Discover – A Cancer Research Magazine

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Discover – Cancer Research in Manchester is a new magazine aiming to spotlight the innovative cancer research taking place in Manchester. Our first issue launched in May 2025, spotlights eight stories ranging from examples of using artificial intelligence in research to hereditary cancer research.

The first issue was edited by Dr Mia Nuckhir and was generously funded through an NIHR Pathway to Impact grant. We thank all of our researchers for taking the time to contribute to this magazine and invite you to read the stories.

Team Science at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre

Discover more about how cancer Team Science is implemented at the MCRC. With contributions from Professor Robert Bristow.

BRAINATOMY - Leveraging the Cancer Team Science Approach

An example of Team Science, discover more about BRAINatomy, an innovative data-driven study aimed at improving the long term outcomes for children diagnosed with brain tumours.

Clinical Trials: The 5W’s

How are new treatments developed and delivered to patients? Discover more about the process of developing new cancer therapies.

Inside the MCRC Biobank

Discover more about the MCRC Biobank, including how patient samples are collected, processed and used in research.

Kathy's Story

Read Kathy’s story sharing her journey from diagnosis to treatment of a rare vaginal cancer

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

It’s in Our Genes: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Discover the research investigating hereditary cancers, those linked to inherited gene changes.

Artificial Intelligence in Action

Discover how artificial intelligence is used in cancer research

Discover - PDF version

Want to read the magazine offline? Download a PDF version of the magazine (.PDF, 4 MB)