We're a partnership between The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Est: 2006 Director: Professor Rob Bristow 🖥️ https://www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mu4s2ou7sz24Join us for an MCRC Welcome Lecture with Professor Ludwig Dubois, Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester. 📅 Thursdat 10 September 🕓 16:00–17:00 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building Register: https://ow.ly/PX5g50ZCrkj https://ow.ly/4xvq50Zz1qf28 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4s2ou7sz24https://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mtyohkfron2wCould a new trial drug help make blood cancer treatment safer? Researchers in Manchester are investigating whether it could protect healthy blood cells during treatment - helping to reduce infections, fatigue and delays to care. https://ow.ly/mxPO50ZCqFI26 Aug 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyohkfron2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mtsmtvrzkb2wApplications are now open for a fully funded 3-year ACED PhD Studentship in cancer early detection. Includes: 🇬🇧 UK Home-rate fees covered 🔬 UK/US multi-centre training 📅 Deadline: 12th October Apply: https://www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/aced/funding-opportunities/ 24 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsmtvrzkb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mtlxnw7kd22uHow can we better identify cervical cancers that are more likely to resist treatment? A new paper developed and validated a 55-gene hypoxia signature, showing it can identify tumours linked to poorer outcomes across independent patient cohorts. Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167814026005426?via%3Dihub21 Aug 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxnw7kd22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mszljziv6d2pHow can combining radiotherapy with other treatments improve outcomes for people with cancer? Join us for an MCRC Welcome Lecture with Professor Ludwig Dubois, Chair in Experimental & Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester 📅 10 Sep, 16:00–17:00 📍OCRB https://ow.ly/ifW550Zz1qh14 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszljziv6d2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3msxbrxoeb32kA trial drug could help reduce side effects from blood cancer treatment. Researchers in Manchester are exploring whether the treatment can protect healthy blood cells, helping patients avoid infections, fatigue and delays to care. https://ow.ly/Cc9m50Zz1K013 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxbrxoeb32khttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mspwj7s22m2wScientists have identified two short windows after glioblastoma surgery when treatment could be delivered more effectively. The early-stage findings could help reshape care for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Read more in The Independent: https://ow.ly/W6hz50Zy0CE10 Aug 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspwj7s22m2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mshuwag6if24Manchester researchers have developed a blood test to help doctors monitor advanced melanoma treatment in real time. By tracking circulating tumour DNA in the blood, the test could help identify whether treatment is working or needs to change weeks earlier than scans: https://ow.ly/TUvQ50ZwZz407 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshuwag6if24https://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3msfoivtesl2nLooking for your next step in cancer research? 👩‍🔬🧬 Each year, we offers a range of funded PhD projects, including clinical, non-clinical & MB-PhD opportunities. Complete our short form to be the first to know when projects open: https://www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/study/research-opportunities/06 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfoivtesl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mrwlpic6wm26Conferences can be a powerful way for early-career researchers to discover new ideas, build confidence & connect with the wider cancer research community. SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou shares her reflections & stand out moments from EACR 2026: https://ow.ly/Ks6050ZoVGT31 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwlpic6wm26https://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mru4kcwc5s2cCongratulations to everyone who graduated from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health last week! 🎓 After years of hard work, you’ve reached an incredible milestone – and we can’t wait to see what you do next. Here’s some advice from our 2026 graduates...30 Jul 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru4kcwc5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mroqcmqkfc2nFrom delegate to speaker 🎤 Cancer Sciences PhD student & SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou reflects on presenting her research at IPSCC 2026 in Amsterdam & the value of student-led conferences for early career researchers. https://ow.ly/lba950ZoWj128 Jul 2026 06:01 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mroqcmqkfc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mrn5xrfrtt2dFollow Sewa, a third-year PhD student in our Targeted Therapy Group. From lab work to advice for future students, Sewa offers a glimpse into life as a non-clinical PhD student in Manchester: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uI2S8naxp827 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn5xrfrtt2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mrfttrd4w22eYesterday we were delighted to welcome Professor Heidi Lyng for her seminar on tumour hypoxia in prostate and cervical cancer. It was a fantastic day of discussion on how hypoxia research can support more personalised treatment strategies. Thank you to everyone who joined us!24 Jul 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfttrd4w22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mr7poqm5el2bWhat is it like to attend one of Europe’s leading cancer research congresses as a PhD student? SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou reflects on her experience at EACR 2026 in Budapest, from cutting-edge cancer research to international networking. https://ow.ly/sMG650ZoVpJ 22 Jul 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7poqm5el2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mr5xtscwgp2lJoin us for the next MCRC Lecture with Professor Heidi Lyng, exploring how tumour hypoxia can affect cancer progression, treatment response and radiotherapy decisions. 📅 Thursday 23 July, 15:30–16:30 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building lecture theatre 🔗 Book your free place: https://ow.ly/N9yS50Znl2r21 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5xtscwgp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mr54yn4ide2lManchester-led scientists have made a major step towards targeting KRAS-driven lung cancer — long considered one of cancer research’s toughest challenges. The findings could support future clinical trials and new targeted treatment options for people with KRAS cancers: https://ow.ly/sfLr50Zq4lL21 Jul 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr54yn4ide2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mr3l3d6d4g2xLooking for your next step in cancer research? 👩‍🔬🧬 Each year, we offers a range of funded PhD projects, including clinical, non-clinical & MB-PhD opportunities. Complete our short form to be the first to know when projects open: https://ow.ly/fGOc50Zog3y 20 Jul 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3l3d6d4g2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mqr6ria2bd2nDon’t miss out on your chance to make a difference to the future of cancer treatment. Apply now for Transformative Oncology with The University of Manchester to secure your place in the September 2026 intake. https://ow.ly/For650XU6jm16 Jul 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr6ria2bd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mqoz56haps2zCould a simple blood test help detect one of the deadliest brain tumours? New research from The University of Manchester suggests an experimental blood test could help detect glioblastoma - one of the most common and aggressive brain cancers in adults. PhD student Flor explains more in this video.15 Jul 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoz56haps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mqmfnwnk732qJoin us for the next MCRC Lecture with Professor Heidi Lyng, exploring how tumour hypoxia can affect cancer progression, treatment response and radiotherapy decisions. 📅 Thursday 23 July, 15:30–16:30 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building lecture theatre 🔗 Book your free place: https://ow.ly/pRyL50ZnkSo14 Jul 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmfnwnk732qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mqbl7o2tcf2dCancer Research Horizons is coming to Manchester on 13 July to meet researchers & share how they can support the translation of discoveries into patient benefit. Drop in on the day between 12:00-13:00 or book ahead by emailing: nathalie.dhomen@cancer.org.uk10 Jul 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbl7o2tcf2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcrcnews.bsky.social/post/3mq7dyfxuvk2bWe were delighted to welcome Professor Mark Lawler to Manchester yesterday for the latest lecture in our MCRC 20th Anniversary Seminar Series. His keynote, “Competing Against Cancer”, explored how transdisciplinary working, cancer data & digital health can improve inequalities & outcomes.09 Jul 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:m3jzotgk2k64krtfocahex2a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7dyfxuvk2b