This #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, our Director Prof Samra Turajlić (@turajliclab.bsky.social) shared her thoughts: "Our postdoctoral researchers play a vital role in advancing our research mission - driving innovation, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive research culture. 1/3

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛 Cancer is different in children and young people, so it needs a different and dedicated approach. We partner with other charities, funders and people affected by these cancers across the UK and around the world – learn more: cruk.ink/3JEskaM

Thrilled to welcome #SamraTurajlić to the #ManchesterFamily 🐝! We are excited for her vision and leadership in driving world-class, multidisciplinary cancer research, and proud to be part of this journey together!

A warm welcome to Manchester, Samra! So excited for all of us here. #TeamManchester 🐝

A fantastic appointment by Manchester!

Today we are delighted to welcome Professor Samra Turajlić (@turajliclab.bsky.social) as our new Institute Director! Her work - spanning basic, translational & cancer research - has advanced our understanding of cancer biology & treatment Read more here: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

@nataliamoncaut.bsky.social, head of our Genome Editing and Mouse Models Core Facility, is co-organising a workshop on #GenomeEditing supported by @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social and @crick.ac.uk 🧬🧪🥼 Places are limited, so use this link to apply by 30th September: www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/uk-...

Very excited to join Manchester in the coming months and to continue work from the DFCI! Thanks to the great team here and from Ben for his mentorship and support.

Along with this example from @cruk-ci.bsky.social, we contributed to the recent @crukpolicy.bsky.social report on how UK immigration policy is negatively affecting international recruitment of cancer researchers Read the full story in @theobserveruk.bsky.social here: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

We are delighted to announce, along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the appointment of Dr Justin Loke - @jloke1.bsky.social - to the Amit Patel Leukaemia Research Fellowship, bringing his expertise in haematological research & #AML to our Institute www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/justin-...

Great to see this support from @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social for @cancerresearchuk.org shops In 2023/24, £134m was raised through this network of over 600 shops, superstores & online marketplaces, driving #CancerResearch, trials, detection & treatment to save lives www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Oglesby CBE (1939–2025). Her legacy lives on through the Oglesby Cancer Research Building and her unwavering support for cancer research in Manchester. Read more: www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/remembering-...

@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c

We are recruiting to a variety of roles, check out our Careers pages for all the details of research and operations positions including: 🥼 Scientific Officer 💻Computational Immunologist 🧪 Laboratory Aide 📝 Executive Assistant www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/ Join us to advance #Cancer Research

"Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today, as well as to teachers, parents and carers for their constant support." Professor Jane Clarke FRS, Chair of the Royal Society Advisory Committee for Mathematics Education responds to today's A level results. royalsociety.org/news/2025/08...

Today we welcomed the Lambros to the Paterson Building - two Aussie brothers running the entire UK in support of @cancerresearchuk.org Their fundraising page has info on all their marathons - even in the 30+ degree heat of #Manchester! givestar.io/gs/lambros--... #OncoSky #CanSky #CancerResearch

Today we welcomed the Lambros to the Paterson Building - two Aussie brothers running the entire UK in support of @cancerresearchuk.org Their fundraising page has info on all their marathons - even in the 30+ degree heat of #Manchester! givestar.io/gs/lambros--... #OncoSky #CanSky #CancerResearch

There are new talks available to watch on demand for EACR members: 📽️ Laura Escudero, 'Career progression in academia: from PhD student to PI' 📽️ Ultan McDermott, 'Transitions in life: from academia to industry' Log in using your membership details: eacr.org/on-demand-vi...

It's my first #newPI roll call on BlueSky! Calling all new #cancer PIs who just started or who are about to start their labs! Please say hi and what you work on so I can follow you if I don't already! 😃

We are recruiting! 🥼 Scientific Officer to work with @drwilliamhill.bsky.social 💻 Computational Immunologist in the lab of @santiagozelenay.bsky.social 📝 Executive Assistant to our new Institute Director Prof Samra Turajlić @turajliclab.bsky.social Details at: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/

We are recruiting! 🥼 Scientific Officer to work with @drwilliamhill.bsky.social 💻 Computational Immunologist in the lab of @santiagozelenay.bsky.social 📝 Executive Assistant to our new Institute Director Prof Samra Turajlić @turajliclab.bsky.social Details at: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/

I am honoured to give the Giuseppe Carnevali Endowed Lecture at the @danafarber.bsky.social.Thank you to @drchoueiri.bsky.social. l look forward to seeing friends and colleagues from DFCI @broadinstitute.org @rki.de @mgbresearch.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @royalmarsden.org

Please see below for an opportunity for an #ExecutiveAssistant to join us @cruk-mi.bsky.social

We are hiring an #ExecutiveAssistant to support our new Institute Director, Prof Samra Turajlić Apply online today at: apps.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/recruitment/... Starting Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum Closing Date: 28/08/2025 Duration of Post: Permanent Job Ref: MI/25/44

Thank you to Professor Valerie Speirs for visiting us from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social and giving a terrific talk on "Biological Insights into Breast Cancer in Men", hosted by Dr Sacha Howell at the @mcrcnews.bsky.social with @uom-dcs.bsky.social & @cruk-mi.bsky.social #breastcancer #research

Dr Amaya Viros, head of our Skin Cancer and Ageing Group, has spoken to @telegraphnews.bsky.social for an interview covering her research on #melanoma and #metastasis, and #PersonalisedMedicine See our website for a full write up and link to the article: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/dr-amay...

We're sharing so that the @cancerresearchuk.org account can see this incredible achievement - 106 laps of a playing field to run a marathon at school! That's #RaceForLife commitment and we're grateful for your support for #CancerResearch 👟👟🥇👟👟 (Bonus points for the drone shot!) #CanSky #OncoSky

🧠 Explore how AI, imaging & collaboration are reshaping brain tumour diagnosis. 📘 Read highlights from the recent ‘Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium’. 🔗 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/navigating-b...

🌟We congratulate Dr Evangelos Giampazolias - @giampazolias.bsky.social - on winning the @thebacr.bsky.social / @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award 2025 🌟 Visit our website for full details of the award & interview with Evangelos: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/staff-news/p...

👩‍🔬 Are you a PhD student hoping to maximise your impact? Hear from Sir Tony Kouzarides about his career combining research and entrepreneurship! 📅 Thursday 22 July 🕐 12.00 - 13.00 📍 Michael Smith Building, UoM ✅ Register now: lu.ma/52kso0kb

I'm deeply honoured to receive the BACR/AstraZeneca Young Scientist Frank Rose Award in recognition of my cancer research. Grateful to @thebacr.bsky.social @astra-zeneca.bsky.social ‬ #Mentors & #Colleagues whose support has shaped this journey. My reflections👇 🔗 www.bacr.org.uk/news/2025-ba...

Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk. University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation. Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social. www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...

Congratulations to @giampazolias.bsky.social, head of our Cancer Immunosurveillance Group, for receiving this @thebacr.bsky.social & @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award Read about his career so far & his current work linking the #microbiome to improvements in #immunotherapy ⬇️

🧑‍⚕️At The Christie, we are a selected institute to host the ESO Fellowship. Trainee oncologists can apply to spend 6 months with us in one of the following: ➡️ UGI Cancer ➡️ HPB Cancer/NET ➡️ Lung Cancer ➡️ Experimental Cancer Medicines (Immuno-Oncology) #TeamManchester 🐝 @christieinstitute.bsky.social

Very proud of @giampazolias.bsky.social who has just been awarded the prestigious 2025 BACR/AstraZeneca Young Scientist Frank Rose Award 🏆. #CancerImmunology #CancerResearch #TeamManchester 🐝 @cruk-mi.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social

Congratulations to @giampazolias.bsky.social, head of our Cancer Immunosurveillance Group, for receiving this @thebacr.bsky.social & @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award Read about his career so far & his current work linking the #microbiome to improvements in #immunotherapy ⬇️

🔴 Live right now! Tune into the ERC's online info session for research grant applicants. 👉 www.youtube.com/live/hf-HKgN...

Congratulations to Dr Luciano Nicosia, postdoctoral scientist in our Leukaemia Biology group, who has just been awarded an @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social Early Career Advancement Fellowship focused on exciting new treatment options for people with #myeloma and #AML bloodcancer.org.uk/news/manches...

🚀 Thinking of applying for an ERC grant? We have some great tips for researchers around the world! The European Research Council has launched a new set of instructional videos called "ERC Classes". ✨ Watch the first in the series: “How to get started with your ERC grant”👉 bit.ly/4eGVd1x

Congratulations to Dr Luciano Nicosia, postdoctoral scientist in our Leukaemia Biology group, who has just been awarded an @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social Early Career Advancement Fellowship focused on exciting new treatment options for people with #myeloma and #AML bloodcancer.org.uk/news/manches...

Congratulations to Prof Georges Lacaud, head of our Stem Cell Biology Group, on being nominated as "Entrepreneurial Group Leader of the Year" in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards from @crhorizons.bsky.social Full details of all nominees at: www.cancerresearchhorizons.com/innovation-a...

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨 @luisa86ferreira.bsky.social was one of 5 Conference Correspondents for @helloeacr.bsky.social at #EACR2025 She shares her reflections from the conference & spotted some familiar #Manchester #CancerResearch faces amongst the attendees 👇 www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/researc...

Something fun for your timeline - a 30K LEGO piece model of the Lovell Telescope @jodrellbank.bsky.social In research, you never know where good ideas or techniques are going to come from, so being part of @manchester.ac.uk means we have access to amazing minds & tech for solving #cancer problems

Familiar faces showcasing their work at the #EACR2025 #CRUKMI

Welcome!

Huge thanks to all my colleagues at @crick.ac.uk for their support and confidence!

Fantastic talk by Samra Turajlić on tumour evolution in ccRCC! We could not be prouder at Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute of our new director after such an outstanding presentation! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #EACR2025 #CRUKMI -

I am hugely honoured and excited to have the opportunity to lead the @cruk-mi.bsky.social and work alongside world-class scientists and our partners at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester to deliver for patients with cancer.

You can find out more about the appointment of Prof Samra Turajlić as our Director on our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess... Prof Turajlić is currently attending #EACR2025, as described by @luisa86ferreira.bsky.social, one of the Conference Correspondents for @helloeacr.bsky.social

Congratulations to the Crick’s Samra Turajlić on her new appointment as Director of the @cruk-mi.bsky.social 🥂