News from the MCRC
Researcher Stories
23/11/2021
Madeleine Strach
We speak to Madeleine Strach about rare cancers and her work with The Christie Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre (CPOC) research group on appendix cancer.
MCRC Blog
19/11/2021
ACES (Alternative Cervical Screening): Acceptability of a urine self-test for cervical screening in the LGBTQ+ population
The LBTM+ ACES project aims to explore the acceptability of a non-invasive, self-taken urine screening test for cervical screening in the LB and TM population, which has the potential to increase the number of individuals screened and narrow the health inequality gap.
Researcher Stories
12/11/2021
Jim Zhong – CRUK Leeds-Manchester Clinical Research Training Fellow
We speak to Jim Zhong about his CRUK Leeds-Manchester Clinical Research Training Fellow.
MCRC Blog
11/11/2021
CRUK Manchester Centre PhD Training Schemes
MCRC Blog
08/11/2021
Re-write Cancer: Manchester Can…
In the next five years, Manchester can: "Use your blood sample to understand unique molecular features of your cancer in real-time."
Director's Update
08/11/2021
Paterson Building Development Update – November 2021
MCRC Blog
04/11/2021
BARD: A national targeted breast screening programme for women who received radiotherapy to breast tissue when age under 36
To mark International Project Manager’s Day, Dr Joanna Williams, Senior Project Manager, discusses the diversity of her role as a Project Manager in contributing to the national Breast screening After Radiotherapy Dataset (BARD), and highlights the importance of breast cancer screening in higher risk populations
Director's Update
26/10/2021
MCRC Director’s Update – October 2021
MCRC Blog
22/10/2021
Welcome to our new PhD and postgraduate students
Our current PhD students and staff share their research highlights and top tips for carrying out a successful PhD in Manchester at the MCRC, University of Manchester & CRUK Manchester Centre Welcome Event for our new PhD and Postgraduate students,
Research Spotlight
14/10/2021
Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award
MCRC Blog
13/10/2021
Meet the MCRC: Christine Mullen
Meet the MCRC Strategic Operations Team. We sat down with Christine Mullen, Executive Assistant to the MCRC Directors, to find out more about her and her role at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre.
MCRC Blog
13/10/2021
Meet the MCRC: Caroline Stone
MCRC Blog
13/10/2021
STEM Engagement: An Interview with Dr Heather Williams
Dr Heather Williams explains why she takes an active role in STEM engagement
Impact Case Study
Changing National Healthcare Guidance – A Lynch Syndrome Example
As a result of the PETALS study, Manchester researchers changed NICE Guidelines so now women diagnosed with womb cancer are now screened for Lynch syndrome.
