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<p>The new exhibition uses ICR research to help tell the story of scientific progress against cancer.</p>
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<p>We will take on the challenge of cancer’s complexity, evolution and drug resistance through the discovery of innovative new approaches to cancer treatment.</p>
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<p>The ICR has been recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading research in cancer drug discovery.</p>
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