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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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Manchester scientists receive £5.9 million boost to pioneering radiotherapy research programme

Cancer Research UK RadNet Manchester scientists and clinicians have received a major cash boost from CRUK to fund pioneering radiotherapy research including a project that uses artificial intelligence to help save lives.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Read the MCRC Annual Report 2022/2023

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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