News from the MCRC
Research Spotlight
04/10/2023
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.
Director's Update
29/09/2023
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.
Partner News
19/09/2023
Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
Partner News
18/09/2023
Research to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer receives £500,000 funding from MRC
Research Spotlight
13/09/2023
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.
Podcast
11/09/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Corinne Faivre-Finn
Partner News
31/08/2023
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
Director's Update
30/08/2023
‘Together in Research’ Building Trust About Research in Our Community
Director's Update
28/08/2023
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.
Partner News
23/08/2023
Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Podcast
15/08/2023
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).
Director's Update
14/08/2023
First Cohort of MB-PhD Students Complete Research Projects
Partner News
02/08/2023
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
Podcast
31/07/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
We speak to Professor Caroline Dive about cancer biomarkers and how liquid biopsies could pave the way for lung cancer detection and treatment.
