Department of Oncology
Our mission is to improve the health and survival of cancer patients through research, treatment, and education.
We conduct basic laboratory research, clinical research, translational research and teaching activities related to cancer. We aim to translate our basic scientific findings into clinical applications for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
We offer PhD and MPhil postgraduate degree courses designed for highly motivated and talented students. Our applicants are typically recent postgraduates or final-year undergraduates who hold or expect to achieve at least a 2:1 class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject from a world-leading university.
Our main focus is on translating basic scientific findings into clinical applications for treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. Our three broad disciplines are:
- Basic Laboratory Research
- Translational Research
- Clinical Research
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
We collaborate with the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, which offers an MRes & PhD (1+3) programme in Cancer Biology.
Our group Principal Investigators
- Prof Jean Abraham
- Dr Richard Baird
- Dr Bristi Basu
- Prof Jamie Blundell
- Prof Charlotte Coles
- Dr Mireia Crispin
- Mr Harveer Dev
- Prof Alison Dunning
- Prof Rebecca Fitzgerald
- Dr Alex Frankell
- Dr Danielle Harper
- Prof Raj Jena
- Prof Phil Jones
- Dr Siddhartha Kar
- Dr Daniel Muñoz Espín
- Dr Simon Pacey
- Prof Anna Philpott
- Prof Robert Rintoul
- Dr Caroline Watson
Learn more about our research Principal Investigators.
Our department
The Department of Oncology is led by Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, OBE FMedSci FRS Hon FREng. Rebecca is Professor of Cancer Prevention and a passionate advocate for cancer prevention and early detection.
We are a multi-site Department based at nine geographical locations.
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Department of Oncology
University of Cambridge
Clifford Allbutt Building
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge CB2 0AH
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Email communications@oncology.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions.