News from the MCRC
Partner News
18/09/2023
Research to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer receives £500,000 funding from MRC
The funding will support work to investigate an ‘RNA therapeutic’ to activate the body's immune system.
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
MCRC Blog
30/08/2023
‘Together in Research’ Building Trust About Research in Our Community
On 26th July, the MCRC welcomed representatives of the charity Can Survive UK with the aim of co-creating research projects directly with the community.
Director's Update
28/08/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – Summer 2023
Partner News
23/08/2023
Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Paul Cusick is part of the PRIME RT trial, investigating the combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Podcast
15/08/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Fabio Gomes
Training and Development
14/08/2023
First Cohort of MB-PhD Students Complete Research Projects
Over the next two months, Macarena, Nadin and Hadiyat will return to their medical studies while also writing up their theses aiming to graduate with MBChB and PhD in 2025 or 2026.
Partner News
02/08/2023
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
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.
Partner News
14/07/2023
A celebration of Professor Tony Howell’s academic achievements
Director's Update
30/06/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – June 2023
June has been eventful at the MCRC with events to mark our postgraduate researchers, celebrating the lifetime work of Prof. Juan Valle, presenting research at international conferences as well as forging ahead with new research projects and alliances.
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.
