Researchers are investigating how to stop triple negative breast cancer spreading

Breast Cancer Now is helping Dr Sankari Nagarajan and her team discover why some triple negative breast cancers spread to other parts of the body and whether existing drugs can be repurposed to stop this from happening. Read More

Hereditary Cancers – Li Fraumeni Syndrome

We speak to Dr Emma Woodward about changing the standards of care in early detection of Li Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) and the ATLAS study. Read More

New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer

The study found that 61% of all SPED trials focused on just three cancer types – colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer. Read More

MCRC Director’s Update – September 2023

September sees us celebrate the successes of our research community and spotlight RAPID-RT and other precision medicine trials. Read More

Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham

Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham Read More

Research to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer receives £500,000 funding from MRC

The funding will support work to investigate an ‘RNA therapeutic’ to activate the body's immune system. Read More

RAPID-RT: New study aims to improve survival rates for lung cancer patients

The trial aims to identify whether sparing the top of the heart during radiotherapy can help patients with lung cancer live longer. Read More

One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Corinne Faivre-Finn

We speak to Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn about clinical trials and how RAPID RT could improve survival rates for lung cancer patients. Read More

15 outstanding NHS clinicians and researchers named MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs 2023

Recognising individuals who have made a major contribution to their clinical specialty, including excellence in research and education Read More

‘Together in Research’ Building Trust About Research in Our Community

On 26th July, the MCRC welcomed representatives of the charity Can Survive UK with the aim of co-creating research projects directly with the community. Read More

MCRC Director’s Update – Summer 2023

This summer, the MCRC welcomed members of the community to co-create research projects, celebrated the achievements of our MB-PhD and academic colleagues, and launch the MCRC Springboard Award designed to help researchers accelerate the translation of their discoveries. Read More

Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery

Paul Cusick is part of the PRIME RT trial, investigating the combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy Read More

One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Fabio Gomes

We speak to Dr Fabio Gomes about never smokers and the ALK positive mutation in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Read More

First Cohort of MB-PhD Students Complete Research Projects

Over the next two months, Macarena, Nadin and Hadiyat will return to their medical studies while also writing up their theses aiming to graduate with MBChB and PhD in 2025 or 2026. Read More