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Read more at: Alex Frankell receives Academy of Medical Sciences 2025 Springboard Award
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Alex Frankell receives Academy of Medical Sciences 2025 Springboard Award

17 April 2025

Many congratulations to ECI Group Leader Dr Alex Frankell who has been selected by the Academy of Medical Sciences to receive a 2025 Springboard award. The awards support early career researchers to drive innovations that improve health and well-being, and this year’s funding of £7.6 million is the largest investment made...


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Dawn - AI Supercomputer

Meet Dawn - the UK's fastest AI supercomputer

15 April 2025

Scientists at the Early Cancer Institute are at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution using it to assist in their work and, ultimately, improve people's lives.


Read more at: Early Cancer Institute scientists create 'metal detector' to hunt down tumours
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal

Early Cancer Institute scientists create 'metal detector' to hunt down tumours

10 April 2025

Cambridge researchers, led by Professor Serena Nik-Zainal at the Early Cancer Institute, have created a "metal detector" algorithm called PRRDetect to hunt down vulnerable tumours, in a development that could one day revolutionise the treatment of cancer.


Read more at: From sponges to AI: group leaders give early detection key-note talk at Cambridge Festival
Dr Mireia Crispin and Professor Fitzgerald in the Cambridge Union

From sponges to AI: group leaders give early detection key-note talk at Cambridge Festival

4 April 2025

Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and Dr Mireia Crispin gave a key-note talk at the Cambridge Festival on 3rd April 2025 in the Cambridge Union Debating Chamber. They talked about their own experiences in the field of cancer early detection and gave a great overview of the technologies that may help to predict, prevent and intercept cancer sooner.


Read more at: ECI researchers present at Cambridge Festival: Investigating cancer - evolution and ageing
Jamie Blundell and Daniel Muñoz Espín speak at 2025 Cambridge Festival

ECI researchers present at Cambridge Festival: Investigating cancer - evolution and ageing

26 March 2025

On 25th March members of the public were treated to two fascinating talks given by Early Cancer Institute researchers Professor Jamie Blundell and Dr Daniel Muñoz Espín as part of the 2025 Cambridge Festival programme . In the stunning surroundings of St John's College Divinity School, Jamie spoke about the process of...


Read more at: ECI researchers lead search for “epigenetic needles in a haystack”
ECI researchers at Biomedical Campus open day 2025

ECI researchers lead search for “epigenetic needles in a haystack”

24 March 2025

On Saturday 22 nd March the Cambridge Academy of Science and Technology opened its doors to over 1500 enthusiastic members of the public for the Cambridge Festival Big Biomedical Campus Open Day . Attendees took the opportunity to try their hand at a wide range of activities spanning three floors and run by many of the...


Read more at: Capsule Sponge team wins NIHR Impact Prize
Rebecca Fitzgerald receives an NIHR Impact Prize 2025

Capsule Sponge team wins NIHR Impact Prize

21 March 2025

Congratualtions to the Capsule Sponge testing team, led by Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, who have been recognised for their work to detect and prevent oesophageal cancer by using a swallowable sponge on a string.


Read more at: European Interdisciplinary Society for AI in Cancer Research (ESAC) launches
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European Interdisciplinary Society for AI in Cancer Research (ESAC) launches

4 March 2025

The new European Interdisciplinary Society for AI in Cancer Research (ESAC), established by ECI Group Leader Dr Mireia Crispin, together with a pan-European steering committee*, has launched this month. The European Interdisciplinary Society for AI in Cancer Research (ESAC), is a collaborative initiative dedicated to...


Read more at: Two new partners join the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED)
International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED)

Two new partners join the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED)

20 February 2025

Two new partners join the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) as it moves into its next phase: tackling the most pressing challenges facing cancer early detection research.


Read more at: Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou receives Royal College of Physicians Award
Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou

Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou receives Royal College of Physicians Award

27 January 2025

Congratulations to Dr Andreas Hadjinicolaou who has been announced as the recipient of the Royal College of Physicians and NIHR RDN award in the trainee category for his outstanding contribution to clinical research. The awards recognise NHS clinicians and trainees who have contributed to the successful delivery of...