News from the MCRC
Research Spotlight
25/06/2024
Mum of three cancer-free after taking part in the PRIME-RT clinical trial at The Christie
As part of the trial, Lyndsey received a combination of radiotherapy together with chemotherapy alongside a new immunotherapy*** drug called Durvalumab
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.
Research Spotlight
21/06/2024
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
MCRC Blog
19/06/2024
Greater Manchester Cancer Conference 2024
From the 14th-15th May 2024, members of the MCRC Operations Team had the pleasure of attending the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, held at the Deansgate Hilton Hotel.
MCRC Blog
12/06/2024
Radiotherapy in Ukraine – Visiting Seminar
MCRC Blog
11/06/2024
Cancer and the Host: Tumour Immunology – Cancer Research UK conference
On Tuesday 7th of May, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) hosted the ‘Cancer and the Host: Tumour Immunology conference’ at the Francis Crick Institute in London. Florentia Mousoullou, Cancer Sciences PhD student and Science Communication Ambassador, gives her overview of the day.
MCRC Blog
31/05/2024
ESTRO 2024
Director's Update
31/05/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – May 2024
Discussing my trip to Australia for the Pan Prostate Cancer Group Meeting (PPCG) followed by a seminar I delivered on ‘Prostate Cancer’ as part of the NSW Big Ideas Oncology Seminar Series, my lab group’s visit to Cambridge University, ESTRO conference, Greater Manchester Cancer Conference and a look ahead to my trip to Paris for Institut Curie Senior Advisory Board and a meeting for Prostate Cancer UK.
Researcher Stories
22/05/2024
Meet Dr George Morrissey
Partner News
10/05/2024
“Under the radar” prostate cancer targeted by new research to stop disease returning
Dr Jane Shortall is pioneering a brand-new way to plan, deliver, and follow up on radiotherapy treatments.
Director's Update
30/04/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – April 2024
MCRC Blog
26/04/2024
Breast Cancer Research Among Black Women Conference 2024
On 12th of March 2024, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, in collaboration with The University of Manchester, held its inaugural Breast Cancer Research Among Black Women conference at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
Podcast
23/04/2024
Season Two now available – One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast
This is One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast brought to you by the University of Manchester and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre. Catch up on our five episodes from Season 2 focussing on 'Lung Cancer: From basic biology to transformative therapies'.
