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
Black in Cancer Conference 2024
On the 21st – 22nd of June 2024, the Black in Cancer Conference took place at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, USA. 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
The International PhD Student Cancer Conference
From the 11th-13th of June 2024, PhD students of the Max Delbrück Center (MDC) hosted the 17th International PhD Student Cancer Conference (IPSCC) in Berlin, Germany. Read More
BCAN-RAY
The BCAN-RAY study which is looking at improving the risk assessment of breast cancer in younger women. Read More
‘I’m Still Me’: Art Exhibition
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the ‘I'm Still Me’ art exhibition, a poignant and inspiring display that showcases the journey of cancer rehabilitation through the use of facial prostheses. 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
From Labs to Lives: Manchester’s Next Generation of Cancer Leaders
On the 3rd and 4th June 2024, the MCRC and Division of Cancer Sciences held the third annual Postgraduate Research Showcase. 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
