News from the MCRC
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
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
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
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
During the month, members of the MCRC were awarded with various AACR awards, we were visited by the FASTMAN cohort, and I spoke at a Prostate Cancer UK event, alongside other developments.
