News from the MCRC
Research Spotlight
11/01/2021
Ultraviolet radiation causes rare type of eye cancer
Ultraviolet radiation can cause a rare type of eye cancer, conjunctival melanoma, according to University of Manchester research
Director's Update
18/12/2020
Director’s Update – December 2020
Partner News
02/12/2020
Professor Caroline Dive is named as Interim Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Research Spotlight
09/11/2020
‘First of its kind’ clinical trial to bring hope to people with lung cancer
Research Spotlight
06/11/2020
Lynch syndrome and endometrial cancer: How our research led to new NICE guidance
The publication of a new national health guideline on Lynch syndrome and endometrial (womb) cancer is an important step forward for women’s health, Lynch syndrome diagnosis, and cancer prevention.
Partner News
02/11/2020
Breakthrough Oncology Development Programme launched
Partner News
26/10/2020
Mum’s heartfelt reason for backing children’s brain tumour research
A mum from Ashton-under-Lyne – whose six-year-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumour after the school nurse spotted a squint in his eye – is backing a million-dollar research project into childhood cancer research, which is being co-led by a team of scientists from Manchester.
MCRC Blog
23/10/2020
But… What about secondary breast cancer?
Research Spotlight
22/10/2020
Manchester launches national project to understand changes in radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer patients during COVID-19
A new national project investigating changes in radiotherapy services during COVID-19 has been launched by a team of Manchester cancer clinicians.
MCRC Blog
15/10/2020
Community Engagement: Now is the time
Partner News
18/09/2020
The Christie and The University of Manchester commit to improving cancer outcomes in Kenya
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester helped mark an ongoing partnership with Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) in Kenya by taking part in the official opening ceremony.
Research Spotlight
17/08/2020
Manchester researchers use innovative artificial intelligence in COVID-19 technology trial
Director's Update
29/06/2020
Director’s Update – June 2020
Research Spotlight
20/05/2020
Researchers discover new method of detecting endometrial cancer
Researchers have confirmed a new non-invasive test can be used to help with the early detection of endometrial cancer and at-risk patients
