Manchester Cancer Research Centre
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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Join the MCRC 20th Anniversary Celebrations
This year, we’re celebrating two decades of Manchester‑led cancer breakthroughs. Throughout 2026, we’ll be marking this milestone with an exciting programme of activities and events. Find out how to get involved.
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.
Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Cancer Sciences
Applications are now open for our fully-funded Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) – Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre PhD Scheme. Opportunities are available across various cancer disciplines, including clinical and non-clinical PhD research.
The MCRC Biobank: Turning Tissue Donations into Tomorrow's Treatments
Every year, thousands of cancer patients treated at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust choose to donate tissue samples to the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Biobank. These donations form the foundation of cutting-edge cancer research in Manchester, helping scientists understand how cancer begins, evolves, and responds to treatment – and ultimately how to treat it more effectively.
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.
Latest News
UK scientists make major leap towards cracking one of cancer’s biggest targets
Inside EACR 2026: A PhD Student’s View from Europe’s Leading Cancer Research Congress
The MCRC Biobank: Turning Tissue Donations into Tomorrow’s Treatments
New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour
Professor Ludwig Dubois appointed as Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology
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