News from the MCRC
Research Spotlight
09/10/2023
Hereditary Cancers – Li Fraumeni Syndrome
We speak to Dr Emma Woodward about changing the standards of care in early detection of Li Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) and the ATLAS study.
Research Spotlight
04/10/2023
New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer
The study found that 61% of all SPED trials focused on just three cancer types – colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer.
Director's Update
29/09/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – September 2023
September sees us celebrate the successes of our research community and spotlight RAPID-RT and other precision medicine trials.
Partner News
19/09/2023
Swinton cancer patient joins a clinical trial at The Christie at Oldham
Partner News
18/09/2023
Research to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer receives £500,000 funding from MRC
The funding will support work to investigate an ‘RNA therapeutic’ to activate the body's immune system.
Research Spotlight
13/09/2023
RAPID-RT: New study aims to improve survival rates for lung cancer patients
Podcast
11/09/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Corinne Faivre-Finn
We speak to Professor Corinne Faivre-Finn about clinical trials and how RAPID RT could improve survival rates for lung cancer patients.
Partner News
31/08/2023
15 outstanding NHS clinicians and researchers named MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs 2023
MCRC Blog
30/08/2023
‘Together in Research’ Building Trust About Research in Our Community
On 26th July, the MCRC welcomed representatives of the charity Can Survive UK with the aim of co-creating research projects directly with the community.
Director's Update
28/08/2023
MCRC Director’s Update – Summer 2023
Partner News
23/08/2023
Trial drug helps rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Paul Cusick is part of the PRIME RT trial, investigating the combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Podcast
15/08/2023
One in Two: A Manchester Cancer Research Podcast with Fabio Gomes
Training and Development
14/08/2023
First Cohort of MB-PhD Students Complete Research Projects
Over the next two months, Macarena, Nadin and Hadiyat will return to their medical studies while also writing up their theses aiming to graduate with MBChB and PhD in 2025 or 2026.
Partner News
02/08/2023
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
