News from the MCRC
Researcher Stories
11/02/2026
Matthew Harris
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.
Director's Update
09/12/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – October–December 2025
Highlights from October-December 2025 include our International Advisory Board Meeting, launching Our Landmark 20th Anniversary Celebrations and the new EACS 2025 Fellowship announcement.
Partner News
06/11/2025
New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
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.
MCRC Blog
23/10/2025
Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project
Director's Update
25/09/2025
Bruce Daniels Joins The MCRC as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations
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.
MCRC Blog
23/09/2025
Faces of Leadership: Black Scientists Shaping Cancer Research and Care
Director's Update
15/09/2025
MCRC Director’s Update – June – September 2025
Highlights this summer include the International Wolfsberg Meeting, the visit from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to the MCRC, and the ACED Immunology Symposium 2025.
MCRC Blog
20/08/2025
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research
Partner News
15/08/2025
Remembering Mrs Jean Oglesby CBE 1939-2025
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.
MCRC Blog
13/08/2025
The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference Comes to Manchester
MCRC Blog
25/07/2025
Narrative Therapy for Trust-Building in Research
MCRC Blog
18/07/2025
Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium
MCRC Blog
03/07/2025
Connect, Create and Unite: Lung Health Equity Workshop
Research Spotlight
03/07/2025
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy: A Method to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Improve Patient Quality of Life?
