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Explore the latest news, features, publications and events from our network including drug discovery, licensing, startup and investment updates.

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Introducing the Cancer Research Horizons Therapeutic Accelerator

Latest news

Our accelerator is a four-month, founder-centric translational programme combining the skills, networks and expertise to advance promising oncology therapeutics.
 

Applications are now open. If you’re ready to take your therapeutic idea further, we want to hear from you. 
 

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How Cancer Research Horizons is building the future of childhood cancer medicines

Podcast

Tony Hickson, our Chief Business Officer, joins Labiotech’s Beyond Biotech to discuss turning promising cancer science into new treatments and companies. He explores collaboration across charities, academia and industry, and C-Further – our consortium developing medicines designed specifically for children's and young people's cancers.

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Explore our latest news

View our latest press releases including updates from our parent organisation Cancer Research UK and partner organisations.

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Our articles

Here we showcase how we're translating research from lab bench to bedside through stories from our scientists, dealmakers, and policy influencers.

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Our media

Here you can find podcasts, video interviews, whitepapers and webinars to learn more about what we do, and how you can work with us.

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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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Our events

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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