WCRF International
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We fund cancer prevention research and examine how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer.
London, UK
Joined November 2010
In an open letter to the Education Secretary @bphillipsonMP, we’ve called for the government to end the influence of the alcohol, gambling, & junk food industries in our schools. Children should be protected from industry misinformation. @wesstreeting .
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We are very pleased to announce that our 2025/2026 grant calls will open on 8 September. This includes the Regular Grant Programme, aimed at senior established researchers and the INSPIRE Research Challenge, for early career researchers
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RT @humble_north: Monthly Pledge Update: We've just donated 85€ to the World Cancer Research Foundation!. If you'd like to contribute and h….
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This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek @IoanaVlad10, our Senior Policy Research Manager, looks at why investment in policies to promote, protect and support breastfeeding is a win for all 👇.
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Ioana Vlad, our Senior Policy Research Manager, looks at why investment in policies to promote, protect and support breastfeeding is a win for all.
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Many women struggle to breastfeed or opt not to, often in the absence of adequate support across policy, societal, and healthcare systems. This is why policies to support as many parents as possible to choose breastfeeding are more needed than ever 👇.
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RT @AlcoholFocus: Shocking decision from the Irish Government - who have caved to alcohol industry pressure, colluding in their attempts to….
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We're dismayed to hear the Irish government has delayed the introduction of alcohol warning labels until 2028. This will prevent the public from making informed choices about alcohol and the effect on their health and cancer risk 👇.@AlcoholIreland.
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Alcohol Action Ireland press release, 23 July 2025 Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI), the national independent advocate to reduce alcohol harm, is disappointed with the news that the government has taken...
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RT @DrKateAllen: Have an interest in #cancer, #nutrition or #exercise? Would you like to collaborate with @WCRF_UK? Together, we can shape….
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Building bridges between nutrition and cancer communities. Our aim is to improve prevention, care and survivorship through coordinated action across research, policy and clinical practice.
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RT @HFreisling: 📢Postmenopausal women with CVD have a 31% higher risk of breast cancer with each 5 kg/m² increase in BMI, compared to a 13%….
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RT @JanaSremanakova: Great to see @wcrfint grant holders presenting their research at CRUK Prevention Conference: @dremmaallott; @dorria567….
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RT @dremmaallott: Delighted to have the chance to present our work at #PrevConf25, made possible with the support of the @WCRF_UK @wcrfint….
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RT @DrPMitrou: @IARC_DIR giving the final keynote lecture outlining the cancer burden issue @CR_UK @AmericanCancer #PrevConf25 @wcrf….
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RT @DrPMitrou: Had good conversation with @ukfuturehealth Exec Director of Science Dr Michael Cook @CR_UK @AmericanCancer #PrevConf25 @WCRF….
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RT @DrPMitrou: Professor Andrew Renehan starting the debate- the rise of GPL1 agonists will be transformative for cancer prevention. @CR_UK….
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RT @oncodaily: Toral Shah Shared Highlights From NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) and World Cancer Research Fund Even….
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RT @DrPMitrou: Launch presentation of Cancer Atlas @CR_UK @AmericanCancer #PrevConf25 calling for renewed commitment to prevention! @wcrfin….
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RT @DrPMitrou: Pleasure to meet with @DrAmandaJCross and @gwenannmurphy from @CSPRG_Imperial @wcrfint #PrevConf25
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RT @DrPMitrou: Look forward to Prof Annie Anderson debate this afternoon @CR_UK @AmericanCancer @ScotCancerFnd @dundeeuni #PrevConf25 @wcrf….
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RT @JanaSremanakova: Fantastic to meet so many of @wcrfint grant holders and collaborators at the Cancer Research UK Cancer Prevention Rese….
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RT @DrPMitrou: Excellent talk by Jade Dorrian based on @WCRF_UK funded research on PPAT as novel risk factor for aggressive prostate cancer….
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