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

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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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: https://ow.ly/Ks6050ZoVGT

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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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...

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. https://ow.ly/lba950ZoWj1

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uI2S8naxp8

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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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!

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

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. https://ow.ly/sMG650ZoVpJ

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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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: https://ow.ly/N9yS50Znl2r

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: https://ow.ly/sfLr50Zq4lL

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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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: https://ow.ly/fGOc50Zog3y

Research Opportunities - Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre

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

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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. https://ow.ly/For650XU6jm

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.

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

Great to see original research into preventing side effects of pelvic radiotherapy #PelvicRadiationDisease @prda.org.uk

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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

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: https://ow.ly/pRyL50ZnkSo

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

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.

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: https://ow.ly/UxaJ50ZjKxL

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 🔗 https://ow.ly/RspZ50ZiBaf

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

‘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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🔬 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

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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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.

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Congratulations to three of our professors, who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 👏 Professors David Knowles, Luke Georghiou and Gareth Evans have received the honour in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service.

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...