News from the MCRC
Researcher Stories
20/02/2026
Eleanor Richards
Eleanor Richards is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar and Clinical Research Training Fellowship PhD student. Her research focuses on endometrial cancer – the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK – with the aim of predicting which individuals are most at risk so that targeted prevention strategies can be implemented.
Director's Update
12/02/2026
Professor Ludwig Dubois appointed as Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and Division of Cancer Sciences – Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) are delighted to welcome Professor Ludwig Dubois as the new Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester.
Researcher Stories
11/02/2026
Matthew Harris
Matthew Harris is a General Surgery Registrar and Leeds-Manchester CRUK Clinical Research Training Fellowship PhD student. His research focuses on the complex relationship between obesity and cancer, specifically investigating whether weight loss interventions can help reverse obesity-related cancer risk.
Director's Update
09/12/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – October–December 2025
Partner News
06/11/2025
New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
A new study funded by Breast Cancer Now and supported by Prevent Breast Cancer*, reveals a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause.
MCRC Blog
23/10/2025
Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project
Director's Update
25/09/2025
Bruce Daniels Joins The MCRC as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is delighted to announce that Bruce Daniels will join the MCRC on 13th October 2025 as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations.
MCRC Blog
23/09/2025
Faces of Leadership: Black Scientists Shaping Cancer Research and Care
Director's Update
15/09/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – June – September 2025
Highlights this summer include the International Wolfsberg Meeting, the visit from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to the MCRC, and the ACED Immunology Symposium 2025.
MCRC Blog
20/08/2025
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research
Partner News
15/08/2025
Remembering Mrs Jean Oglesby CBE 1939-2025
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Jean Oglesby CBE - a remarkable philanthropist, community leader and a treasured friend to The University of Manchester.
MCRC Blog
13/08/2025
The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference Comes to Manchester
MCRC Blog
25/07/2025
Narrative Therapy for Trust-Building in Research
MCRC Blog
18/07/2025
Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium
On 2nd July 2025, leading experts in neuro-oncology gathered at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester for the second annual Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis Symposium.
