News from the MCRC
Partner News
17/03/2026
New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour
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.
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
Director's Update
09/12/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – October–December 2025
Highlights from October-December 2025 include our International Advisory Board Meeting, launching Our Landmark 20th Anniversary Celebrations and the new EACS 2025 Fellowship announcement.
Partner News
06/11/2025
New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
MCRC Blog
23/10/2025
Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project
Representatives from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, visited the Manchester Cancer Research Centre on Thursday 2 October to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to help progress its innovative breast cancer prevention research project.
Director's Update
25/09/2025
Bruce Daniels Joins The MCRC as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations
MCRC Blog
23/09/2025
Faces of Leadership: Black Scientists Shaping Cancer Research and Care
This Black History Month, we celebrate Black leaders at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, highlighting their proudest moments, lessons learned, and hopes for the future.
Director's Update
15/09/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – June – September 2025
MCRC Blog
20/08/2025
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight a group of cancers that, despite affecting millions worldwide, are often overlooked.
Partner News
15/08/2025
Remembering Mrs Jean Oglesby CBE 1939-2025
MCRC Blog
13/08/2025
The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference Comes to Manchester
From 11–13 June 2025, The University of Manchester became a vibrant hub for early-career cancer research. Hundreds of PhD students and young scientists from across Europe came together to share their work, challenge ideas, and build a community that stretches far beyond the lab.
MCRC Blog
25/07/2025
Narrative Therapy for Trust-Building in Research
