Dr Harry Warner
Harry completed his PhD supervised by Dr Patrick Caswell in 2019 focused on mass spectrometry-based proteomics to characterise the Rho- family GTPase RhoA in ovarian cancer cells Read More
MCRC Director’s Update – July 2021
The first meeting of the MCRC International Advisory Board, an update to the development of the Paterson Building, and receiving the Weiss Medal from ARR all help to cap off an exciting July at the MCRC. Read More
Meet Leanna Goodwin
She's a Research Practitioner at the digital Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (digital ECMT) working on early phase clinical trials Read More
MCRC Director, Rob Bristow awarded The Weiss medal for distinguished contributions to radiation science
Professor Bristow discusses the importance of being awarded the Weiss medal, what it means to him and how it showcases Manchester’s research strengths. Read More
Director’s Update – June 2021
June sees us spotlight the development of the next-generation of cancer researchers as well as celebrate and acknowledge Pride month with a series of blogs demonstrating our continued commitment to equality diversity and inclusivity. Read More
Improving cancer care in the LGBTQ+ community
Dan Saunders, Consultant in Clinical Oncology at The Christie, discusses the work done towards improving cancer care in the LGBTQ+ community. Read More
#PrideInResearch at the MCRC
For this year’s pride month, we recognise the huge support within the MCRC for our vision of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work. Read More
Meet Dr Rebecca Lee
She's an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Medical Oncology at The University of Manchester, and Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow at The Francis Crick Institute Read More
Announcing the MB-PhD Summer Placements
A programme to help eligible prospective students get experience in a cancer research environment. Read More
Beth Rothwell – Proton therapy and the PRECISE group
We speak to Beth Rothwell about proton beam therapy and her PhD working within the PRECISE group to develop a model to look at how oxygen reacts in cells post radiation. Read More
Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers
Women may have a stronger immune response to a common form of skin cancer than men, according to early research on mice and human cells. Read More
Director’s Update – May 2021
May has seen us acknowledge and celebrate our international research with a new commitment to work with colleagues in Kenya, as well as launch a new centre dedicated to research of brain diseases. Read More
Introducing the Cancer Research Project Managers’ Network
Join the network to support cancer project managers across Manchester Read More
Widening Participation Project – Schools Engagement
As part of Widening Participation activities at the University of Manchester, colleagues from across the Division of Cancer Sciences and MCRC partners came together to inspire and inform secondary school pupils from under-represented communities and showcase the numerous and varied roles within cancer research. Read More
