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General description

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent cancer research organization, dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. Established in 2002 through the merger of the Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, it is based in the United Kingdom and operates internationally. The charity funds a wide range of research projects aimed at improving cancer outcomes, from understanding the biology of cancer to developing new therapies and screening techniques.

CRUK's mission is to reduce the number of deaths caused by cancer and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. It is primarily funded by donations from the public, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and legacies. It spends hundreds of millions of pounds annually on cancer research, funding scientists, doctors, and nurses who are involved in projects across different areas of oncology.

Cancer Research UK is a global leader in cancer research, prevention, and advocacy. Its dedication to funding groundbreaking research and promoting public health initiatives has transformed cancer treatment and improved survival rates. CRUK continues to push the boundaries of cancer science with a vision of one day beating cancer for everyone.

Related publications

• Clinical and biological effects of an agonist anti-CD40 antibody: a Cancer Research UK phase I study
• Somatic cancer genetics in the UK: real-world data from phase I of the Cancer Research UK Stratified Medicine Programme
• Trends in the characteristics, dose-limiting toxicities and efficacy of phase I oncology trials: the Cancer Research UK experience

Data access

For more information on Cancer Research UK, visit https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/