A Vision To Create a Cancer Free Future
Fostering a Team Science and Collaborative Environment
Driving World-Leading and Practice-Influencing Cancer Research
From the Laboratory Bench to Life-Saving Treatments
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is a unique partnership that brings together world-leading researchers to help create a future free from the burden of cancer.
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Clinical and Non-Clinical PhD opportunities
Applications are open for our Clinical Research Training Fellowships and Non-Clinical PhD Studentships. Explore our projects and submit an application.
The Paterson Building is Officially Opened
One year after researchers moved in and construction finished, on the 17th July 2024, Professor Sir Paul Nurse officially opened the Paterson Building in Manchester, triggering the next phase of cancer research in the city.
MB-PhD Studentships
Applications are open for the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre MB-PhD Studentships, which allow aspiring clinical scientists to undertake their medical degree in tandem with the research expertise of a PhD in Cancer Sciences.
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
Located in the Paterson Building, the National Biomarker Centre has a mission to discover, develop, validate and qualify biomarkers.
Upcoming events and seminars
Explore the upcoming seminars, conferences, and other events being organised, or attended, by the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and our partners. Use our filter option below to search events suited to you.
MCRC Annual Report 2022/2023 is now avaiable
Discover the research milestones, funding achievements, and new clinical trails in Manchester that drive us closer to our vision of creating a future free from the burden of cancer, with highlights including:
- Opening our flagship Paterson Building
- Novel clinical research trials
- International research partnerships
Leaders In Excellence
Study
Discover more about the postgraduate cancer research opportunities we provide and see why Manchester is the ideal place to start the next phase of your cancer research academic career.
Research
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre brings together world-leading researchers with diverse interests across a range of specialisms.
Collaborate
Collaboration is built into our ethos; it lies at the heart of our values and is core to our research success.
About
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is a unique partnership between The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
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