News from the MCRC
MCRC Blog
11/09/2024
In2STEM Work Experience Programme 2024
From 19th – 23rd August 2024, we welcomed a group of A-Level students for a week-long work experience programme at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, Paterson Building and Christie NHS Foundation Trust clinics and research facilities.
Research Spotlight
18/08/2024
New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
Using oxygen-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (OE-MRI) scientists were able to map parts of tumours that had oxygen deficiency in patients with head and neck cancer
Research Spotlight
08/08/2024
Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer
A pioneering study, led by UK universities has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of the genetic makeup of colorectal cancer.
MCRC Blog
08/08/2024
Black in Cancer Conference 2024
Director's Update
31/07/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – July 2024
Discussing the Paterson Building’s official opening ceremony, Professor Nic Jones’ retirement, ‘I'm Still Me’ art instillation, My trip to Germany for the NCT Scientific Advisory Board and Peter Hoskin's Marie Curie Medal.
MCRC Blog
31/07/2024
A Fond Farewell – Professor Nic Jones Retires
Research Spotlight
25/07/2024
Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts
The paper published in the British Journal of General Practice argues that changing the NHS guidelines will allow GPs to proactively speak to men who are most at risk of getting the disease.
MCRC Blog
19/07/2024
The Paterson Building Officially Opens
MCRC Blog
17/07/2024
The International PhD Student Cancer Conference
From the 11th-13th of June 2024, PhD students of the Max Delbrück Center (MDC) hosted the 17th International PhD Student Cancer Conference (IPSCC) in Berlin, Germany.
MCRC Blog
11/07/2024
BCAN-RAY
MCRC Blog
01/07/2024
‘I’m Still Me’: Art Exhibition
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the ‘I'm Still Me’ art exhibition, a poignant and inspiring display that showcases the journey of cancer rehabilitation through the use of facial prostheses.
Research Spotlight
25/06/2024
Mum of three cancer-free after taking part in the PRIME-RT clinical trial at The Christie
Director's Update
24/06/2024
MCRC Director’s Update June 2024
Looking back on June with a visit to the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2024 annual meeting, my trip to European Association for Cancer Research annual congress, the National Biomarker Centre launch
and the PGR Showcase with special guests Dr Lindsay Cauthen and Professor David Kok.
Training and Development
21/06/2024
From Labs to Lives: Manchester’s Next Generation of Cancer Leaders
On the 3rd and 4th June 2024, the MCRC and Division of Cancer Sciences held the third annual Postgraduate Research Showcase.
