News from the MCRC
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
We speak to Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn about clinical trials and how RAPID RT could improve survival rates for lung cancer patients.
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
MCRC Blog
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).
Training and Development
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
Partner News
14/07/2023
A celebration of Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements
On Friday 30th June, Manchester Breast Centre (MBC) hosted a Festschrift Meeting at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building to celebrate Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements.
Director's Update
30/06/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – June 2023
MCRC Blog
30/06/2023
ESTRO 2023
From 12th to 16th May 2023, representatives from the MCRC attended ESTRO 2023 in Austria, Vienna, alongside many esteemed radiotherapy colleagues for Europe’s largest industry exhibition in radiation oncology.
Partner News
27/06/2023
Sarah Harding legacy research project recruits first participant
A pioneering cancer research project launched in memory of singer Sarah Harding has recruited its first participant.
