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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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UCB, Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Horizons announce new strategic alliance to accelerate development of novel cancer therapies

News

The collaboration will unite Cancer Research UK’s and Cancer Research Horizons’ world‑leading oncology expertise with UCB’s strengths in discovery and development to advance a pipeline of novel investigational oncology candidates.

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The rise of alternative investors in oncology innovation

Investor insights

The UK has world‑class oncology research, but gaps in early‑stage funding are holding back the scalable spin‑outs needed to turn that research into patient benefit. A growing cohort of alternative investors is beginning to close those gaps.

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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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Our Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025

Our recurring events

Our Awards celebrate researchers who are transforming ground-breaking discoveries into patient benefit. The 2025 Award ceremony took place al Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on 10 July.   

Meet the winners
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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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