the world of oncology innovation and entrepreneurship. This one-day event equips researchers with the skills and mindset needed to bring their innovations to life. 

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We hold a range of events aimed at researchers, partners and investors including our Innovation Summit and Innovation & Entrepreneurial Awards. Through Cancer Research UK, our network has access to a number of scientific conferences each year and we also partner with a number of organisations to deliver networking and other events. 

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