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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 1d

🎓 Fully-funded 4-yr MRC PhD @officialuom.bsky.social!

Join a world-class team exploring how the microenvironment drives CRS in CAR-T therapy.

🌍 Open globally | 💥 Translational science
🗓️ Apply by 8 Nov 2025
🔗 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

#PhDOpportunity #TeamManchester 🐝
@uom-dcs.bsky.social

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 5d

Great discussion today at @cgtcatapult.bsky.social & CERSI-AT on how #AI and #machinelearning is reshaping the development + testing of #AdvancedTherapies.

Exciting times ahead for the field - collaboration between all stakeholders (NHS, academia, industry, regulators) is the key to success!

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 7d

Exciting to see international collaboration in action at the inaugural C8 Symposium hosted by @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social! 🌐💫

Leading experts in #CancerResearch came together to share insights and accelerate progress in the field.

🔗 Read the full story: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uniting...

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social · 7d

A pivotal moment in global cancer research collaboration 🔬

We recently hosted the inaugural C8 Symposium, uniting top scientists from 8 global institutes to tackle cancer’s toughest challenges through collaboration & innovation.

www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uniting...
@uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

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EMBO Lab Leadership @embolableadership.bsky.social · 7d

Still need to use 2025 funding? Places still available in @embo.org Lab #Leadership for #Postdocs courses in 🇩🇪. Take time to focus on your interpersonal skills + discover tools to support your development. Sign up now 28-30 Oct, 11-13 Nov & 2-4 Dec 2025: www.embolableadership.org/course/embol...

People discussing projects at a pin board with text promoting upcoming in person courses for postdocs this year

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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social · 7d

A pivotal moment in global cancer research collaboration 🔬

We recently hosted the inaugural C8 Symposium, uniting top scientists from 8 global institutes to tackle cancer’s toughest challenges through collaboration & innovation.

www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uniting...
@uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 7d

🎓 New academic year, new opportunities!

🚀 Launching a refreshed Fellows’ Programme at @christieinstitute.bsky.social - focused on career development, leadership & opportunities to help trainees grow as future leaders, researchers & educators.

All fellows & residents @mcrcnews.bsky.social welcome!

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 9d

Back from an inspiring trip to Toronto 🇨🇦 for the 1st C8 Symposium, hosted by @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social team.

Proud to represent #TeamManchester 🐝 & showcase our #immunotherapy + #celltherapy programmes, including #MANIFESTuk & soon-to-launch #RISE.

Global collaboration drives progress! 🌍✨

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 14d

Manchester is the place to launch your next big idea - come join us! 💡

#TeamManchester 🐝
@cruk-mi.bsky.social
@mcrcnews.bsky.social

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · 14d

Exciting news - we are recruiting new Group Leaders! 🥼

We are seeking to appoint exceptional early-career scientists & clinician scientists as #GroupLeaders to develop bold, innovative, high-impact #CancerResearch programmes

Full details on our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...

Group Leader Recruitment at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

YouTube video by CRUK Manchester Institute

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · 27d

#ESMO4Carers: “Mental health is not a luxury; it is a necessity,” emphasises Silvana Adelina Gheorghe. ESMO is dedicated to supporting the #MentalHealth and #resilience of the #OncologyWorkforce.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 28d

Edith Heard our new CEO shares ten lessons from her life in science, from curiosity, courage and coffee to the secrets of our genetic code.

www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-09...

Edith Heard life lessons

Edith Heard, the Crick’s new Director and CEO, shares ten lessons from a life in science, spanning curiosity, courage, coffee, and the secrets of our genetic code.

www.crick.ac.uk

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · 29d

📣 #ESMOImmuno25: Sergio Quezada, Scientific Co-Chair, encourages you to present your work in immuno-oncology to an engaged audience eager for innovative solutions.

⏰ Deadline: 30 September 2025

🔗 buff.ly/bw9eoBv

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · 29d

People make places. Proud to be part of #TeamManchester 🐝, and to work alongside inspiring colleagues who consistently go above and beyond - always putting patients first.

🏆 The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
@mcrcnews.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and let them exercise choice.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Sep 3

For further information:
🔗 www.manifest-io.org.uk

🗒️ Editorial: aacrjournals.org/cancerdiscov...

Manifest IO

UK Cancer Immunotherapy Response Research Platform MANIFEST addresses the critical challenge in cancer treatment, predicting how patients will respond to immunotherapy. By integrating multiomic data a...

www.manifest-io.org.uk

Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔹 Priorities – prospective clinical recruitment across NHS sites & expanding our partner network.

🔹 Looking ahead – focusing on sustainability, long-term impact & training.

Privileged to represent such a committed team & grateful to hear feedback/ideas as we continue to shape MANIFEST together 🚀.

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Sep 3

From vision to momentum: MANIFEST at 12 months 💡➡️📈

Honoured to share our progress at the UK Cancer Research Strategy Forum held in London today, chaired by Prof Peter Johnson, as part of the Office for Life Sciences Cancer Mission.

On behalf of
@turajliclab.bsky.social
@manifest-cirrp.bsky.social

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Sep 1

A warm welcome to Manchester, Samra!
So excited for all of us here.

#TeamManchester 🐝

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today we are delighted to welcome Professor Samra Turajlić (@turajliclab.bsky.social) as our new Institute Director!

Her work - spanning basic, translational & cancer research - has advanced our understanding of cancer biology & treatment

Read more here: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

A photograph of Professor Samra Turajlić in the Paterson Building, standing next to the door of her new office which is slightly ajar and has the name plate "CRUK MI Director"

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The BMJ @bmj.com · Sep 1

"We often talk about the importance of research but rarely about the researchers."

The UK is rapidly losing medical academics and without them has no hope of achieving its plans to become a leader in research
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎓 Thinking about a PhD?

Each year, we offer fully funded Clinical, Non-Clinical & MB-PhD opportunities.

No projects are open to application right now — but more are coming soon!

📬 Sign up for updates & be the first to know when new projects go live: www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/study/resear...

Research Opportunities - Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre

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

www.crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · Aug 27

👉 Missed the #ESMOAcademy25 or want a refresher? Catch up now with expert insights, key takeaways & full session replays — exclusively on OncologyPRO.

🔗 buff.ly/cjTY2Qd

#OncologyPRO #MedicalOncology #ESMOEvents #CareerDevelopment

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚀 Applications now open for the 2026 Tessa Jowell Neuro-oncology Fellowship!

A prestigious 12-month funded post at The Christie to develop world-class clinical, research & leadership skills in brain tumour care, working with experts.

Deadline: 5th Sep 2025

📥 For further information/to apply 👇

https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/news/tessa-jowell-neuro-oncology-fellowship-manchester-applications-open/

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Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are recruiting!

🥼 Scientific Officer to work with @drwilliamhill.bsky.social
💻 Computational Immunologist in the lab of @santiagozelenay.bsky.social
📝 Executive Assistant to our new Institute Director Prof Samra Turajlić @turajliclab.bsky.social

Details at:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/

Photograph shows three researchers in Cancer Research UK lab coats looking at a folder of documents in a laboratory in the Paterson Building

Text says: Join our Team - We're currently recruiting both research and operations positions

Scientific Officer - MI/25/32
Computational Immunologist - MI/25/17_2
Executive Assistant to Institute Director - MI/25/44

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · Aug 7

Novel approaches are being tested to overcome current challenges in the use of #CellularTherapies such as high #toxicity and a complex manufacturing process. #CancerResearch #CARTcells
Read the opinion by Philippe Cassier in the #ESMODailyReporter
🔗 buff.ly/rersLJ6

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James Reading @jamesreading.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨 PhD Position available in our lab 🚨 exploring the power of blood immune multi-omics to detect lung cancer years prior to clinical diagnosis in a unique cohort of >10,000 CT screened individuals.
✅ Wet & dry lab
✅ September 2025 enrolment
✅ UK tuition fees only

www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-scie...

Pre-Cancer Immunology

The Pre-Cancer Immunology Lab (James Reading Lab) is mapping pre-invasive T cell dynamics during carcinogenesis to detect and intercept cancer development.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology @myesmo.bsky.social · Aug 4

🤖 #ESMOAI25: AI is transforming oncology – are you ready? Contribute to discussions on transformative technologies and their impact on cancer care.
⏰ Submit your research by 2 September 2025
#HealthAI

🔗 buff.ly/5iQxrpF

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Aug 5

Don't miss this latest opportunity!

🩺 Clinical Research Fellowship in Melanoma at The Christie - 12 months. Get involved in multidisciplinary clinics, clinical trials and clinical/translational research.

⏰ Deadline 7th August 2025

📥 To find out more:
www.christie.nhs.uk/work-with-us...

Latest opportunities

www.christie.nhs.uk

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