The main aim of this lecture series is to provide all researchers with a strong background in cancer biology, ranging from basic biology through to translational aspects.
The lectures will be given by senior members of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre and invited speakers.
Attendance is compulsory for all first year MRes and PhD students and clinical fellows funded by the CRUK Cambridge Centre. Other students and staff of the University of Cambridge are welcome to attend.
The lectures are held every Thursday at 9.30 a.m. in-person in the School of Clinical Medicine - in either the Theo Chalmers or the William Harvey Lecture Theatre (check display boards in reception foyer). Unless otherwise stated, we are not currently live streaming the lectures online.
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Wed 01 Apr 09:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Prof Greg Hannon, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
- Wednesday 01 April 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Wed 01 Apr 09:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Prof Greg Hannon, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
- Wednesday 01 April 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 02 Jul 09:30: A scientists guide to the art of radiation therapy and Neurosurgery for the oncologist
A scientists guide to the art of radiation therapy and Neurosurgery for the oncologist
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Raj Jena and Mr Adel Helmy; Cambridge University Hospitals; Departments of Oncology/ Clinical Nuroscience
- Thursday 02 July 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 14 May 09:30: Overview of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer
Overview of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Huiqi Yang and Dr Nicola Thompson, Cambridge University Hopitals Trust
- Thursday 14 May 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 25 Jun 09:30: Clonal haematopoiesis, early detection and pre-leukemia to leukemia development
Clonal haematopoiesis, early detection and pre-leukemia to leukemia development
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Prof Elisa Laurenti, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Dept of Haematology
- Thursday 25 June 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 18 Jun 09:30: Pancreatic cancer - the clinical challenge; Why the microenvironment matters during pancreatic cancer progression and treatment
Pancreatic cancer - the clinical challenge; Why the microenvironment matters during pancreatic cancer progression and treatment
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Kiran Purusothaman, CUH and Dept of Oncology; Dr Wenlong Li, Biffi Lab, CRUK Cammbridge Institute
- Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 11 Jun 09:30: Early cancer clinical trials
Early cancer clinical trials
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Simon Pacey, Cambridge University Hospitals, Dept of Oncology
- Thursday 11 June 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 11 Jun 09:30: Early cancer clinical trials
Early cancer clinical trials
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Simon Pacey, Cambridge University Hospitals, Dept of Oncology
- Thursday 11 June 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 16 Apr 09:30: Mutational signatures: From bytes to bedside
Mutational signatures: From bytes to bedside
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Prof Serena Nik-Zainal, NIHR Research Professor in Genomic Medicine and Bioinfromatics
- Thursday 16 April 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 04 Jun 09:30: Using Light for Cancer Detection
Using Light for Cancer Detection
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Danielle Harper; Dept of Oncology and Early Cancer Institute
- Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 21 May 09:30: The role of radiation in cancer care: a spotlight on cancers of the oesophagus, head and neck
The role of radiation in cancer care: a spotlight on cancers of the oesophagus, head and neck
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Gill Barnett; Dept of Oncology; Dr Christopher Jones, Dept of Oncology and Cambridge University Hospitals
- Thursday 21 May 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 14 May 09:30: Overview of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer
Overview of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Huiqi Yang and Dr Nicola Thompson, Cambridge University Hopitals Trust
- Thursday 14 May 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 23 Apr 09:30: Decoding genomic chaos - a pancancer compendium of chromosomal instability
Decoding genomic chaos - a pancancer compendium of chromosomal instability
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Professor Florian Markowetz, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
- Thursday 23 April 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 30 Apr 09:30: From lab to clinic: an introduction to translational research
From lab to clinic: an introduction to translational research
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr James Jones; Cambridge University Hospitals and Department of Oncology
- Thursday 30 April 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 19 Mar 09:30: Role of cellular senescence in cancer and ageing: therapeutic opportunities.
Role of cellular senescence in cancer and ageing: therapeutic opportunities.
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Daniel Munoz Espin, Early Cancer Institute and Dept of Oncology
- Thursday 19 March 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 26 Mar 09:30: Biological and clinical insights from genome-wide association studies of cancer
Biological and clinical insights from genome-wide association studies of cancer
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Siddhartha Kar, Early Cancer Institute and Dept of Oncology
- Thursday 26 March 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre (LT2) School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events
Thu 15 Jan 09:30: Hh signalling and the anti-tumour immune response: biology and new treatment opportunities
Hh signalling and the anti-tumour immune response: biology and new treatment opportunities
location changed to William Harvey LT
- Speaker: Dr Maike de La Roche, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
- Thursday 15 January 2026, 09:30-10:30
- Venue: William Harvey Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine.
- Series: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine; organiser: Justin Holt.
Categories: Department of Oncology events