University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge unites experts, industry partners, world-class facilities and unique clinical data to enable global leadership in early cancer detection, prediction and interception.
About the centre
The University of Cambridge has been a member of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) since its launch in 2019.
The ACED centre at the University of Cambridge is embedded within the broader Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, whose basic, translational and clinical research is delivered through eight foundational research programmes, five virtual institutes and three affiliated physical institutes. These include the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and the Early Cancer Institute (ECI), ensuring that ACED’s work is integrated into the wider cancer research ecosystem in Cambridge. ACED is also aligned with the ECI’s mission to improve cancer risk prediction, diagnosis and interception.
This ecosystem attracts and develops talented researchers by offering an inclusive environment, excellent training opportunities and support for career progression. Clinician scientists can also access targeted support through the Integrated Academic Training Programme to help them build successful careers spanning both research and clinical practice.
Learn more about the University of CambridgeCore expertise and resources
advanced data acquisition and computational analytics to transform our understanding of cancer risk prediction and enable early interception of cancers
availability of large, well‑characterised clinical cohorts focused on early cancer detection
high-resolution longitudinal T cell receptor repertoires for healthy individuals across diverse timepoints, providing an essential baseline of healthy repertoire dynamics
a unique biobank comprising matched normal tissue-tumour pairs and corresponding pre-diagnostic blood samples, integrated with neoantigen prediction frameworks
a partnership with the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute for spatial imaging and profiling
Key contacts
Rebecca Fitzgerald
University of Cambridge ACED Centre Director
Stephanie Archer
University of Cambridge ACED Centre Deputy Director
Bridget Bannerman
University of Cambridge ACED Centre Programme Manager