News from the MCRC
MCRC Blog
24/10/2023
Starting in Science Day 2023
On Saturday 30th September we invited four schools from across Greater Manchester to the Oglesby Cancer Research Centre for our annual Starting in Science Day.
Researcher Stories
13/10/2023
Charlotte Mellor wins BACR Student Impact Award 2023
Recognising her engagement work with local students from working class backgrounds and approach to sustainability, peer support and teaching inside and outside the laboratory.
Research Spotlight
13/10/2023
Researchers are investigating how to stop triple negative breast cancer spreading
Breast Cancer Now is helping Dr Sankari Nagarajan and her team discover why some triple negative breast cancers spread to other parts of the body and whether existing drugs can be repurposed to stop this from happening.
Research Spotlight
09/10/2023
Hereditary Cancers – Li Fraumeni Syndrome
Research Spotlight
04/10/2023
New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer
The study found that 61% of all SPED trials focused on just three cancer types – colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer.
Director's Update
29/09/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – September 2023
Partner News
19/09/2023
Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
Partner News
18/09/2023
Research to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer receives £500,000 funding from MRC
Research Spotlight
13/09/2023
RAPID-RT: New study aims to improve survival rates for lung cancer patients
The trial aims to identify whether sparing the top of the heart during radiotherapy can help patients with lung cancer live longer.
Podcast
11/09/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Corinne Faivre-Finn
Partner News
31/08/2023
15 outstanding NHS clinicians and researchers named MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs 2023
Recognising individuals who have made a major contribution to their clinical specialty, including excellence in research and education
MCRC Blog
30/08/2023
‘Together in Research’ Building Trust About Research in Our Community
Director's Update
28/08/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – Summer 2023
This summer, the MCRC welcomed members of the community to co-create research projects, celebrated the achievements of our MB-PhD and academic colleagues, and launch the MCRC Springboard Award designed to help researchers accelerate the translation of their discoveries.
Partner News
23/08/2023
Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Paul Cusick is part of the PRIME RT trial, investigating the combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy
