Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood. Read More
In this issue of the Director's Updates, I share highlights from key events and conferences I’ve attended between January to March 2026 and reflect on how these engagements are helping to advance the MCRC’s mission. Read More
Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood. Read More
Eleanor Richards is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar and Clinical Research Training Fellowship PhD student. Her research focuses on endometrial cancer – the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK – with the aim of predicting which individuals are most at risk so that targeted prevention strategies can be implemented. Read More
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and Division of Cancer Sciences – Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) are delighted to welcome Professor Ludwig Dubois as the new Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester. Read More
Matthew Harris is a General Surgery Registrar and Leeds-Manchester CRUK Clinical Research Training Fellowship PhD student. His research focuses on the complex relationship between obesity and cancer, specifically investigating whether weight loss interventions can help reverse obesity-related cancer risk. Read More
Highlights from October-December 2025 include our International Advisory Board Meeting, launching Our Landmark 20th Anniversary Celebrations and the new EACS 2025 Fellowship announcement. Read More
A new study funded by Breast Cancer Now and supported by Prevent Breast Cancer*, reveals a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause. Read More
Representatives from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, visited the Manchester Cancer Research Centre on Thursday 2 October to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to help progress its innovative breast cancer prevention research project. Read More
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is delighted to announce that Bruce Daniels will join the MCRC on 13th October 2025 as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations. Read More
This Black History Month, we celebrate Black leaders at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, highlighting their proudest moments, lessons learned, and hopes for the future. Read More
Highlights this summer include the International Wolfsberg Meeting, the visit from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to the MCRC, and the ACED Immunology Symposium 2025. Read More
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight a group of cancers that, despite affecting millions worldwide, are often overlooked. Read More
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Jean Oglesby CBE - a remarkable philanthropist, community leader and a treasured friend to The University of Manchester. Read More
