News from the MCRC
Impact Case Study
Improving the standard of care for biliary tract cancers around the world
Professor Juan Valle has been leading a series of biliary tract cancer (BTC) clinical trials alongside other Medical Oncology clinicians to improve the standard of care for BTCs around the world.
MCRC Blog
20/07/2021
MCRC Director, Rob Bristow awarded The Weiss medal for distinguished contributions to radiation science
Professor Bristow discusses the importance of being awarded the Weiss medal, what it means to him and how it showcases Manchester’s research strengths.
Director's Update
30/06/2021
Director’s Update – June 2021
June sees us spotlight the development of the next-generation of cancer researchers as well as celebrate and acknowledge Pride month with a series of blogs demonstrating our continued commitment to equality diversity and inclusivity.
MCRC Blog
29/06/2021
Improving cancer care in the LGBTQ+ community
MCRC Blog
29/06/2021
#PrideInResearch at the MCRC
For this year’s pride month, we recognise the huge support within the MCRC for our vision of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work.
Alumni Stories
18/06/2021
Meet Dr Rebecca Lee
Training and Development
11/06/2021
Announcing the MB-PhD Summer Placements
A programme to help eligible prospective students get experience in a cancer research environment.
Researcher Stories
11/06/2021
Beth Rothwell – Proton therapy and the PRECISE group
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
MCRC Blog
28/05/2021
Introducing the Cancer Research Project Managers’ Network
Join the network to support cancer project managers across Manchester
MCRC Blog
28/05/2021
Widening Participation Project – Schools Engagement
Research Spotlight
25/05/2021
Scientists reveal how common anti-inflammatory drugs boost immunotherapy cancer treatments
Widely-used anti-inflammatory drugs make tumours more responsive to treatments which boost the anti-cancer function of the immune system, according to early University of Manchester research funded by Cancer Research UK.
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.
