Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium
On 2nd July 2025, leading experts in neuro-oncology gathered at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester for the second annual Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis Symposium. Read More
RAPID-RT: Using Real-World Data to Rapidly Improve Radiotherapy Practice
RAPID-RT is a research programme co-led by Prof Corinne Faivre-Finn and Dr Gareth Price, investigating an alternative approach to a clinical trial to see how such updates to radiotherapy practice can rapidly and safely improve patient care Read More
Professor Samra Turajlić appointed as CRUK Manchester Institute Director
Professor Samra Turajilić joins the Institute from The Francis Crick Institute where she was an independent group leader Read More
From Lab to Stage: Tips for Effective Research Presentations as a PhD Student
At a recent School of Medical Sciences Cross-Divisional Seminar, PhD students from various disciplines presented their work. PhD Cancer Sciences and Science Communications Ambassador, Florentia Mousoullou, asked three PhD students some key questions to try and shed light on the challenges and benefits of sharing research. Read More
‘Unseen Unheard’: The untold breast cancer stories of underserved Black women in the UK
On 14th May 2025, Unseen Unheard, a powerful new play written by Naomi Denny and co-directed by Simon Frederick and Suzann McLean, made its debut at The Lowry in Manchester. Read More
Global Collaboration in Action: Manchester at the STARS21 Summit
In May 2025, a group of early-career researchers from the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust travelled to Toronto, Canada, for the final gathering of the STARS21 programme – an inspiring international initiative shaping the future of radiation oncology. Read More
Meet Dr Eleanor Roberts
Dr Eleanor Roberts is a postdoctoral researcher working on the BCAN-RAY study and here she describes how the study aims to improve the outcomes for young women at risk of developing breast cancer. Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – April and May 2025
Reflecting on AACR 2025, ESTRO 2025, the Ca-PRI 2025 conference held in Manchester as well as accolades for our research and professional services colleagues. Read More
Manchester researchers present at AACR 2025
From 25th to 30th April 2025, researchers and representatives from the Manchester Cancer Research Centre partnership travelled to Chicago to attend one of the largest cancer research conferences in the world. Read More
AI in Action
Discover how artificial intelligence is used in cancer research Read More
It’s in Our Genes: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Discover the research investigating hereditary cancers, those caused by our genes. Read More
The Hidden Cancer: Cancer of Unknown Primary
Discover more about CUPID, a machine learning tool to identify cancers of unknown primary affecting around 8,100 people per year Read More
Kathy’s Story
Read Kathy's story sharing her journey from diagnosis to treatment of a rare vaginal cancer Read More
Inside the MCRC Biobank
Discover more about the MCRC Biobank, including how patient samples are collected, processed and used in research. Read More
