Delivering Precision Cancer Medicine For All

By Creating A World-Class Research Facility

And Driving Scientific Innovation Into Clinical Care

Together we are beating cancer

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre is a translational research centre that delivers world-leading research across six cross-cutting research themes – from developing novel radiotherapy and experimental cancer medicines, to driving early detection and biomarker sciences into the clinic.

Non-Clinical PhD Studentships

We have four new Non-Clinical PhD Studentships open to application, thanks to funding from a Sear Family Cancer Research PhD Scholarship. Explore the different projects available and find out how to apply.

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The Christie Paterson Cancer Research Centre Completes

Following a devastating fire which caused significant damage to The Paterson Building in 2017, building work on the new facility that will house researchers from the CRUK Manchester Institute, The Christie and University of Manchester has completed.

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MB-PhD Summer Placements

Applications are open for our MB-PhD Summer Placements! Spend a week in the lab of a world-leading cancer research and gain hands-on experience. If you’re an MB-ChB student at The University of Manchester or University of St Andrews, find out how to apply.

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Events and Seminars

Discover the seminars, lectures, workshops and conferences being organised by the teams at the CRUK Manchester Centre, RadNet Manchester and ACED Manchester.

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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

We prioritise research across six research themes, underpinned by strategic resources and core scientific services leveraged from across our various strategic partners.

Engage

Find out how we engage with our research community, the public and people affected by cancer.

About

Discover more about the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre, including how we are delivering on our vision of Cancer Precision for All.

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Discover the Radiation Research Unit, in collaboration with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, helping to develop new clinical treatments in radiation oncology.

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Explore how Manchester is driving innovation in cancer early detection as part of a £55M international alliance established to help detect cancer sooner.

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