News from the MCRC
Director's Update
30/06/2026
MCRC Director’s Update – April–June 2026
In this issue of the Director's Updates, I share highlights from key events and conferences I’ve attended between April to June 2026 and reflect on how these engagements are helping to advance the MCRC’s mission.
MCRC Blog
27/05/2026
The MCRC Biobank: Turning Tissue Donations into Tomorrow’s Treatments
Every year, thousands of cancer patients treated at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust choose to donate tissue samples to the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Biobank.
Training and Development
07/05/2026
MB-PhD Summer Placement Opportunities 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting our annual MB-PhD Summer Placement Opportunities in July and August 2026.
MCRC Blog
06/05/2026
Lab to Life: Innovations in Melanoma Conference
Research Spotlight
30/03/2026
UK cancer scientists uncover clues to what drives genetic tumour growth
Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood.
Director's Update
26/03/2026
MCRC Director’s Update – January–March 2026
Partner News
17/03/2026
New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest brain tumour
Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood.
Researcher Stories
20/02/2026
Eleanor Richards
Director's Update
12/02/2026
Professor Ludwig Dubois appointed as Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and Division of Cancer Sciences – Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) are delighted to welcome Professor Ludwig Dubois as the new Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester.
Researcher Stories
11/02/2026
Matthew Harris
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
MCRC Blog
23/10/2025
Friendly society donates £67,000 to fund Prevent Breast Cancer research project
Representatives from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, visited the Manchester Cancer Research Centre on Thursday 2 October to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to help progress its innovative breast cancer prevention 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.
