News from the MCRC
Research Spotlight
01/10/2024
Two trials help mum with metastatic breast cancer on road to recovery
A mum of two from Altrincham in Greater Manchester with breast cancer has seen her tumours decrease by 65% thanks to clinical trials at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Director's Update
30/09/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – September 2024
Manchester's strong research showing at ESMO 2024, a Brain Tumour symposium, a trip to Australia, and a visit from the new President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester see an end of a busy September at the MCRC.
MCRC Blog
20/09/2024
The Polygenic Risk Score in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
We spoke with Professor Gareth Evans, a leading expert in breast cancer genetics to explain the use of polygenic risk scores, personalised breast cancer screening and the promising research taking place in this field.
Researcher Stories
16/09/2024
Meet Dr Alicia Marie Conway
MCRC Blog
11/09/2024
In2STEM Work Experience Programme 2024
From 19th – 23rd August 2024, we welcomed a group of A-Level students for a week-long work experience programme at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, Paterson Building and Christie NHS Foundation Trust clinics and research facilities.
Research Spotlight
18/08/2024
New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
Research Spotlight
08/08/2024
Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer
A pioneering study, led by UK universities has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of the genetic makeup of colorectal cancer.
MCRC Blog
08/08/2024
Black in Cancer Conference 2024
Director's Update
31/07/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – July 2024
Discussing the Paterson Building’s official opening ceremony, Professor Nic Jones’ retirement, ‘I'm Still Me’ art instillation, My trip to Germany for the NCT Scientific Advisory Board and Peter Hoskin's Marie Curie Medal.
MCRC Blog
31/07/2024
A Fond Farewell – Professor Nic Jones Retires
Research Spotlight
25/07/2024
Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts
The paper published in the British Journal of General Practice argues that changing the NHS guidelines will allow GPs to proactively speak to men who are most at risk of getting the disease.
MCRC Blog
19/07/2024
The Paterson Building Officially Opens
MCRC Blog
17/07/2024
The International PhD Student Cancer Conference
From the 11th-13th of June 2024, PhD students of the Max Delbrück Center (MDC) hosted the 17th International PhD Student Cancer Conference (IPSCC) in Berlin, Germany.
MCRC Blog
11/07/2024
BCAN-RAY
The BCAN-RAY study which is looking at improving the risk assessment of breast cancer in younger women.
