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We're a partnership between The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Est: 2006 Director: Professor Rob Bristow 🖥️ www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New research presented at #ASTRO2026 suggests radio-resistance in muscle-invasive bladder cancer can evolve during treatment. Professor Ananya Choudhury (@achoud72.bsky.social) highlighted potential biomarkers that could support more personalised radiotherapy. www.urotoday.com/conference-h...
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ASTRO 2026: Adaptive Radioresistance in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer is Driven by Tumour-Microenvironment co-Evolution and Enables Biomarker-Guided Radiotherapy
ASTRO 2026, bladder cancer, Adaptive Radioresistance in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer, Tumour-Microenvironment co-Evolution, Biomarker-Guided Radiotherapy.
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Ben Foster @benjaminfozzy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Recent work from the Genome Stability Lab was published in Nature Communications over the summer 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... Using systematic screening, photo-crosslinking, high-resolution NMR, and cellular biochemistry, we uncover a UFM1 signalling module in genome stability 🧬
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join us for the next MCRC 20th Anniversary Seminar Series event with Prof Richard Sullivan, exploring cancer care in times of conflict, global health security and resilient health systems. 📅 10 Nov 2026, 15:00–16:30 📍 Schuster Building, Manchester 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/POFV50ZFEwQ
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social this month for the next 'Let’s Talk About..' online webinar on 'Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises' on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out more and register ➡️ zurl.co/Qvn0M @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A simple tear-fluid test could one day help detect brain tumours earlier. 💧 Prof Petra Hamerlik from The University of Manchester is leading an NHS-approved study, inspired by the loss of her father to a brain tumour when she was 15. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dad's death inspired my cancer research, says scientist
Prof Petra Hamerlik is leading a study using tear fluid to test for brain tumours at the University of Manchester.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Applications are open for a fully funded 3-year ACED PhD Studentship, offering UK Home-rate fees, an annual stipend and UK/US multi-centre training. 📅 Deadline: 12th October Apply: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/ace…
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Funding Opportunities - Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us for a seminar from Prof Linda Mileshkin: “Advancing Cancer Care through Early Drug Development at Peter Mac”. 📅 11 Sep, 14:00–15:00 📍OCRB Lecture Theatre Hear insights from Professor Mileshkin’s work in medical oncology, clinical trials & gynaecological cancers. ow.ly/7MRe50ZKAvW
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join Prof Richard Sullivan for a timely MCRC 20th Anniversary Seminar on cancer care in conflict, global health security and building resilient systems when they’re needed most. 📅 10 Nov, 15:00–16:30 📍 Schuster Building, Manchester 🎟️ Register: ow.ly/3yB150ZFEtz
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What does a day in the life of a PhD student at the MCRC look like? 👩‍🔬 Meet Sewa, a third-year PhD student in our Targeted Therapy Group, whose research explores how radiotherapy affects immune cells and their ability to fight cancer cells. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uI2S8naxp8
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Join us for an MCRC Welcome Lecture with Professor Ludwig Dubois, Chair in Experimental and Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester. 📅 Thursdat 10 September 🕓 16:00–17:00 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building Register: ow.ly/PX5g50ZCrkj
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MCRC Welcome Lecture – Professor Ludwig Dubois
‘Combination strategies within radiobiology – past and future directions’
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Jon Lim, FRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🎓 Massive congratulations to our fantastic Medical Oncology honorary consultant colleagues at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust on their promotions to 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 @manchester.ac.uk! 🌟Prof Sacha Howell 🌟Prof Natalie Cook 🌟Prof Colin Lindsay @uom-dcs.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Could a new trial drug help make blood cancer treatment safer? Researchers in Manchester are investigating whether it could protect healthy blood cells during treatment - helping to reduce infections, fatigue and delays to care. ow.ly/mxPO50ZCqFI
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Trial drug could reduce side-effects of blood cancer treatments - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
A UK-led clinical trial is set to test a new drug that could make cutting-edge cancer treatments safer and more accessible for thousands of patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Applications are now open for a fully funded 3-year ACED PhD Studentship in cancer early detection. Includes: 🇬🇧 UK Home-rate fees covered 🔬 UK/US multi-centre training 📅 Deadline: 12th October Apply: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/ace…
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
How can we better identify cervical cancers that are more likely to resist treatment? A new paper developed and validated a 55-gene hypoxia signature, showing it can identify tumours linked to poorer outcomes across independent patient cohorts. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Hypoxia-associated gene signature for uterine cervical cancer
Tumour hypoxia is associated with treatment resistance and adverse outcome in cervical cancer, but clinically robust methods for hypoxia stratificatio…
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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🧠 How can #engineering new models of the human brain help us understand #BrainCancer? Join our next #ConvergingOnCancer International Seminar 📅3 September, 10-11am BST
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
How can combining radiotherapy with other treatments improve outcomes for people with cancer? Join us for an MCRC Welcome Lecture with Professor Ludwig Dubois, Chair in Experimental & Translational Radiobiology at The University of Manchester 📅 10 Sep, 16:00–17:00 📍OCRB ow.ly/ifW550Zz1qh
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A trial drug could help reduce side effects from blood cancer treatment. Researchers in Manchester are exploring whether the treatment can protect healthy blood cells, helping patients avoid infections, fatigue and delays to care. ow.ly/Cc9m50Zz1K0
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Trial drug could reduce side-effects of blood cancer treatments - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
A UK-led clinical trial is set to test a new drug that could make cutting-edge cancer treatments safer and more accessible for thousands of patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Scientists have identified two short windows after glioblastoma surgery when treatment could be delivered more effectively. The early-stage findings could help reshape care for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Read more in The Independent: ow.ly/W6hz50Zy0CE
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Manchester researchers have developed a blood test to help doctors monitor advanced melanoma treatment in real time. By tracking circulating tumour DNA in the blood, the test could help identify whether treatment is working or needs to change weeks earlier than scans: ow.ly/TUvQ50ZwZz4
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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social for the next 'Let’s Talk About..' online webinar on 'Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises' on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out more and register ➡️ zurl.co/Qvn0M @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Looking for your next step in cancer research? 👩‍🔬🧬 Each year, we offers a range of funded PhD projects, including clinical, non-clinical & MB-PhD opportunities. Complete our short form to be the first to know when projects open: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/stu…
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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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Jon Lim, FRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As an early-phase trialist, I never stop being amazed by the bravery & generosity of people who step forward into the unknown. Patients like Tracy don't just shape their own care; they open doors for everyone who follows. 🔬 So it means a great deal to share a 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 🌎... @mcrcnews.bsky.social
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Oldham woman becomes world's first to receive new cancer therapy
Tracy Tomlinson was offered the clinical trial for ovarian cancer at The Christie hospital in Manchester.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Conferences can be a powerful way for early-career researchers to discover new ideas, build confidence & connect with the wider cancer research community. SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou shares her reflections & stand out moments from EACR 2026: ow.ly/Ks6050ZoVGT
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Inside EACR 2026: A PhD Student’s View from Europe’s Leading Cancer Research Congress - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
In June 2026, I travelled to Budapest, Hungary, to attend the European Association for Cancer Research Congress. As one of Europe’s leading cancer research meetings, EACR brings together thousands of scientists working across basic, preclinical and translational cancer research.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Congratulations to everyone who graduated from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health last week! 🎓 After years of hard work, you’ve reached an incredible milestone – and we can’t wait to see what you do next. Here’s some advice from our 2026 graduates...
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
From delegate to speaker 🎤 Cancer Sciences PhD student & SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou reflects on presenting her research at IPSCC 2026 in Amsterdam & the value of student-led conferences for early career researchers. ow.ly/lba950ZoWj1
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Follow Sewa, a third-year PhD student in our Targeted Therapy Group. From lab work to advice for future students, Sewa offers a glimpse into life as a non-clinical PhD student in Manchester: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uI2S8naxp8
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Day In The Life as a Cancer Sciences PhD student
In this video Adesewa takes us through her typical day, including taking us on a tour of her lab facilities and carrying out experiments, as well as her advice to students thinking of doing a PhD in Manchester.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Professor Heidi Lyng for her seminar on tumour hypoxia in prostate and cervical cancer. It was a fantastic day of discussion on how hypoxia research can support more personalised treatment strategies. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Professor Heidi Lyng and Professor Rob Bristow holding a certificate outside the Paterson Building in Withington.Professor Heidi Lyng addressing the audience in the OCRB Lecture Theatre in Withington.
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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 Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
What is it like to attend one of Europe’s leading cancer research congresses as a PhD student? SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou reflects on her experience at EACR 2026 in Budapest, from cutting-edge cancer research to international networking. ow.ly/sMG650ZoVpJ
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Inside EACR 2026: A PhD Student’s View from Europe’s Leading Cancer Research Congress - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
In June 2026, I travelled to Budapest, Hungary, to attend the European Association for Cancer Research Congress. As one of Europe’s leading cancer research meetings, EACR brings together thousands of scientists working across basic, preclinical and translational cancer research.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Join us for the next MCRC Lecture with Professor Heidi Lyng, exploring how tumour hypoxia can affect cancer progression, treatment response and radiotherapy decisions. 📅 Thursday 23 July, 15:30–16:30 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building lecture theatre 🔗 Book your free place: ow.ly/N9yS50Znl2r
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Manchester-led scientists have made a major step towards targeting KRAS-driven lung cancer — long considered one of cancer research’s toughest challenges. The findings could support future clinical trials and new targeted treatment options for people with KRAS cancers: ow.ly/sfLr50Zq4lL
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UK scientists make major leap towards cracking one of cancer’s biggest targets - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
Manchester scientists have identified a new way to target lung cancer caused by the notorious KRAS mutation, expanding the shortlist of lung cancers treatable with targeted therapies.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Looking for your next step in cancer research? 👩‍🔬🧬 Each year, we offers a range of funded PhD projects, including clinical, non-clinical & MB-PhD opportunities. Complete our short form to be the first to know when projects open: ow.ly/fGOc50Zog3y
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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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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Don’t miss out on your chance to make a difference to the future of cancer treatment. Apply now for Transformative Oncology with The University of Manchester to secure your place in the September 2026 intake. ow.ly/For650XU6jm
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Could a simple blood test help detect one of the deadliest brain tumours? New research from The University of Manchester suggests an experimental blood test could help detect glioblastoma - one of the most common and aggressive brain cancers in adults. PhD student Flor explains more in this video.
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Cancer Research UK City of London Centre @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join Us for Let’s Talk About... Being Technical Staff – The Highs, Lows and Surprises Benjamin Jones, @blizardinstitute.bsky.social @silviasurinova.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk Yanping Guo, @ucl.ac.uk Isabel Goncalves Cattuzzo, @ucl.ac.uk 25 Sep 26, 12 - 1 pm, Online Register bit.ly/4pffD7a
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Lesley Smith @lesleysmith.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Great to see original research into preventing side effects of pelvic radiotherapy #PelvicRadiationDisease @prda.org.uk
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join us for the next MCRC Lecture with Professor Heidi Lyng, exploring how tumour hypoxia can affect cancer progression, treatment response and radiotherapy decisions. 📅 Thursday 23 July, 15:30–16:30 📍Oglesby Cancer Research Building lecture theatre 🔗 Book your free place: ow.ly/pRyL50ZnkSo
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cancer Research Horizons is coming to Manchester on 13 July to meet researchers & share how they can support the translation of discoveries into patient benefit. Drop in on the day between 12:00-13:00 or book ahead by emailing: nathalie.dhomen@cancer.org.uk
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We were delighted to welcome Professor Mark Lawler to Manchester yesterday for the latest lecture in our MCRC 20th Anniversary Seminar Series. His keynote, “Competing Against Cancer”, explored how transdisciplinary working, cancer data & digital health can improve inequalities & outcomes.
Professor Mark Lawler addressing the audience during his seminarProfessor Mark Lawler addressing the audience during his seminarProfessors Mark Lawler and Rob Bristow outside the Manchester Cancer Research Building.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Could a simple blood test help detect one of the deadliest brain tumours? In our latest Breakthrough In A Blink, Non-Clinical PhD student Flor explains new research from The University of Manchester exploring an experimental blood test for glioblastoma. Watch the video: ow.ly/UxaJ50ZjKxL
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Join the next MCRC 20th anniversary seminar with Professor Mark Lawler, exploring how digital health, cancer data and policy can help tackle cancer inequalities and improve outcomes 📅 Wed 8 July, 3–4pm 📍 OCRB lecture theatre 🔗 ow.ly/RspZ50ZiBaf
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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. ow.ly/sBSf50ZjJ9h
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‘I’m cancer-free but still struggle with treatment side effects'
Roger Slater, 75, hopes a major research project could help other men avoid the effects he suffered.
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Jon Lim, FRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🔬 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
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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
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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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
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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 Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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: ow.ly/c0pZ50Z5Evl
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The MCRC Biobank: Turning Tissue Donations into Tomorrow's Treatments - Manchester Cancer Research Centre
Every year, thousands of cancer patients treated at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust choose to donate tissue samples to the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Biobank.
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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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
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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 Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to Professor Gareth Evans who has recently been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
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