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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 2d

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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Ananya Choudhury @achoud72.bsky.social · 6d

Talking about #clinicaltrials this morning for #prostatetalks & #prostatecancersupport
Will be available on
prostatecancersupport.org/about-us/
But in the meantime, here's the team in action @mcrcnews.bsky.social @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 6d

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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Ananya Choudhury @achoud72.bsky.social · 11d

Hello #astro25 #TeamManchester is presenting #TORPEdOTrial photons v protons for H&N cancer. Go DrDThomson - we're very excited & right behind you! 🤩 @icr-ctsu.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social 👉🏽#LBA2 👏🏽 👍🏽RCTs @astro-org.bsky.social
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Primary Results for the Phase III Trial of Toxicity Reduction using Proton Beam Therapy for Oropharyngeal Cancer (TORPEdO; CRUK/18/010)

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 12d

In the latest MCRC Director’s Update, Rob reflects on June-September at the MCRC including:
🌐The International Wolfsberg Meeting
🌍The visit from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to the MCRC
👥The ACED Immunology Symposium 2025

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MCRC Director's Update - June - September 2025 - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

In this issue of the Director's Updates, I’ll share highlights from key events and conferences I’ve attended since June and reflect on how these engagements are helping to advance the MCRC’s mission a...

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 13d

📣 We’re delighted to welcome Bruce Daniels as Head of Strategic Partnerships & Operations at the MCRC, starting 13 Oct 2025.
With 20+ years in senior leadership, Bruce will help drive our cancer research strategy forward.
Welcome, Bruce!
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Bruce Daniels Joins The MCRC as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

The MCRC is delighted to announce that Bruce Daniels will join the MCRC on the 13th October 2025 as the Head of Centre Operations and Partnerships.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 13d

🎥 Cancer Questions Answered: Episode 2
MCRC PhD student Adesewa Adebisi explains why cancer is so difficult to treat.
She explains how cancer’s diversity and adaptability make it one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

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

We are looking for visionary scientists ready to establish an independent, world-leading research programme & take full advantage of the extraordinary collaborative ecosystem including @mcrcnews.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & @cruknbc.bsky.social

#OncoSky

New Group Leader Recruitment Now Open (MI/25/54) | Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

We are seeking to appoint exceptional early-career scientists, including clinician scientists, as Group Leaders to develop bold, innovative, and high-impact research programmes.

www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk

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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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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for the next cancer research webinar "Let’s Talk About…Being a Cancer Researcher Affected by Cancer" with Prof. Tim Witney and Prof. Sandra Strauss.

📅Thursday 2nd October 2025
⏰12-1pm
💻Online

Register now: ow.ly/HpYA50WYIYs

Let’s Talk About… Being a cancer researcher affected by cancer

Seminar exploring the challenges of experiencing cancer in a personal capacity and of loved ones while working in cancer research

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 15d

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab.
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight a group of cancers that are often overlooked.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 19d

🎥 Cancer Questions Answered: Episode 1
In the first episode of our new video series Cancer Questions Answered, MCRC PhD student Adesewa Adebisi tackles one of the most frequently asked questions: “Why isn’t there a cure for cancer?”

Watch here: ow.ly/BNn850WYKyJ

MCRC PhD student Adesewa Adebisi is stood in a lab in a blue lab coat with the title "Why isn't there a cure for cancer?" on the screen.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 22d

The STAMPEDE prostate cancer clinical trial, co-led by The Christie and the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, has investigated whether the diabetes drug metformin can improve survival outcomes or reduce the severity of treatment-related side effects.

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Can Diabetes Drug Reduce Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Scientists have tested whether the diabetes drug metformin could improve survival and/or reduce the severity of common and unpleasant side effects associated with the treatment of metastatic prostate ...

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Manchester Breast Centre @mcr-breastcentre.bsky.social · 23d

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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The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎓 80 years of Occupational Health at the @manchester.ac.uk
Join us Oct 1st for talks, panels, and a special lecture by Prof. Malcolm Sim.
Let’s celebrate the past and shape the future of occupational health.
📍 Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80-years-o...
#UoM #OccupationalHealth #COEH

80 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Occupational Health at Manchester

Celebrate 80 years of Occupational Health at The University of Manchester , with talks, panels & the Annual Lane Lecture.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 27d

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab.
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight a group of cancers that are often overlooked.

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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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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · 28d

The STAMPEDE prostate cancer clinical trial, co-led by The Christie and the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, has investigated whether the diabetes drug metformin can improve survival outcomes or reduce the severity of treatment-related side effects.

ow.ly/hPOi50WRVfa

Can Diabetes Drug Reduce Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Scientists have tested whether the diabetes drug metformin could improve survival and/or reduce the severity of common and unpleasant side effects associated with the treatment of metastatic prostate ...

www.technologynetworks.com

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 PhD Opportunity

Join a cutting-edge PhD project focused on enhancing radiotherapy for gliomas using innovative nanoparticle drug delivery systems.

📅 Applications now open!

🔗 crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/opportunities/targeted-radio-sensitisation-of-gliomas-via-nanoparticle-drug-conjugates

Non-Clinical PhD Studentship Opportunity

Targeted Radio-sensitisation of Gliomas via Nanoparticle Drug Conjugates

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Sep 1

🩸September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight cancers that impact millions yet often go unnoticed. PhD student Flor Mousoullou shares her research on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the patient experiences keeping her motivated in the lab.
ow.ly/JMef50WMCSt

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How Meeting Patients Deepened My Commitment to Research - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight a group of cancers that are often overlooked.

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Aug 22

🧬 Over 200 PhD students from across Europe recently came to Manchester for the 18th International Cancer Conference - a celebration of collaboration, innovation & future leaders in cancer research.

Read the event highlights in our blog 👉 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/the-18th-int...

The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference Comes to Manchester - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

From 11–13 June 2025, The University of Manchester became a vibrant hub for early-career cancer research. Hundreds of PhD students and young scientists from across Europe came together to share their ...

www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk

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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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Aug 15

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Oglesby CBE (1939–2025).

Her legacy lives on through the Oglesby Cancer Research Building and her unwavering support for cancer research in Manchester.

Read more: www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/remembering-...

Remembering Mrs Jean Oglesby CBE 1939-2025 - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Jean Oglesby CBE - a remarkable philanthropist, community leader and a treasured friend to The University of Manchester.

www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk

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Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · Aug 13

Big science energy in Manchester! 🧬🏙️

The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference brought together 200+ brilliant minds for 3 days of sharing, learning & connecting.

Read our highlights from the event 🔗 www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/the-18th-int...

The 18th International PhD Student Cancer Conference Comes to Manchester - Manchester Cancer Research Centre

From 11–13 June 2025, The University of Manchester became a vibrant hub for early-career cancer research. Hundreds of PhD students and young scientists from across Europe came together to share their ...

www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social for the next inclusive cancer research seminar: “Let’s Talk About… Being a cancer researcher affected by cancer".

📅 Thurs 2 October
🕛 12-1pm
💻 Online
Register here ➡️ zurl.co/rYL5O
@mcrcnews.bsky.social

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