News from the MCRC
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
From 3rd to 7th May 2024, representatives from the MCRC attended ESTRO 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland alongside many esteemed radiotherapy colleagues for Europe’s largest industry exhibition in radiation oncology.
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
Partner News
17/04/2024
Paterson named Building of the Year 2023 by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
The Paterson has been named Building of the Year 2023 by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Read more about this award and what it means for our partnership.
Partner News
10/04/2024
MCRC Springboard Awards
Podcast
09/04/2024
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Professor Matt Evison and patient Sally Hayton
We speak to Professor Matt Evison, Professor of Thoracic oncology, and never-smoker ALK+ lung cancer patient, Sally Hayton about overcoming barriers to early detection in symptomatic lung cancer patients.
Partner News
05/04/2024
Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training
MCRC Blog
27/03/2024
International Women’s Day 2024 at the OCRB
On Friday 8th March, the MCRC supported Dr Simona Valletta, Chair of the Women in Cancer Network in Manchester, in hosting an International Women’s Day 2024 event at the Oglesby Cancer Research Centre.
Director's Update
26/03/2024
MCRC Director’s Update – March 2024
In this video update, Rob discusses his visit to DKFZ, the AstraZeneca-Cambridge Symposium, our International Women's Day event, the Breast Cancer Research Among Black Women Conference, The Paterson winning 'building of the year', CRUK’s Data-driven cancer research conference and a look to the future.
