Manchester Cancer Research Centre
A Vision To Create a Cancer Free Future
Fostering a Team Science and Collaborative Environment
Driving World-Leading and Practice-Influencing Cancer Research
From the Laboratory Bench to Life-Saving Treatments
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is a unique partnership that brings together world-leading researchers to help create a future free from the burden of cancer.
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International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) enters its next phase with two new partners
The £50m partnership between Cancer Research UK, University of Manchester, University College London, Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and University of Cambridge will be joined by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the German Cancer Research Centre as the Alliance expands in the USA and Europe.
Manchester scientists receive £5.9 million boost to pioneering radiotherapy research programme
Cancer Research UK RadNet Manchester scientists and clinicians have received a major cash boost from CRUK to fund pioneering radiotherapy research including a project that uses artificial intelligence to help save lives.
Cancer Research UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme
Applications are open for the Cancer Research UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme. This programme provides a unique opportunity for students from Black heritage backgrounds to pursue a four year fully-funded PhD in cancer research.
Upcoming events and seminars
Explore the upcoming seminars, conferences, and other events being organised, or attended, by the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and our partners. Use our filter option below to search events suited to you.
Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Conference 2025
We are pleased to announce that Ca-PRI 2025 is taking place in Manchester. Over two days, we’ll explore the latest developments and insights in primary care research with a key focus on innovations in cancer, cancer inequalities and interdisciplinary care.
Issue four of The Christie International Newsletter now available
In the latest issue to discover exciting international partnerships linked to our fellowship scheme including the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), and the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre in Melbourne as well as interveiws with Dr Natalie Cook and Fellows: Dr Mariam Shalaby, Dr Zaynab Abid Sohail, Dr Sonia Raj, and Dr Richa Tiwari.
Leaders In Excellence
Study
Discover more about the postgraduate cancer research opportunities we provide and see why Manchester is the ideal place to start the next phase of your cancer research academic career.
Research
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre brings together world-leading researchers with diverse interests across a range of specialisms.
Collaborate
Collaboration is built into our ethos; it lies at the heart of our values and is core to our research success.
About
The Manchester Cancer Research Centre is a unique partnership between The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
Latest News
£500,000 funding boost for Manchester research into breast cancer recurrence
International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) enters its next phase with two new partners
DIETRICH study tests high-fibre route to reducing cancer treatment side effects in NHS patients
New research aims to tackle barriers to cervical cancer screening as UK rates fall
Professor Emma Crosbie awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorship
Cancer Research UK invests £4m into lung cancer research in Manchester
Manchester scientists receive £5.9 million boost to pioneering radiotherapy research programme
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