The Institute of Cancer Research: World-Leading Cancer Research & Academic Institution, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Oncology

Download The Institute of Cancer Research: World-Leading Cancer Research & Academic Institution and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Oncology in PDF only on Docsity! About the ICR At a glance The ICR is a world-leading cancer research institute The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer. We carry out fundamental research into the molecular causes of cancer, and translational research, working with our hospital partner The Royal Marsden to advance early-stage innovations to the point where they can be assessed in patients. We also work with The Royal Marsden to deliver an extensive programme of clinical trials. We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, and discovered many of the early chemotherapies. Today, we are world leaders at identifying cancer-related genes and discovering new therapies for personalised cancer treatment. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is the top-ranked academic institution in the UK for research quality, according to the Times Higher Education league table compiled from the most recent Research Excellence Framework. Together with The Royal Marsden, we are ranked in the top four centres for cancer research and treatment worldwide. CLINICAL TRIALS EVIDENCE TOP- RANKED ACADEMIC INSTITUTE TOP FOUR CENTRE WORLD- WIDE The ICR is a higher education institution The ICR is a higher education institution, and a postgraduate member institution of the University of London. We offer globally recognised degrees designed for the very best scientific and medical graduates. We aim to educate and train the next generation of cancer researchers and clinicians, by: – offering high-quality postgraduate research training for the most promising PhD students – providing research-led education to clinicians specialising in oncology – supporting the career development of postdoctoral researchers with tailored training opportunities. We provide postgraduate courses for scientists and clinicians, including fully funded PhD studentships (for both non-clinical and clinical students) and two-year MD(Res) degrees for clinicians. Our postgraduate research students conduct world-class research projects. Over the 2020/21 academic year there were 254 students registered on research degrees – PhD, MPhil or MD(Res). The ICR also offers an MSc in Oncology – a day-release programme for medically qualified candidates who intend to pursue a professional career in clinical or medical oncology which teaches about the latest developments in clinical practice. The course currently attracts the majority of London-based medical and clinical oncology trainees and about half of all clinical oncology trainees in the UK. Our MSc in Oncology course had 157 enrolled students over the 2020/21 year. EDUCATE AND TRAIN 254 RESEARCH STUDENTS DEFEATING CANCER About the ICR Continued The ICR is a charity and relies on support from partner organisations, donors and the public. In 2020/21 the ICR charity raised £12.7 million in charitable funding. Around 96 per cent of our total expenditure was spent on research activity in 2020/21. Only 3 per cent of our total expenditure was spent on generating funds through donations and investments. The ICR is an exempt charity, which means we’re exempt from registration and regulation by the Charity Commission. We are exempt for historical reasons because the ICR is a part of the University of London, which like other universities was exempt when the 1960 Charities Act was passed. £ 12.7m The Development Office is responsible for all philanthropic fundraising across the ICR. With expertise in a number of areas, the main fundraising activities are: – Major gifts from private philanthropists – Grants from Trusts and Foundations – Corporate partnerships – Appeals to individuals (direct mail, online, etc.) to encourage regular giving and one-off donations – Legacies (including Will for Free) – Ticketed social events such as Carols from Chelsea – Sports and challenges (e.g. London Marathon). As well as securing unrestricted funds, our fundraising priorities include new start up initiatives and teams, buildings and equipment, and training the next generation of cancer scientists. BUILDINGS AND SET UP 1960 CHARITIES ACT Exempt charities do not have a registered charity number, but we do fall under the Third Schedule of the Charities Act 2011, with the reference number X90004. The ICR has the same rights and responsibilities as a registered charity, and as a matter of policy we comply with all the requirements of charity law and good practice, but we report to the Office for Students rather than the Charity Commissioner. The exclusively charitable objects of the ICR are: – the study of disease and particularly the disease of cancer and allied diseases – to initiate, encourage, support and carry out research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and methods of treatment of such diseases – to assist in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of such diseases – to provide for education and practical training in subjects relevant to the study of cancer and allied diseases and the alleviation of suffering. The ICR is a charity