Events in 2026. Doors Open Days 2026 @ The Institute of Genetics and Cancer Visit the Institute of Genetics and Cancer to learn about biomedical research in your community. Step behind the scenes at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer! Take a tour of our labs, chat with our researchers, or join a talk to learn about the cutting-edge research we carry out. MRC HGU PhD Student Alumni Day We hope you can join us for a fun and inspiring in-person gathering. Institute of Genetics and Cancer Inaugural Lecture Showcase Two professors from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer shared their career and research journeys so far. Shining A Light On Rare Disease AI and Rare Disease: Discovering the Missing Pieces. Shining a Light on Myeloma On World Cancer Day, we looked at the present and future of myeloma research to mark the launch of the myeloma research programme at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer. This article was published on Tuesday 6 January 2026