A new Prostate Cancer UK-funded trial, co-led by Professor Ananya Choudhury at The University of Manchester, will explore if a fibre supplement can reduce side effects from radiotherapy for prostate cancer. https://ow.ly/sBSf50ZjJ9h

🔬 Another fantastic 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗼-𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗠𝗜𝗢𝗡) meeting! Great to bring together colleagues from academia, NHS & industry to showcase Manchester-led immuno-oncology research, celebrate recent presentations at major international 🌍 conferences. @mcrcnews.bsky.social

Join us for the next event in the MCRC’s 20th anniversary seminar series: a keynote from Professor Mark Lawler. Discover how data, digital health and policy can help tackle cancer inequalities and improve outcomes. 📅 8 July, 3–4pm 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building 🔗https://ow.ly/SuoN50ZcI2S

Thank you @marleenkok.bsky.social for visiting from @nkinl.bsky.social giving a great talk on Tumor dynamics during breast cancer immunotherapy,co-hosted by @cruk-mi.bsky.social, Samra Turajlić & @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social, @robclarkelab.bsky.social. @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social

Congratulations to @saracabral24.bsky.social for winning the Early Career Researcher prize at the British Breast Group 2026 Meeting 👏Well deserved Sara! @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social

What happens to donated tissue samples after surgery or treatment? Our latest blog explores how the MCRC Biobank is turning donations into a powerful resource for cancer research – with 230,000+ samples already helping scientists drive new discoveries. Read more: https://ow.ly/c0pZ50Z5Evl

Join us for the next event in the MCRC’s 20th anniversary seminar series: a keynote from Professor Mark Lawler. Discover how data, digital health and policy can help tackle cancer inequalities and improve outcomes. 📅 8 July, 3–4pm 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building 🔗https://ow.ly/SuoN50ZcI2S

Thank you Lobular Moon Shot Project supporters, Jayne Brumpton & students from Rugby School for fundraising to support our lobular breast cancer research. It was great to meet & show you some of the work we are doing in @robclarkelab.bsky.social's lab at @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social

Congratulations to Professor Gareth Evans who has recently been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

This #LearningDisabilityWeek, our new Voices for safety episode explores inequalities in cancer care for people with a learning disability. Dr Oliver Kennedy shares findings on delayed diagnosis, reduced treatment, and what must change. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5gFJ...

Delighted to be in beautiful Negrar with the faculty and fantastic hosts @alongi_filippo Gearing up to debate adaptive #radiotherapy - I'm against!😉 @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social x.com/i/status/206...

How do donated tissue samples help shape future cancer treatments? Our latest blog explores the work of the MCRC Biobank, which has collected more than 230,000 samples from nearly 30,000 patients to support cutting-edge cancer research. Read more: https://ow.ly/ozuS50Z5EsS

Join us for our next MCRC Guest Lecture with Dr Payal Khincha from the National Cancer Institute. Discover the latest research on Li-Fraumeni syndrome & what it could mean for people at high inherited risk of cancer. 📅 Monday 22 June, 12–1pm 📍 OCRB Lecture Theatre https://ow.ly/ElEx50Zckln

Had an amazing time speaking at @pintofscience.uk about how the #GutMicrobiome 🦠 shapes #AntiTumourImmunity 💥 Thanks to my #Lab @cruk-mi.bsky.social, the organisers, the speakers, everyone who attended and the #TeamManchester🐝 @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @mcrcnews.bsky.social

Applications are open for our MB-PhD Summer Placements, taking place from July to September 2026. 🎓🚀 We spoke to students who completed MB-PhD Summer Placements last year and are now beginning their MB-PhDs at the MCRC: https://www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/mb-phd-summer-placement-opportunities-2026/

Want to help shape the future of cancer research? We’re hiring a Strategic Research & Development Lead at the MCRC – a brilliant opportunity to drive ambitious research, support major funding bids and build impactful partnerships. Apply by 14 June: https://ow.ly/6AMS50Z6B16

🧬How can #genomics help us uncover cancer's vulnerabilities? Join us to hear how novel genomic approaches are revealing new insights into #cancer evolution and identifying potential therapeutic targets. #ConvergingOnCancer International Seminar 📅 2 July, 10-11am BST

Sign up for two keynote at the MCRC-DCS Postgraduate Research Showcase this week. On 10 June, Dr Karol Nowicki-Osuch will discuss early cancer detection: https://ow.ly/ezK150Z5AlU On 11 June, Dr Tom Kisby will share advice on the CRUK Career Development Fellowship Award: https://ow.ly/OxOm50Z5AlV

Thinking about an MB-PhD? Our summer placements give Manchester, Leeds and St Andrews MBChB students a unique insight into clinical academia. Spend a week in labs, meet researchers, and explore our MB-PhD studentships. 🎓🚀 Applications are now open: https://ow.ly/u9ZA50YXwIQ

We’re hiring a Strategic Research & Development Lead at the MCRC. A great opportunity to help drive major cancer research initiatives, support funding success and build impactful partnerships. Apply by 14 June 2026: https://ow.ly/Zyql50Z6B2y

Join us for a keynote lecture with Dr Tom Kisby on the CRUK Career Development Fellowship Award. Learn more about this funding opportunity, what makes a strong fellowship application, & how it can support the transition to research independence. 📅 11 June, 15:15–16:15 🔗 https://ow.ly/71O150Z0a9G

Our latest blog looks back at the Lab to Life: Innovations in Melanoma conference where researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and industry partners came together in Manchester to share ideas, spark collaboration and explore the latest advances in the field. https://ow.ly/niet50YXwkF

Advance your career and learn from experts at the forefront of fighting cancer and improving patient outcomes with Transformative Oncology from The University of Manchester. Apply before 30 June to receive a 10% discount on tuition fees. https://ow.ly/yzFv50XU62T

Join us for the Manchester Cancer Research Centre – Division of Cancer Sciences PGR Showcase Keynote Lecture with Dr Karol Nowicki-Osuch. Explore how decoding cancer initiation could enable earlier detection of gastric and oesophageal cancers. Register now : https://ow.ly/RFkz50YXIF4

Applications are now open for our MB-PhD Summer Placements. Meet MB-PhD project supervisors, spend a week in the lab & explore the breadth of cancer research in Manchester. We spoke to students who completed MB-PhD Summer Placements last year. Read their stories: https://ow.ly/eNLj50YXxga

Our #ESTRO26 day 2 highlights include more posters from our PBT fellows, and a talk from Prof Peter Hoskin #WhereisHoskin on organ preservation in an era of systemic therapy. We're excited to host our 4th ESTRO Academic Reception this evening alongside @mcrcnews.bsky.social & @petermaccc.bsky.social

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our #ESTRO26 Academic Reception, hosted alongside @mcrcnews.bsky.social & @petermaccc.bsky.social! We had a great evening connecting with our colleagues from across the globe & celebrating their amazing work for the fourth year running 🎉🌏

Our latest blog looks back at the Lab to Life: Innovations in Melanoma conference where researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and industry partners came together in Manchester to share ideas, spark collaboration and explore the latest advances in the field. https://ow.ly/BqT850YXwjE

Thinking about an MB-PhD? Our summer placements give Manchester, Leeds and St Andrews MBChB students a unique insight into clinical academia. Spend a week in labs, meet researchers, and explore our MB-PhD studentships. 🎓🚀 Applications are now open: https://ow.ly/sWPO50YXwIF

Join us for a keynote lecture with Dr Tom Kisby on the CRUK Career Development Fellowship Award. Learn more about this funding opportunity, what makes a strong fellowship application, & how it can support the transition to research independence. 📅 11 June, 15:15–16:15 🔗 https://ow.ly/gub950Z0a3a

Brilliant to see colleagues sharing research, reconnecting with collaborators, and showcasing the strength of #TeamManchester across talks, posters and discussions. Congratulations to everyone involved. Looking ahead to Milan next year 🇮🇹 📸 Marcel Van Herk talking on the final day of #ESTRO26 🎤

Day three at #ESTRO26 🇸🇪 It was great to see contributions from Ludwig Dubois, @maireaddaly.bsky.social and Corinne Faivre-Finn alongside the wider breadth of Manchester expertise on show throughout the day ✍ Another day of learning and shared ambition in Stockholm. Final day tomorrow! 🙌

A strong day two for #Manchester at #ESTRO26 🐝 Highlights included Marianne Aznar on value in radiation therapy, David Woolf and Agata Rembielak contributing to major clinical discussions, and a brilliant set of paediatric and young adult research presentations from across the Manchester team. 👏

We're wrapping up day one at #ESTRO26 👋 Brilliant presentations and poster highlights from across the #Manchester team, including Peter Hoskin and Marcel Van Herk. It's great to see so much high-quality work shaping the future of radiation oncology 👏 Bring on day two 🎉 #ManchesterAtESTRO2026

There's a strong #Manchester presence at #ESTRO26, with 46 posters and more than 20 talks highlighting the depth, diversity and excellence of work taking place across our community. 📸Prof Agata Rembielak of #TheChristie on "Identifying the Top 10 Quality of Life Concerns in Keratinocyte Carcinoma"

Welcome to #ESTRO26 in Stockholm 🇸🇪 Over the next few days, we’re excited to explore the ideas, partnerships and innovations shaping the future of radiation oncology. We’re proud to see the Manchester team so strongly represented 🐝 @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social #ManchesterAtESTRO2026

Don’t miss out, apply now for Transformative Oncology with The University of Manchester to save 10% on tuition fees. 🌍 Join a global cohort of healthcare professionals 💻 Study online and part-time 🩺 Learn from leading cancer research experts https://ow.ly/xPaK50XU5Zv

I came to #ESTRO26 yesterday, but here's the @mcrcnews.bsky.social Manchester posse flying today. Apparently some escaped the photo! 🥳 @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social

Join us for the Manchester Cancer Research Centre – Division of Cancer Sciences PGR Showcase Keynote Lecture with Dr Karol Nowicki-Osuch. Explore how decoding cancer initiation could enable earlier detection of gastric and oesophageal cancers. Register now : https://ow.ly/lwKV50YXIzx

A great first day at the #GMCC26! Today’s sessions explored some of the biggest opportunities in cancer care: prevention, earlier diagnosis, community outreach, AI-enabled tools, and improving outcomes for people living with metastatic cancer. Looking forward to day two!

Thinking about an MB-PhD? Our summer placements give Manchester, Leeds and St Andrews MBChB students a unique insight into clinical academia. Spend a week in labs, meet researchers, and explore our MB-PhD studentships. 🎓🚀 Applications are now open: https://ow.ly/HqTS50YXwHX

Curious about research in a clinical setting? The Scientists in Clinic scheme offers the chance to attend clinic & see research first-hand. Open to all Manchester scientists & PhD students. Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute The Christie Institute for Cancer Education

Meet Eleanor Richards, an MCRC PhD student & O&G Registrar dedicated to preventing endometrial cancer. From data coding to co-creating health campaigns with underrepresented communities, Eleanor is making a real-world impact. 🩺✨ Read her story: 🔗 https://ow.ly/B0xq50YsV6a

Today we hosted our Cross Programme Biannual Showcase - bringing together researchers, clinicians & partners for talks, posters & discussion. The event showcased the depth & breadth of radiotherapy in Manchester, covering proton therapy, radiotherapy in bladder cancer & personalised radiotherapy.

Join us for the MCRC 20th Anniversary Seminar Series keynote with Prof Richard Sullivan: “Cancer in a time of conflict”. 📅 Mon 22 June 2026 | 15:00–16:30 📍 Oglesby Cancer Research Building 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/B8MX50YLeYO

Huge congrats to Oliver Bartley for winning the scientific prize at last week’s BRC 3R event! 🏆 Representing @saravalpione.bsky.social Precision OncoImmunology Lab, Oliver shared his work on testing new treatments in patient-derived tumour + immune cell models.

🎯 Can tumour biomarkers help personalise prostate cancer radiotherapy? A new study explores whether genomic markers of hypoxia and angiogenesis could help identify which patients benefit most from radiotherapy intensification. 📄 Read more: https://ow.ly/tWvM50YQZ5w

A real-world data analysis led by Dr Fabio Gomes shows how COVID-19 impacted advanced NSCLC. Patients diagnosed during the pandemic had shorter survival vs. pre-COVID, likely due to healthcare disruptions. Maintenance therapy outcomes remained broadly similar. Read more: https://ow.ly/uNSE50YP4Yn

🧪 Big science news! We looked at gene activity in prostate cancer and found that low “hypoxia” signals may mean better results with brachy boost. 💡Can this help us choose the right treatment for each patient more easily? @mcrcnews.bsky.social #WhereisHoskin sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Dad-of-two Andy Bradley, diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer, is walking 200 miles to raise money for The Christie. Andy is one of the first patients on the PORTRAIT clinical trial, which uses electrical fields delivered through scalp patches to slow tumour growth. https://ow.ly/c1hB50YP2Pb