The Christie is the first UK hospital to become a European Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence
The Christie is recognised across three corse areas: clinical care, research and education Read More
Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test
A study led by CRUK Manchester Institute has focused on a new sensitive blood test to detect, characterise and monitor Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), the most aggressive form of lung cancer. Read More
ACCESS 4 LGBTQIA+ event
For this year’s Manchester Pride, we recognise the huge support within the MCRC for our vision of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in education. Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – July 2022
As summer begins, this month the MCRC team have been presenting research at multiple research workshops across Manchester including the Division of Cancer Sciences away day, Toronto-Manchester Workshop and CRUK Manchester Centre Scientific Deep Dive. Read More
Forging Collaborations on an International Scale – MCRC Visit Kenya
Members of the MCRC, University of Manchester and The Christie visited KUTRRH in June to build on existing collaborations to improve cancer survival. Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – June 2022
In June 2022, the MCRC celebrates research presented at ASCO 2022, as well as our team visiting Kenya to continue the development of our ongoing research collaboration. Read More
Early detection in hereditary cancers
We speak to Dr Emma Woodward about a cost-effectiveness model of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) surveillance in hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC) Read More
MCRC-DCS Postgraduate Research Showcase 2022
Held on the 12th-13th May 2022, members of the organising committee reflect on the first annual MCRC-DCS Postgraduate Research Showcase. Read More
Is Pursuing ‘a Passion for Science’ a Position of Privilege?
On 25 May 2022, NCITA hosted the second lecture in its ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ educational lecture series: “Is Pursuing ‘a Passion for Science’ a Position of Privilege?” with guest speaker Dr Heather Williams MBE, Consultant Medical Physicist, Group Leader for Nuclear Medicine at The Christie, and Director of ScienceGrrl. Read More
Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer
Dr Martin McCabe presented the results of the rEECur study into recurrent and primary refractory Ewing sarcoma at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Read More
#PrideInResearch at the MCRC – HPV screening for all
For this year’s Manchester Pride, we recognise the huge support within the MCRC for our vision of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in education. Read More
Professor Tim Illidge awarded a Fellowship of The Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Tim Illidge has been recognised for his contributions to radiotherapy and lymphoma research Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – May 2022
May 2022 sees us celebrate our REF research impact, set out our case for banning indoor tanning beds and celebrate PhD and Early Career Researchers from the MCRC and DCS. Read More
Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers
