New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
Using oxygen-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (OE-MRI) scientists were able to map parts of tumours that had oxygen deficiency in patients with head and neck cancer Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
A Fond Farewell – Professor Nic Jones Retires
As of July 2024, the renowned Professor Nic Jones will be taking a step back from his responsibilities here at the MCRC and the CRUK MI. This blog covers some, not all, milestones of the remarkable career of an even more remarkable person. Read More
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. Read More
The Paterson Building Officially Opens
One year after researchers began moving in, the Paterson Building was officially opened by Professor Sir Paul Nurse on 17th July 2024. Read More
BCAN-RAY
The BCAN-RAY study which is looking at improving the risk assessment of breast cancer in younger women. Read More
Mum of three cancer-free after taking part in the PRIME-RT clinical trial at The Christie
As part of the trial, Lyndsey received a combination of radiotherapy together with chemotherapy alongside a new immunotherapy*** drug called Durvalumab Read More
MCRC Director’s Update June 2024
Looking back on June with a visit to the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2024 annual meeting, my trip to European Association for Cancer Research annual congress, the National Biomarker Centre launch and the PGR Showcase with special guests Dr Lindsay Cauthen and Professor David Kok. Read More
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
The National Biomarker Centre is led by Professor Caroline Dive and funded through a £2.5m investment from CRUK. Read More
Greater Manchester Cancer Conference 2024
From the 14th-15th May 2024, members of the MCRC Operations Team had the pleasure of attending the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, held at the Deansgate Hilton Hotel. Read More
ESTRO 2024
From 3rd to 7th May 2024, representatives from the MCRC attended ESTRO 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland alongside many esteemed radiotherapy colleagues for Europe’s largest industry exhibition in radiation oncology. Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – May 2024
Discussing my trip to Australia for the Pan Prostate Cancer Group Meeting (PPCG) followed by a seminar I delivered on ‘Prostate Cancer’ as part of the NSW Big Ideas Oncology Seminar Series, my lab group’s visit to Cambridge University, ESTRO conference, Greater Manchester Cancer Conference and a look ahead to my trip to Paris for Institut Curie Senior Advisory Board and a meeting for Prostate Cancer UK. Read More
Meet Dr George Morrissey
George is doing a clinical research training fellowship, funded by Cancer Research UK. His PhD project investigating acquired resistance to G12C inhibitors in KRAS G12C mutant non-small-cell lung cancer. Read More
