Institute of Cancer Research
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The Institute of Cancer Research is a college within the University of London. It was founded in 1909. Amongst its accomplishments are the discovery of the gene BRCA2, which has been linked to breast cancer, and of the anti-cancer drugs carboplatin and tomudex.
The ICR is a world renowned research institute which occupies two sites, one in central London and one in Sutton. The Institute works in collaboration with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
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| Recognized bodies of the University of London | |
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| Birkbeck | Courtauld Institute of Art | Central School of Speech and Drama | Goldsmiths | Heythrop | Imperial | Institute of Cancer Research | Institute of Education | King's | London Business School | LSE | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Queen Mary | Royal Academy of Music | Royal Holloway | Royal Veterinary College | St George's | SOAS | School of Pharmacy | UCL | |
| Listed bodies | |
| University of London Institute in Paris | School of Advanced Study | University Marine Biological Station, Millport | |
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