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Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Institute of Genetics and Cancer

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Month: March 2026

Understanding gout better, we need you!

Gout is on the rise, with global cases increasing significantly over the past few decades. Despite these numbers, managing gout effectively remains a challenge. Less than 40% of patients in the UK receive recommended long-term medication for gout1, such as allopurinol or febuxostat, and patients continue to suffer recurrent flares of intense pain needlessly.  Why the gap?  Many patients aren’t fully informed about gout […]

25th March 2026 0

Head shot of Lukas Tamayo-Orrego

Lukas Tamayo-Orrego set to embark on independent career

Lukas Tamayo-Orrego, who joined the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) in 2019, is preparing to embark on an independent career after being awarded an MRC Career Development Award. The five-year Fellowship will enable Lukas, who is originally from Colombia, to continue studying the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication. For me, this is the most […]

16th March 2026 0

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