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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The Paterson Building is Officially Opened
One year after researchers moved in and construction finished, on the 17th July 2024, Professor Sir Paul Nurse officially opened the Paterson Building in Manchester, triggering the next phase of cancer research in the city.
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
Located in the Paterson Building, the National Biomarker Centre has a mission to discover, develop, validate and qualify biomarkers.
MCRC Annual Report 2022/2023 is now avaiable
Discover the research milestones, funding achievements, and new clinical trails in Manchester that drive us closer to our vision of creating a future free from the burden of cancer, with highlights including:
- Opening our flagship Paterson Building
- Novel clinical research trials
- International research partnerships
Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training
The Clinical Academic Training Programme will invest £58.7m at nine research centres including the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre in partnership with the Christie NHS Foundation and The University of Manchester and The University of Leeds.
Training in Manchester brochure
Our Training in Manchester brochure walks you through the different training programmes we provide and highlights why Manchester is the ideal place to start the next phase of your cancer research academic career.
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.
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Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training
iMATCH to benefit from £17.9m additional funding for Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre network
The MCRC is a partnership founded by:
