News from the MCRC
Researcher Stories
11/06/2021
Beth Rothwell – Proton therapy and the PRECISE group
We speak to Beth Rothwell about proton beam therapy and her PhD working within the PRECISE group to develop a model to look at how oxygen reacts in cells post radiation.
Research Spotlight
08/06/2021
Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers
Women may have a stronger immune response to a common form of skin cancer than men, according to early research on mice and human cells.
Director's Update
28/05/2021
Director’s Update – May 2021
May has seen us acknowledge and celebrate our international research with a new commitment to work with colleagues in Kenya, as well as launch a new centre dedicated to research of brain diseases.
MCRC Blog
28/05/2021
Introducing the Cancer Research Project Managers’ Network
MCRC Blog
28/05/2021
Widening Participation Project – Schools Engagement
As part of Widening Participation activities at the University of Manchester, colleagues from across the Division of Cancer Sciences and MCRC partners came together to inspire and inform secondary school pupils from under-represented communities and showcase the numerous and varied roles within cancer research.
Research Spotlight
25/05/2021
Scientists reveal how common anti-inflammatory drugs boost immunotherapy cancer treatments
MCRC Blog
19/05/2021
Big data for small patients
Dr Marianne Aznar talks about her recent EPSRC fellowship to establish which parts of organs are most susceptible to damage, so future treatment plans can avoid such regions to reduce side-effects.
Alumni Stories
19/05/2021
Meet Dr Ben Abbott
Director's Update
14/05/2021
Paterson Building Development Update – May 2021
As the building reaches the fourth floor, Professor Nic Jones, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the MCRC updates in the first of our new quarterly updates.
Director's Update
26/04/2021
Director’s Update – April 2021
Research Spotlight
24/03/2021
First proton beam therapy clinical trial in the UK
The first proton beam therapy clinical trial in the UK is now taking place at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
MCRC Blog
08/03/2021
International Women’s Day 2021
Research Spotlight
25/02/2021
Critical step forward for radiotherapy with a new method to treat cancer
A new research development from The University of Manchester and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust has shown progress for developing a potential new cancer treatment using high energy electron beams.
Impact Case Study
Identifying genetic variation of prostate cancer in Kenya: A move towards healthcare equality
David Wedge is carrying out research to identify what mutations occur in Kenyan men with the aim of identifying if these are caused by environmental factors or inherited genes
