New research highlights clinical importance of interaction between immune cells in the lymphoma microenvironment
The efficacy of immunotherapies in the most common lymphoid malignancy, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, has been modest. New findings on…
What exactly is cancer? Can we beat it?
What do we know about cancer, and what are some of the current cancer research trends? This article highlights key…
The secret hideouts of ovarian cancer revealed – Findings boost the development of precision therapies
Researchers at the University of Helsinki discovered how ovarian cancer hides from the body’s immune system. The findings will help…
Introducing new podcast miniseries about cancer research
What are the latest advances in cancer research and treatment? Listen to our new podcast miniseries to find out! The…
iCAN receives 14 million euro grant to promote development of personalized treatments for cancer
iCAN has received a grant of 14 million euros from the Academy of Finland for its second term. Coordinated by…
Researchers reveal gene that suppresses growth of colorectal cancer tumors
The new research findings help to understand mechanisms that lead to different types of intestinal tumors. They show that the…
Functional precision medicine using drug sensitivity testing enables tailoring of therapy for leukemia patients
A functional precision medicine study conducted in Finland demonstrates that treatment selection based on results from drug sensitivity testing of…
Finnish Flagships: the courage to reform research
iCAN is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme. The ten Flagships create high-quality research, sustainable solutions, and societal…
iCAN researchers identify new biomarker with potential to predict immunotherapy response in lung cancer
The newly discovered biomarker may help to distinguish which patients are more likely to benefit from treatment that helps the…
Blog: cancer research as a common cause
On 8 September 2021, iCAN organised the event Cancer touches everyone – Towards more personalised cancer care with genetic information,…
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