News from the MCRC
MCRC Blog
08/08/2024
Black in Cancer Conference 2024
On the 21st – 22nd of June 2024, the Black in Cancer Conference took place at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, USA.
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
As of July 2024, the renowned Professor Nic Jones will be taking a step back from his responsibilities here at the MCRC and the CRUK MI. This blog covers some, not all, milestones of the remarkable career of an even more remarkable person.
Research Spotlight
25/07/2024
Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts
MCRC Blog
19/07/2024
The Paterson Building Officially Opens
One year after researchers began moving in, the Paterson Building was officially opened by Professor Sir Paul Nurse on 17th July 2024.
MCRC Blog
17/07/2024
The International PhD Student Cancer Conference
MCRC Blog
11/07/2024
BCAN-RAY
The BCAN-RAY study which is looking at improving the risk assessment of breast cancer in younger women.
MCRC Blog
01/07/2024
‘I’m Still Me’: Art Exhibition
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
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
In early May 2024, the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) hosted four visiting radiotherapy specialists from Ukraine. During their time in Manchester, they visited various facilities used in cancer care at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCRC, and attended seminars and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings about cancer management in Greater Manchester.
