News from the MCRC
Podcast
21/11/2022
Season One now available – One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
This is One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast brought to you by the University of Manchester and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre.
MCRC Blog
16/11/2022
The Health Economics of Cancer Care
We speak to Dr Alex Thompson, a Senior Research Fellow based at the Manchester Centre for Health Economics (MCHE) about the importance of health economics within the cancer care continuum.
Director's Update
02/11/2022
MCRC Director’s Update – October 2022
Following an eventful October, Rob reflects on an eventful month featuring travelling across the globe to attend various academic conferences as well as success in recent NIHR grants.
Partner News
14/10/2022
Greater Manchester awarded its largest ever research funding to tackle health inequalities and drive health improvements across the city region
MCRC Blog
13/10/2022
Cakes and Cycles: Fundraising for Re-Write Cancer
Thanks to our amazing fundraising team who helped us to raise an incredible £442.40 to support Re-Write Cancer
Partner News
12/10/2022
Groundbreaking Manchester partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award
Research Spotlight
05/10/2022
How can we encourage the UK public to stop indoor tanning?
Dr Tracy Epton, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at The University of Manchester, summarises a recently published systematic review of qualitative evidence by The University of Manchester which assesses the reasons behind people using indoor tanning devices.
Research Spotlight
04/10/2022
Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists
Director's Update
30/09/2022
MCRC Director’s Update – September 2022
As Summer closes, Rob reflects on the ESMO conference, a new Chair in Neuro-Oncology, launching a new podcast platform, and the latest Director's Lecture from Bob Tillman.
Impact Case Study
Changing clinical practice for patients with Lymphoma
Podcast
23/09/2022
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
Available now, our new podcast gives researchers a new platform to speak about their research.
Research Spotlight
22/09/2022
Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers
Partner News
20/09/2022
Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Manchester
Professor Petra Hamerlik, one of the world’s leading experts in neuro-oncology, has joined The University of Manchester to develop translational brain tumour research as the first-ever The Brain Tumour Charity Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology.
Partner News
31/08/2022
The Christie is the first UK hospital to become a European Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence
The Christie is recognised across three corse areas: clinical care, research and education
