Research by Breakthrough Breast Cancer-funded scientists in West London has been recognised as world class.

Work taking place at the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research in London has helped The Institute become the top ranked UK Higher Education Institution for research quality, according to a table of excellence prepared by the Times Higher Education.

This independent ranking of the UK’s 132 educational research centres was based on the Research Assessment Exercise, conducted by the UK’s Funding Councils. Educational organisations’ research was given a 1 to 4 star rating, with The Institute receiving the highest percentage of research assessed as 4 stars - "world leading" - in the areas of biological sciences and cancer studies. Research at the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre significantly contributed to this achievement.

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To view the Times Higher Education table, please visit: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=404786&c=2