News from the MCRC
Training and Development
14/08/2023
First Cohort of MB-PhD Students Complete Research Projects
Over the next two months, Macarena, Nadin and Hadiyat will return to their medical studies while also writing up their theses aiming to graduate with MBChB and PhD in 2025 or 2026.
Partner News
02/08/2023
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
Podcast
31/07/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
We speak to Professor Caroline Dive about cancer biomarkers and how liquid biopsies could pave the way for lung cancer detection and treatment.
Partner News
14/07/2023
A celebration of Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements
Director's Update
30/06/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – June 2023
June has been eventful at the MCRC with events to mark our postgraduate researchers, celebrating the lifetime work of Prof. Juan Valle, presenting research at international conferences as well as forging ahead with new research projects and alliances.
MCRC Blog
30/06/2023
ESTRO 2023
Partner News
27/06/2023
Sarah Harding legacy research project recruits first participant
A pioneering cancer research project launched in memory of singer Sarah Harding has recruited its first participant.
Researcher Stories
19/06/2023
Meet Adesewa Adebisi
MCRC Blog
19/06/2023
How to commercialise your research
University of Manchester Innovation Factory Ltd is the University’s agent for commercialisation and drives technology transfer for the University. Their mission is to use the Intellectual Property (IP) developed at The University of Manchester to create positive social, economic and environmental impact. Read more about how to commercialise your research in this blog.
Researcher Stories
16/06/2023
Meet Laura Woodhouse
Podcast
13/06/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
We speak to Dr Colin Lindsay about the basic biology of lung cancer with Dr Colin Lindsay: Exploring oncogenic drivers such as the KRAS mutation
MCRC Blog
08/06/2023
You only need lungs to get lung cancer
Director's Update
29/05/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – May 2023
The Paterson Building move continues and the MCRC attends ESTRO 2023, visits with other cancer centre collaborators and celebrates multiple accolades for researchers.
Alumni Stories
23/05/2023
Meet Dr Rille Pihlak
Rille was a clinical PhD Fellow in the HPB team from April 2016 to September 2019 and a Senior Research Fellow in the ECMT from October 2019 until March 2021
