The Institute of Cancer Research

About us

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years.

Our values

Our values – developed together as an organisation – make it clear how each and every one of us work to meet our mission – to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.

Our six values are:

Pursuing excellence: We aspire to excellence in everything we do, and aim to be leaders in our fields

Acting with integrity: We promote an open and honest environment that gives credit and acknowledges mistakes, so that our actions stand up to scrutiny.

Valuing all our people: We value the contribution of all our people, help them reach their full potential, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Working together: We collaborate with colleagues and partners to bring together different skills, resources and perspectives

Leading innovation: We do things differently in ways that no one else has done before, and share the expertise and learning we gain.

Making a difference: We all play our part, doing a little bit more, a little bit better, to help improve the lives of people with cance