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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

MBC members have been going the extra mile for Prevent Breast Cancer @preventbc.bsky.social participating in fundraising challenges to raise awareness & funds for breast cancer prevention research. Well done Cliona, Hannah & Kath & thank you to everyone who took part, donated & supported the team.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Applications are now open for our 2027 entry @cancerresearchuk.org (CRUK)-funded PhD opportunities! 🧪 👩‍🔬 Interested in applying for a Clinical or Non-Clinical PhD? Explore our available projects: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/study/resear... 📆 Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026

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Breast Cancer Now @breastcancernow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check your breasts. It could save your life. 📢 Anyone can get breast cancer, and 1 in 7 women in the UK will develop it in their lifetime. So get into the habit of checking yourself regularly. It's as simple as TLC. Touch your breasts Look for changes Check anything new or unusual with a GP

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to Martha Gutteridge for presenting a very successful poster at the International Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) Symposium in San Francisco. Great to be here to share the latest discoveries, exchange ideas & build collaborations to move research into lobular breast cancer forward.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Celebrating 25 years of the Breast Biology Group🎉 Bringing together scientists & clinicians with a common goal of better basic & translational breast research. Lessons: it's commitment to the common good that makes team science work, but it takes time & perseverance for research to come to fruition.

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Breast Cancer Now @breastcancernow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thousands of signatures. Thousands of emails. Thousands of people given the hope of more time. Thanks to you, people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer in England will have access to Enhertu.

Enhertu approved. We did it People across England can now access Enhertu. Thanks to you.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Delighted to host Jo & Morgan, the extraordinary patient & fundraising duo behind Our lobular breast cancer mission 🩷 today. Prof @robclarkelab.bsky.social, Katherine Spence & Martha Gutteridge gave them a lab tour & explained how their fundraising supports our research into lobular breast cancer.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Director of the MBC, Professor Sacha Howell, who was recently promoted to Clinical Chair at @manchester.ac.uk A hugely well-deserved recognition of his outstanding leadership, academic excellence and contribution to cancer research and patient care👏 @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Superb seminar by Renée van Amerongen from University of Amsterdam today on “Resolving the role of WNT signaling in breast (cancer) biology”, hosted by @robclarkelab.bsky.social. Thank you for visiting us and sharing your research. @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations Sacha Howell, Bruno Simões, @robclarkelab.bsky.social and the @preventbc.bsky.social Research Unit (PBC-RU) team for your nomination for a @fbmh-uom.bsky.social Hero Award for being at the forefront of breast cancer prevention & the Nature publication📰: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#Teamscience in action: Find out what happened when Andrew Gilmore, Mike Sherratt and team were awarded three days of beamtime at the UK Diamond Light Source synchrotron to quantify breast X-ray absorption in 3D at micrometre resolution 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/the-un...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Update on MBC's partnership with the Lobular Moon Shot Project. It's been a busy year of research and collaboration to carry out more biological research into invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) leading to specific & effective treatments in the future. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thrilled to see @drhharrison.bsky.social work with the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal featured in The Christie Charity Impact Report for 2025/26. Thank you to everyone who supported this appeal. Read the impact report & watch the videos for details 👇 www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie...

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The Christie Charity Impact Report for 2025/26

Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible £23.8m this year. For every £1 donated, 83p went directly towards supporting patients, while the remaining 17p helped us raise the next pound.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Job Alert: Research Assistant in AI-based Medical Image Analysis for the Early Detection of Cancer. One year position from September in the AI group with Prof Sue Astley - would suit a recent Master's graduate. Closing date 7th July. www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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Research Assistant in AI-based Medical Image Analysis for the Early Detection of Cancer:Oxford Road

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Inspiring research engagement event with Make 2nds Count & Breast Mates support groups visiting @frances-turrell.bsky.social Tumour Microenvironment & Metastasis Group. We're grateful to @breastcancernow.bsky.social,Breast Cancer Voices,@mcrcnews.bsky.social & everyone who shared their experiences.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Congratulations to Prof Gareth Evans for receiving an MBE for services to Cancer Genetics in the King’s Birthday Honours. Prof Evans pioneered & implemented innovative NHS services for patients with inherited cancer predisposition syndromes, most notably breast, ovarian cancer & neurofibromatosis.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to PhD student Erin Durston-Hillyer for winning best poster at the @manchester.ac.uk School of Medical Sciences(SMS) Research Showcase: “Collagen VI in Normal Breast Tissue Stiffness, Signalling and Proliferation”. MBC PI, Bruno Simões was also the keynote speaker at this event.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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: ow.ly/HqTS50YXwHX

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Research Opportunities - Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre

Explore the range of postgraduate cancer research opportunities available in Manchester.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 13/04/2026

A team of scientists from Manchester and London have decoded the full range of mutations that drive tumour growth, which could pave the way for a new era in precision medicine. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social #genemutation www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Text reads, 'UK cancer scientists uncover genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Inspiring to see The Christie Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal feature on BBC Breakfast today! Kimberley Walsh & Dr Sacha Howell shared updates on the BCAN-RAY study, which assesses breast cancer risk in young women. 📺 Watch on iPlayer (from 08:17): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Scientists from The University of Manchester & The Institute of Cancer Research have decoded the full range of mutations driving 16 different cancers. This 6-year study of 11k patients could help thousands more people access targeted treatments. 🔗 ow.ly/FQpO50YAIpL

A woman in a laboratory setting conducting scientific research with test tubes.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📰Landmark tumour mapping could boost targeted breast & ovarian cancer therapies @the-independent.com Researchers, incl. Prof David Wedge from @manchester.ac.uk @mcrcnews.bsky.social said findings indicate many more patients may benefit from precision therapies www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

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Landmark tumour mapping could boost targeted breast and ovarian cancer therapies

The researchers said the findings indicate many more patients may benefit from precision therapies

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A new study reveals a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause. In this short video, Non-Clinical PhD student Flor, breaks down the research findings: ow.ly/EXsx50Yl0Fe

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Breakthrough In A Blink - Preventing Breast Cancer In Pre-Menopausal Women

A drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause.

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Brilliant two days at Prevent Breast Cancer Research Conference 2026 & great to have so many from MBC team on the program. We are proud of our partnership with @preventbc.bsky.social & excited about our breast cancer prevention research in the newly created PBC Research Unit @mcrcnews.bsky.social

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🔬 February 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪 Meet some of the inspirational scientists and researchers from the Manchester Breast Centre 👩‍🔬 @mcrcnews.bsky.social @uom-dcs.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social #womeninscience #IDWGIS2026

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Great news for MBC PI, Dr Hannah Harrison on World Cancer Day 2026 👏 Thanks to the Centre for Human Specific Research for this grant which will allow Hannah to further develop human specific models & reduce reliance on animal products in her breast cancer research 👩‍🔬 www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...

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#transitionconsultancy #researchgrant #humanspecificresearch #breastcancerresearch | Centre for Human Specific Research

On World Cancer Day 2026, we’re delighted to announce that we have awarded Dr Hannah Harrison at the The University of Manchester a Transition Consultancy Grant Award for the human-specific research s...

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🚨Applications are closing soon for our MB-PhD scheme If you're a University of Manchester, Leeds or St Andrews medical student looking to combine your clinical training with a research PhD, check out our latest opportunities. 📅 Deadline: 9 March 🔗 ow.ly/GJQN50XU79k

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A new research fellowship created in Sarah Harding’s name aims to stop breast cancer before it starts 💙 Funded by The Christie Charity, Dr Hannah Harrison has been appointed as the Sarah Harding Young Women’s Breast Cancer Fellow Read the full story 👇 www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie...

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New Research in Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding’s name aims to stop breast cancer before it starts

The second phase of a groundbreaking breast cancer study created in the name of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, has seen the appointment of a senior research fellow.

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Gillian Mackie @gillianmackie.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I'm presenting some of my postdoc work, 'The ageing lung microenvironment in metastatic and dormant ER+ breast cancer' next week at the @britsocimm.bsky.social congress. Come along to part one of the 'Inflammation in cancer' session at 11am on Weds 3/12 if you're there! #BSI25 #ImmunoSky

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A new study from Manchester Breast Centre shows ulipristal acetate – a drug used on the NHS – could prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women with high genetic risk. This could lead to non-invasive prevention strategies, offering hope to thousands. 🔗 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/new-study-un...

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New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

A new study funded by Breast Cancer Now and supported by Prevent Breast Cancer, reveals a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the men...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A MBC team has found that anti-progestin therapy could help prevent breast cancer before menopause. The anti-progestin drug blocks progesterone’s effects, lowering breast density & reducing cells that can turn into aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. Published in Nature doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Anti-progestin therapy targets hallmarks of breast cancer risk - Nature

Results of an early-phase breast cancer prevention trial demonstrate the potential for breast cancer prevention in premenopausal women with anti-progestin therapy by inducing epithelial–stromal remode...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

From everyone at the Manchester Breast Centre, we want to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Jo Taylor. Jo was truly remarkable and an inspiration to us all 💔

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The Manchester Breast Centre (MBC) Symposium 2025 is underway @manchester.ac.uk. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event and our breast cancer research - Beckman Coulter, Illumina, Thistle Scientific, Abcam & Fischer Scientific #breastcancerresearch

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🚨Applications are open for our MB-PhD scheme! If you're a University of Manchester, Leeds or St Andrews medical student looking to combine your clinical training with a research PhD, check out our new MB-PhD projects. 📅 9 March 2026 🔗https://crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/opportunity_category/mb-phd/

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Gillian Mackie @gillianmackie.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

3rd PhD project being advertised in the @frances-turrell.bsky.social lab! Utilising liver fibrosis models to translate our findings in the lung to other critical sites of breast cancer metastasis and dormancy 🧪 @mcrcnews.bsky.social @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social #ImmunoSky

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Applications are now open for our 2026 entry @cancerresearchuk.org -funded #CancerResearch #PhD opportunities! 🧑‍🔬🧪 Interested in applying for a Clinical or Non-Clinical PhD? Explore our available projects. 🔗 crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/study/resear... 📆Deadline: Monday 17th November 2025

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Thank you to The Oddfellows and Prevent Breast Cancer for visiting us today and for supporting Anthony Wilby's PhD project. @preventbc.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-mi.bsky.social

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the MBC Prevent Breast Cancer (PBC) Special Symposium & PBC Research Unit Launch today. Special mention to all @preventbc.bsky.social, Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester,Geoff Lindeman & Jane Visvader from @wehi-research.bsky.social & all our researchers

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Congratulations to consultant breast surgeons Ashu Gandhi & James Harvey who have been appointed Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) Honorary Clinical Chairs "for making an outstanding contribution to their clinical profession, with demountable national and/or international impact"👏

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

It's great to see the thesis work of Matt Jones, Hannah Percival, Alis Hales, Amber Wood & Heyuan Sun published. They have shown that increased mammographic density reduces a breast epithelial cell’s ability to metabolise aldehydes leading to increased mutagenesis or DNA damage rdcu.be/ezXXr

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Matrix stiffness drives alterations in aldehyde metabolism, inducing DNA damage and transformation

Scientific Reports - Matrix stiffness drives alterations in aldehyde metabolism, inducing DNA damage and transformation

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