Science, innovation and care.
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The London Cancer District is where ideas, discoveries and partnerships accelerate progress for people with cancer.
£1bn of investment. World-class partnerships. State-of-the-art space.
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Designed for collaboration. Built for progress and pace.
The London Cancer District is a world-class life sciences district bringing together the people, expertise and organisations working to transform cancer research and treatment. Designed for collaboration, the District connects a world-renowned cancer research institution and a specialist cancer hospital with global biotechs and pioneering innovators. The result is a powerful ecosystem where ideas, discoveries and partnerships accelerate progress for people with cancer.
Home to world-class cancer research, discovery and care.
Discover the range of advanced facilities, across six different character areas, accompanied by public, leisure and commercial space designed to foster collaboration and innovation and nurture wellbeing.
What's on
ICR guest talk – Professor Ellen Heitzer
On Thursday 15 October, The Institute of Cancer Research will be welcoming Professor Ellen Heitzer for a guest talk hosted by Johann de Bono. Professor Heitzer is internationally recognised and is a committee member of the European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS) where she advocates for the standardisation and guidelines of LB approaches to enable widespread clinical use.
Everyone is welcome; the talk will be taking place in the Brookes Lawley Building Lecture Theatre from 11:00 to 12:00.
Thursday 15 October - 11.00 - 12.00
Lunch & Learn
Professor Kevin Harrington
On Monday 2nd November between 12:00-13:00 hear from Professor Kevin Harrington, NIHR Senior Investigator and Head of Radiotherapy at the ICR, and also the Co-Director for the ICR/RM CRUK RadNet Centre of Excellence.
Monday 2 November - 12:00-13:00
Play padel!
Enjoy a game at Sutton’s first padel tennis club – S3 Padel. Four covered courts together with changing rooms, a pro shop, café and bar. Free parking and bike racks.
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
Would you like a FREE lunch?
We want to hear about your experience of working at the London Cancer District. If you are interested, please email louis.hellier@populate.dev
Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
Lunch & Learn
Professor Adam Le Gresley
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Professor Adam Le Gresley from Kingston University for our next Lunch and Learn, taking place on Tuesday 27 October from 12:00-13:00 in the visitor suite at the Innovation Gateway. His talk will be entitled ‘From Kingston University to the London Cancer District: Expertise, Innovation and Collaboration’.
Tuesday 27 October - 12:00-13:00
BEYRoots street food
Real Lebanese street food served every other Wednesday starting 30 September at Innovation Gateway.
Every other Wednesday - 12:00 - 14.00
ICR Core Tech Fest
The third annual Core Tech Fest returns on Thursday 8 October, this year held in the Brookes Lawley Building Lecture Theatre. The day shines a light on the research technologies and expertise available at the ICR, bringing together three events in one.
Thursday 8 October - 10:00 & 14:00
Join the Cancer Innovators Forum, part of the London Life Sciences week
Leaders from cancer research, clinical care, industry, investment and government are coming together to explore what’s next for cancer innovation. The forum is jointly hosted by The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research Horizons, The Royal Marsden and the London Cancer District.
The forum will take place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 180 Strand, London. The event will run from 13:30 – 18:00.
Tuesday 17 November - 13:30 - 18:00.
Green fingered participants welcome!
Come and join us at the Innovation Gateway Community Garden, each Wednesday or Thursday. Contact louis.hellier@populate.dev for more information.
Each Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
People & stories
From discovery, through drug development, clinical trial, treatment, recovery, and the life around all it – the researchers, innovators and healthcare professionals working at the London Cancer District share their stories.
Planning permission granted
Plans for the £1 billion expansion of London Cancer Hub, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have been approved by The London Borough of Sutton. Granted on World Cancer Day (4 February), the scheme will deliver around 1 million sqft of laboratory and research space across 12 acres, supporting collaboration between researchers, clinicians, start-ups and global life sciences companies.
The London Borough of Sutton Leader, Barry Lewis highlights the Council’s ambition to put the borough firmly on the London map.
Stay up to date with news and updates from the London Cancer District.
The Royal Marsden’s new Centre for Cancer Genomics has opened
26 October 2026
Sutton councillors visit London Cancer District
16 October 2026
London Cancer District welcomes Kingston University
18 September 2026
Meet the first three projects backed by the London Cancer District Community Fund
3 July 2026
Learning from Barcelona: strengthening the London Cancer District’s global perspective
3 April 2026
London Cancer District Fund launches to support Sutton’s community organisations
26 February 2026
Lunch & Learn with Professor Paul Workman OBE – 24 March
18 February 2026
Planning approval secured for London Cancer District
5 February 2026
Congratulations to Kindling Bio – Hack4Hope 1st Prize Winners!
7 January 2026
ExoNostic joins the Innovation Gateway at the London Cancer District
5 December 2025
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