About Us
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is one of the top five cancer research centres in the UK (RAE 2008 UK Government ranking), and is 1 of 17 Cancer Research UK ‘centres of excellence’.
Our research goal - to prevent cancer and develop better diagnostic techniques and treatments - ultimately will improve patient survival and enhance the quality of life for those with long-term disease. We also use our expertise to teach and educate students and professionals about the science of, and the gold-standard clinical approach to, cancer, and to engage our local population and make the
often difficult subject of cancer accessible to anyone that
requires or is interested in our research.
Location
We are situated in the heart of the City of London on the beautiful Charterhouse Square Campus. Our research laboratories, clinical trials centre and teaching are located primarily on this campus, within minutes of the new Barts Cancer Centre, one of the most advanced cancer centres in Europe.
Charterhouse Square is 1 of 3 Queen Mary University of London campuses, all based in the East End of London. Rich in history and diversity, it is in one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of London.
With the new Olympic village only a short tube ride away, our surrounding area will be a bustling metropolis of energy and activity. Whether you are studying or working here, you will get to experience both the old and new London.
Campus Map
1A Derek Willoughby Lecture Theatre
1 John Vane Science Centre
- Centre for Cancer & Inflammation - 3rd Floor
- Centre for Cell Signalling - 3rd Floor
- Centre for Haemato-Oncology (Laboratories) - 3rd Floor
- Centre for Molecular Oncology - Ground Floor
- Centre for Tumour Biology - Ground Floor
2 Wolfson Building
3 Dawson Hall (Halls of residence and teaching rooms)
4 Joseph Rotblat Building
- Barts Cancer Institute Teaching Centre and teaching rooms
5 Old Anatomy Building
- Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine - Basement
- Barts Cancer Institute Director's Office - Ground Floor
6 Dean Rees House
7 Lodge House
8 The Heart Centre
Getting here
Tube: The closest tube stations are Barbican and Farringdon (Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines) and St. Pauls (Central line)
Bus: There are about 17 bus routes that run close to these sites. These include route 4 to Waterloo, 55 to Oxford Street, 100 to Blackfriars, 100 & 153 to Liverpool Street and 55 & 243 to Old Street
For more details of tube and bus travel in London see the Transport for London website
Train: Many of the East London train termini are within walking distance or a short bus or tube ride away. These include Liverpool Street, Cannon Street, London Bridge and Blackfriars Stations.
For more details of trains see National Rail website
Car: Both sites are within the Congestion Charging Zone for more information see here. Parking spaces on site are limited and must be booked before hand.
