Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences Using fundamental research and the power of genomics to develop better therapies in cancer and other complex diseases.
News Birmingham-led team of geneticists decodes the inner workings of the zebrafish genome An international team of geneticists has created a comprehensive database defining the functions and properties of all gene regulatory elements in the zebrafish genome throughout fish development
12 June 2017 Study discovers proteins which suppress the growth of breast cancer tumours Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that a type of protein could hold the secret to suppressing the growth of breast cancer tumours.
07 June 2017 Study finds adding Abiraterone to standard treatment improves prostate cancer survival One of the largest clinical trials for prostate cancer led by the University of Birmingham has found that adding Abiraterone to hormone therapy at the start of treatment improves survival by 37%.
25 May 2017 Study leads to breakthrough in better understanding acute myeloid leukaemia A study led by the University of Birmingham has made a breakthrough in the understanding of how different genetic mutations cause acute myeloid leukaemia.
24 April 2017 Algorithm matches genetic variation to disease symptoms and could improve diagnosis of rare diseases A faster and more accurate method of identifying which of an individual's genes are associated with particular symptoms has been developed by a team of researchers from the UK and Saudi Arabia.
13 April 2017 Cancer Research UK establishes new translational research centre in Birmingham The Cancer Research UK Birmingham Centre, will bring together researchers specialising in understanding cancer genetics, how cancer avoids our body's defences and the role viruses play in certain cancers.
27 February 2017 Gene discovery sheds light on growth defects linked to dwarfism A new study shows how errors in a specific gene can cause growth defects associated with a rare type of dwarfism.
07 February 2017 Famous faces set to help launch Cure Leukaemia appeal 100 key figures from the West Midlands region attend launch of Cure Leukaemia appeal
02 December 2016 Birmingham scientists get multi-million pound boost from Cancer Research UK Birmingham scientists are set to receive a major cash injection from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) as part of a national drive to accelerate advances in early detection and treatment.
15 November 2016 MP dons lab coat to learn how research saves lives Steve McCabe met Cancer Research UK-funded scientists at Birmingham last week (Friday 4 November) to learn about our life-saving work.
18 October 2016 Old Joe turns pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month The University of Birmingham's iconic clock tower 'Old Joe' turns pink this evening to mark the start of Breast Cancer Now's annual awareness month.
11 October 2016 New molecular mechanism revealed for genetic mutations in aggressive cancer cells Scientists at the University of Birmingham have described a previously-unknown molecular mechanism that could lead to the genetic mutations seen in certain types of aggressive cancer cells.
07 October 2016 Birmingham scientists taking on Great Birmingham Run to beat blood cancer A team of six scientists from the University of Birmingham will swap their lab coats for running vests as they take on the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 16 October to raise money for the blood cancer charity Bloodwise.