News from the MCRC
Partner News
12/08/2026
Trial drug could reduce side-effects of blood cancer treatments
A UK-led clinical trial is set to test a new drug that could make cutting-edge cancer treatments safer and more accessible for thousands of patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
Partner News
07/08/2026
Scientists uncover ‘window of opportunity’ after brain tumour surgery
Scientists from The University of Manchester have identified a brief window after brain tumour surgery during which a treatment for glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer, can cross the brain's protective barrier and reach the cancer cells most likely to trigger tumour regrowth.
Partner News
06/08/2026
Manchester researchers develop new blood test to monitor response to melanoma treatment
Researchers in Manchester have, for the first time, created a blood test to help doctors decide when to change treatments to get the best outcome for patients with melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
Researcher Stories
27/07/2026
A conversation with a Named Veterinary Surgeon
Partner News
20/07/2026
UK scientists make major leap towards cracking one of cancer’s biggest targets
Manchester scientists have identified a new way to target lung cancer caused by the notorious KRAS mutation, expanding the shortlist of lung cancers treatable with targeted therapies.
MCRC Blog
16/07/2026
Inside EACR 2026: A PhD Student’s View from Europe’s Leading Cancer Research Congress
MCRC Blog
16/07/2026
From delegate to speaker: reflecting on IPSCC 2026 in Amsterdam
From 3-5 June 2026, PhD students from leading institutes across Europe shared research, learned from experts and built connections across the cancer research community. Organised by PhD students, for PhD students,International PhD Student Cancer Conference (IPSCC) offers a valuable space for scientific exchange, collaboration and professional development.
Researcher Stories
13/07/2026
Jo Roberts
Director's Update
30/06/2026
MCRC Director’s Update – April–June 2026
In this issue of the Director's Updates, I share highlights from key events and conferences I’ve attended between April to June 2026 and reflect on how these engagements are helping to advance the MCRC’s mission.
MCRC Blog
27/05/2026
The MCRC Biobank: Turning Tissue Donations into Tomorrow’s Treatments
Training and Development
07/05/2026
MB-PhD Summer Placement Opportunities 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our annual MB-PhD Summer Placement Opportunities in July and August 2026.
MCRC Blog
06/05/2026
Lab to Life: Innovations in Melanoma Conference
Research Spotlight
30/03/2026
UK cancer scientists uncover clues to what drives genetic tumour growth
Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood.
Director's Update
26/03/2026
MCRC Director’s Update – January–March 2026
In this issue of the Director's Updates, I share highlights from key events and conferences I’ve attended between January to March 2026 and reflect on how these engagements are helping to advance the MCRC’s mission.