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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre

@cruknbc.bsky.social
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The NBC is a highly specialised translational cancer research centre at the University of Manchester, funded by Cancer Research UK. We discover, develop, validate and qualify biomarkers to detect cancer earlier and optimise treatment for patients.

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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A great way to round off the #ManchesterColloquium 🔬 Alexandra Clipson from our NEMO Team explores how we can harness the full potential of cfDNA, helping to unlock new opportunities for liquid biopsy research🧬
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
On the final day of the #ManchesterColloquium, we heard from our Clinician in Residence, Sara Valpione @saravalpione.bsky.social, who presented her work on the new precision oncoimmunology translational programme for oesophagogastric cancers 🎯
Sara Valpione
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
In our second round of 90-second elevator pitches, Victoria Fife and Cong Zhou showcased their exciting research in just a minute and a half! A fantastic second day at the #ManchesterColloquium, celebrating the breadth of research and expertise across the cancer research community 🧬
Cong ZhouVictoria Fife
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Great to hear Professor Maxim Artyomov from Washington University speak at the #ManchesterColloquium today 🔬 An insightful plenary exploring how large-scale studies can help us better understand human immune ageing and variability 🧓
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A huge congratulations to all of the PhD students from the NBC and @cruk-mi.bsky.social who took part in today's session 💫 It was great to hear from Chloe in the Digital Cancer Research Team, Margareta in the Translational Immunology Team and Jonathan from the SCLC Group as they shared their work.
2nd year PhD students from the CRUK NBC & CRUK MIChloe Withey presenting from the Digital Cancer Research TeamMargareta von Samson Himmelstierna presenting from the Translational Immunology TeamJonathan Graham presenting from the Small Cell Lung Cancer Group.
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A fantastic start to Day 2 of the #ManchesterColloquium 🔬 NBC Researchers Simon Hood and Ellen Appleton shared their exciting work on peripheral T cell dynamics and their responses to immunotherapy in patients with small cell lung cancer 🫁 #CancerResearch #NationalBiomarkerCentre
Simon HoodEllen Appleton
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Could you explain your research in 90 seconds? ⌛ That was the challenge for our researchers Danilo Carvalho and Will Pinney during yesterday's elevator pitch session at the #ManchesterColloquium Two brilliant snapshots of the innovative research taking place across the NBC 🔬
Danilo CarvalhoWill Pinney
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A fantastic Opening Plenary from Professor Trey Ideker from the Data Institute at the @ox.ac.uk, who spoke about how we can utilise Digital Tumour Models for developments in Precision Oncology 🧑‍💻🎯 #ManchesterColloquium #CancerResearch @cancerresearchuk.org @cruk-mi.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📍 We're here at the 2026 Manchester Colloquium with @cruk-mi.bsky.social! Looking forward to two days of inspiring science, great discussions and showcasing research from the centre. Keep an eye on our feed for updates throughout the event. #ManchesterColloquium #CancerResearch #LiquidBiopsy
A group photo of the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre at the Manchester Colloquium 2026.
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@christieinstitute.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @cruk-mi.bsky.social
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🔬 Could breast milk help enable earlier breast cancer detection? Researchers at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre are contributing to a study exploring this potential. Read more about the research and how to get involved👉 cruknbc.org/national-bio...
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National Biomarker Centre Researchers contribute to pioneering breast milk study for earlier breast cancer detection - National Biomarker Centre
Researchers at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre (NBC) are contributing to a pioneering study investigating whether breast milk could support earlier detection of breast cancer during a...
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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 06/10/2026
PIONEERING NEW CANCER STUDY ⬇️ The research aims to transform how doctors detect breast cancer that develops during or just after pregnancy, which is often discovered late when the cancer has already spread. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...
Scientists study breast milk as an early detection tool for breast cancer
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This week is your last chance to apply for our Principal Bioinformatician role! Check out the advert below to learn more and apply before Sunday, 4th October 👇
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🧬 NBC Group Talks | Today’s seminar series featured presentations from Molly Glenister-Doyle in Translational Immunology and Nyere Gibson, a visiting clinical master's student from Université de Bordeaux. A great opportunity to share science and connect across the NBC 🤝 #CancerResearch #Biomarkers
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 We are recruiting a Principal Bioinformatician (NBC/26/34) to join Vsevolod Makeev's Bioinformatics & Biostatistics team! An exciting opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated Computational Biologist in rare cancer research. 👉 Find out more & apply: cruknbc.org/vacancy-prin...
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Vacancy: Principal Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Team - National Biomarker Centre
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Computational Biologist to join the Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Team.
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Florent Mouliere @florentmouliere.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Happy to share our new work in @cp-cellrepmed.bsky.social ortsmedicine.bsky.social We present the ACT score, a #liquidbiopsy #cfDNA approach for predicting first-line treatment failure in large B cell lymphoma using a plasma sample collected after one cycle of therapy. www.cell.com/cell-reports...
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Congratulations @victoriafife.bsky.social for successfully defending your PhD thesis on Friday! 🥳 Victoria spent the last 4 years developing a prognostic biomarker for relapse in early-stage lung cancer.
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
📣 We have an exciting opportunity for a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 to join our 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 (𝗡𝗔𝗕) 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 led by Dr @florentmouliere.bsky.social For more information & to apply visit -> cruknbc.org/vacancy-seni...
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Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre @cruknbc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
📣 We are recruiting an innovative, curious and highly motivated 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 to undertake translational research using CTCs and ctDNA to better predict and understand the mechanism of relapse in lung cancers. For more information & to apply visit -> cruknbc.org/vacancy-post...
Hiring Postdoctoral Scientist. Deadline 14th March 2025
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