🎥 Cancer Questions Answered: Episode 2 MCRC PhD student Adesewa Adebisi explains why cancer is so difficult to treat. She explains how cancer’s diversity and adaptability make it one of medicine’s greatest challenges. ow.ly/j9bh50WYNB9

We are looking for visionary scientists ready to establish an independent, world-leading research programme & take full advantage of the extraordinary collaborative ecosystem including @mcrcnews.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & @cruknbc.bsky.social #OncoSky

Exciting news - we are recruiting new Group Leaders! 🥼 We are seeking to appoint exceptional early-career scientists & clinician scientists as #GroupLeaders to develop bold, innovative, high-impact #CancerResearch programmes Full details on our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...

Join us for the next cancer research webinar "Let’s Talk About…Being a Cancer Researcher Affected by Cancer" with Prof. Tim Witney and Prof. Sandra Strauss. 📅Thursday 2nd October 2025 ⏰12-1pm 💻Online Register now: ow.ly/HpYA50WYIYs

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab. ow.ly/jw0950WMCUk

🎥 Cancer Questions Answered: Episode 1 In the first episode of our new video series Cancer Questions Answered, MCRC PhD student Adesewa Adebisi tackles one of the most frequently asked questions: “Why isn’t there a cure for cancer?” Watch here: ow.ly/BNn850WYKyJ

The STAMPEDE prostate cancer clinical trial, co-led by The Christie and the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, has investigated whether the diabetes drug metformin can improve survival outcomes or reduce the severity of treatment-related side effects. ow.ly/hPOi50WRVfa

Starting September with an excellent seminar by Professor Roger Gomis from @irbbarcelona.org on “ER+ Breast cancer metastasis cell fate mapping”. Thank you for visiting us in Manchester and sorry about the rain! @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social

🎓 80 years of Occupational Health at the @manchester.ac.uk Join us Oct 1st for talks, panels, and a special lecture by Prof. Malcolm Sim. Let’s celebrate the past and shape the future of occupational health. 📍 Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80-years-o... #UoM #OccupationalHealth #COEH

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab. ow.ly/QPWa50WMCTX

People make places. Proud to be part of #TeamManchester 🐝, and to work alongside inspiring colleagues who consistently go above and beyond - always putting patients first. 🏆 The Christie NHS Foundation Trust @mcrcnews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The STAMPEDE prostate cancer clinical trial, co-led by The Christie and the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, has investigated whether the diabetes drug metformin can improve survival outcomes or reduce the severity of treatment-related side effects. ow.ly/hPOi50WRVfa

🚨 PhD Opportunity Join a cutting-edge PhD project focused on enhancing radiotherapy for gliomas using innovative nanoparticle drug delivery systems. 📅 Applications now open! 🔗 crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/opportunities/targeted-radio-sensitisation-of-gliomas-via-nanoparticle-drug-conjugates

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab. ow.ly/JMef50WMCSt

🧬 Over 200 PhD students from across Europe recently came to Manchester for the 18th International Cancer Conference - a celebration of collaboration, innovation & future leaders in cancer research. Read the event highlights in our blog 👉 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/the-18th-int...

🎓 Thinking about a PhD? Each year, we offer fully funded Clinical, Non-Clinical & MB-PhD opportunities. No projects are open to application right now — but more are coming soon! 📬 Sign up for updates & be the first to know when new projects go live: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/study/resear...

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-...

Big science energy in Manchester! 🧬🏙️ The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference brought together 200+ brilliant minds for 3 days of sharing, learning & connecting. Read our highlights from the event 🔗 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/the-18th-int...

Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social for the next inclusive cancer research seminar: “Let’s Talk About… Being a cancer researcher affected by cancer". 📅 Thurs 2 October 🕛 12-1pm 💻 Online Register here ➡️ zurl.co/rYL5O @mcrcnews.bsky.social

🫂A groundbreaking project at The University of Manchester used narrative therapy techniques to foster trust between researchers and South Asian women, aiming to uncover the underlying factors contributing to low breast screening attendance in this community across the UK. ow.ly/zFOH50Wxgnn

🧬 A new online tool helps predict relapse risk in early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Developed by @officialuom.bsky.social , The Christie & US partners, the E-HIPI calculator uses real patient data to personalise care & reduce side effects. 🔗 Read more: www.express.co.uk/life-style/h...

🧠 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...

🎗️Earlier diagnosis. Better care. Great to support the Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations & Strategies Symposium, led by Prof Petra Hamerlik bringing together experts & lived experience to drive progress in brain tumour diagnostics. Read more: shorturl.at/DVqfv @mcrcnews.bsky.social

👩‍🔬 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

Our next 'Let's Talk About...' webinar w CRUK Scotland Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social @crukcamcentre.bsky.social looks at the challenges of experiencing cancer or supporting a loved one, while working in cancer research. Thurs 2 Oct, 12-1pm. Free, all research staff and students welcome bit.ly/3IC8oEL

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

12% of all cancers are linked to an inherited gene change Identifying the syndromes and individuals at risk are therefore crucial to detecting cancers early Discover the CanCYP, ATLAS and DONATION projects supporting early hereditary cancer detection. www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/its-in-our-g...

🚨 New cross-institutional study from researchers at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @icr.ac.uk & @cruk-mi.bsky.social use microfluidic “vessel-on-chip” technology to reveal how circulating tumour cells release “shearosomes” and promote metastasis. 👉 bit.ly/3Ib6paq #Cancer #ConvergenceScience

🧬 A new clinical trial is changing how we treat advanced melanoma. The DyNAMIc study uses blood tests to track tumour DNA in real time - helping doctors personalise treatment, reduce resistance & minimise side effects. Led by The Christie & @cancerresearchuk.org 🔗 www.express.co.uk/life-style/h...

📢 Next week! Don't miss the next inclusive cancer research seminar: “Let’s Talk About… Our Experience of the Menopause”. 📅 Monday 7 July 🕛 12-1pm 💻 Online Register here: zurl.co/I8Dxb @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social

Join us for the next inclusive cancer research seminar: “Let’s Talk About… Our Experience of the Menopause” with Johanna Field-Rayner & her husband Giles. 📅 Monday 7 July 🕛 12-1pm 💻 Online Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

Join us for the next inclusive cancer research seminar: “Let’s Talk About… Our Experience of the Menopause” with Johanna Field-Rayner & her husband Giles. 📅 Monday 7 July 🕛 12-1pm 💻 Online Register here: zurl.co/I8Dxb @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social

🇬🇧🇨🇦 Wrapping up an inspiring 2-day visit with colleagues from The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto! 🧬 We explored new ways to collaborate & boost our global impact in cancer research. 🌍 We're excited to grow our partnerships & expand training opportunities for future cancer scientists.

📣 Join us on Thursday 19 June for an MCRC Seminar with Prof Maarten Albersen (KU Leuven). ‘Penile Cancer Beyond the Clinic: Translational Research Enabled by Centralised Care’ 📍 OCRB Lecture Theatre 🕙 10–11am 🆓 No sign-up needed ☕ Drinks from 9:45am

Welcome to Manchester Professor Samra Turajilić! We're excited to work together to continue to build Manchester as an international powerhouse in cancer research Find out more about Samra's appointment as the new Director of the @cruk-mi.bsky.social👇

🎓 There's still time to join our guest lecture with Prof. Ros Eeles on genetic risk & targeted screening in prostate cancer 📅 18 June 🕥 10:45–11:45 AM 📍 OCRB Lecture Theatre 🎟️ Free 👉 Register now: ow.ly/o2Kj50W6hJY

🌟Alumni Spotlight 📷 From an MB-PhD at The University of Cambridge to leading immunotherapy trials at The Christie. We spoke to Prof Fiona Thistlethwaite to learn more about her career journey, research, & advice to prospective MB-PhD students. 📷 Read now: www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/meet-profess...

👏 We've had an incredible two days at the MCRC–Division of Cancer Sciences #PGRShowcase! Huge thanks to our PhD researchers for sharing their brilliant work, to our keynote speakers for inspiring talks, and to the organising team for making it all happen! 💡🔬

Great to see some of our PhD researchers presenting their cutting-edge breast cancer research at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre - Division of Cancer Sciences Postgraduate Research Showcase this week. @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social @saracabral24.bsky.social

🔬Today we’re celebrating our brilliant PhD researchers at the MCRC– @uom-dcs.bsky.social PGR Research Showcase! Over the next two days, our clinical and non-clinical postgraduate researchers will be presenting posters and talks highlighting their innovative research.

Applications are open for our MB-PhD Summer Placements! Spend a week in the lab of a cancer research & gain hands-on experience. If you’re an @officialuom.bsky.social or University of Leeds MB-ChB student or are studying on the St Andrews Manchester pathway find out how to apply. 👉 bit.ly/4jRXn05

🌟 Alumni Spotlight🌟 From an MB-PhD at The University of Cambridge, to leading immunotherapy trials at The Christie. We spoke to Prof Fiona Thistlethwaite to learn more about her career journey & advice to prospective MB-PhD students. 📖 Read her story: www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/meet-profess...

🧪 On #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, we’re spotlighting DETECTION-2 — a trial using a simple blood test to catch melanoma recurrence earlier by detecting ctDNA. Dr. Becki Lee & patient rep Jemima Lawrance discuss the trial's impact in this short Q&A video. 👇 #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

🔬🌍 #CaPRI2025 brought 250+ global delegates to Salford to explore cancer innovation, inequality & interdisciplinary care. Organised by @MCRCnews & supported by @CR_UK, it sparked vital conversations in #PrimaryCare. Read our highlights and reflections: www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/ca-pri-2025-...

Summer placement opportunity for medical students. Working with @oncocook.bsky.social @aliciamconway.bsky.social and others at the CRUK National Biomarker Centre and The Christie Hospital. Understanding malignancy of unknown origin (MUO). Info below 👇🏻

Join our MB-PhD Taster Session to learn more about combining your medical training with PhD research. ⏰ Learn more about our application process 🧑‍ Hear from current students 🐝 Learn what it’s like to study in Manchester 📅 Wednesday 28 May ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cruk-manch...

Applications are open for our MB-PhD Summer Placements! Spend a week in the lab of a cancer research & gain hands-on experience. If you’re an @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, @universityofleeds.bsky.social MB-ChB or @uniofstandrews.bsky.social student find out how to apply. 👉 bit.ly/4jRXn05

Congratulations Corinne on the @ESTRO_RT #BreurAward Do we have parity of women in leadership? NO #ESTRO25 @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @mguckenberger.bsky.social

Day 2 at #CaPRI2025 Prof. @richarddneal.bsky.social presenting the Galleri Trial - Role of Primary Care in addressing #inequalities in #cancer screening @qmul.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @apexcomms.bsky.social

Looking forward to two days of networking and presentations #CaPRI2025 in Salford. First plenary so busy I'm glad I've got my own (wheel)chair! But scared of all the ramps though