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We are a leading Cancer Research Institute within The University of Manchester, funded by Cancer Research UK (@cancerresearchuk.org) https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/

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On the screen is an image from the Telegraph website entitled "Working towards a skin cancer-free future" with an illustration of a doctor attending a patient with suspected skin cancer

Graphic shows a laptop computer on a table with a coffee cup and mobile phone alongside On the screen is an image from the Telegraph website entitled "Working towards a skin cancer-free future" with an illustration of a doctor attending a patient with suspected skin cancer

Dr Amaya Viros, head of our Skin Cancer and Ageing Group, has spoken to @telegraphnews.bsky.social for an interview covering her research on #melanoma and #metastasis, and #PersonalisedMedicine

See our website for a full write up and link to the article: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/dr-amay...

23.07.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're sharing so that the @cancerresearchuk.org account can see this incredible achievement - 106 laps of a playing field to run a marathon at school!

That's #RaceForLife commitment and we're grateful for your support for #CancerResearch

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(Bonus points for the drone shot!)

#CanSky #OncoSky

22.07.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium - Manchester Cancer Research Centre On 2nd July 2025, leading experts in neuro-oncology gathered in Manchester for the second annual Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis Symposium.

🧠 Explore how AI, imaging & collaboration are reshaping brain tumour diagnosis.

πŸ“˜ Read highlights from the recent β€˜Navigating Brain Tumour Diagnosis: Innovations and Strategies Symposium’.

πŸ”— www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/navigating-b...

22.07.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic shows a photograph of Dr Evangelos Giampazolias, on a dark blue background with light grey circles

Text says "Congratulations on your award" and shows the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute logo

Graphic shows a photograph of Dr Evangelos Giampazolias, on a dark blue background with light grey circles Text says "Congratulations on your award" and shows the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute logo

🌟We congratulate Dr Evangelos Giampazolias - @giampazolias.bsky.social - on winning the @thebacr.bsky.social / @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award 2025 🌟

Visit our website for full details of the award & interview with Evangelos: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/staff-news/p...

21.07.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic work, and hope this all goes well - we appreciate you fundraising for @cancerresearchuk.org and supporting #CancerResearch as you take on your #RaceForLife day! πŸƒ

21.07.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Maximising Impact: Prof Sir Tony Kouzarides' Lessons from a Career in Research & Start-ups Β· Luma Join us for an inspiring evening with Prof Sir Tony Kouzarides, a world-renowned cancer and epigenetics researcher, and founder of several pioneering…

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ Are you a PhD student hoping to maximise your impact? Hear from Sir Tony Kouzarides about his career combining research and entrepreneurship!

πŸ“… Thursday 22 July
πŸ• 12.00 - 13.00
πŸ“ Michael Smith Building, UoM

βœ… Register now: lu.ma/52kso0kb

16.07.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm deeply honoured to receive the BACR/AstraZeneca Young Scientist Frank Rose Award in recognition of my cancer research.
Grateful to @thebacr.bsky.social @astra-zeneca.bsky.social ‬ #Mentors & #Colleagues whose support has shaped this journey.

My reflectionsπŸ‘‡
πŸ”— www.bacr.org.uk/news/2025-ba...

15.07.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2
Deborah Prentice stood with Duncan Ivison in front of a background of trees and town-square buildings.

Deborah Prentice stood with Duncan Ivison in front of a background of trees and town-square buildings.

Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.

University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.

Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.

www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...

16.07.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Congratulations to @giampazolias.bsky.social, head of our Cancer Immunosurveillance Group, for receiving this @thebacr.bsky.social & @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award

Read about his career so far & his current work linking the #microbiome to improvements in #immunotherapy ⬇️

15.07.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈAt The Christie, we are a selected institute to host the ESO Fellowship. Trainee oncologists can apply to spend 6 months with us in one of the following:
➑️ UGI Cancer
➑️ HPB Cancer/NET
➑️ Lung Cancer
➑️ Experimental Cancer Medicines (Immuno-Oncology)

#TeamManchester 🐝
@christieinstitute.bsky.social

15.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Very proud of @giampazolias.bsky.social who has just been awarded the prestigious 2025 BACR/AstraZeneca Young Scientist Frank Rose Award πŸ†.

#CancerImmunology
#CancerResearch

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

15.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to @giampazolias.bsky.social, head of our Cancer Immunosurveillance Group, for receiving this @thebacr.bsky.social & @astra-zeneca.bsky.social Young Scientist Frank Rose Award

Read about his career so far & his current work linking the #microbiome to improvements in #immunotherapy ⬇️

15.07.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops! We're still getting used to how Bluesky shows the dates of posts - and thought you were doing multiple events! Glad to hear it all went well ⭐

14.07.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your fundraising - wishing you all the best for the rest of your 300 miles! 🚲

11.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wishing you all the best for this - especially with the hot weather! 😎

11.07.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”΄ Live right now!

Tune into the ERC's online info session for research grant applicants.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/live/hf-HKgN...

10.07.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blood Cancer UK | Manchester researcher awarded Β£300k as Blood Cancer UK launches Β£70 million strategy Manchester researcher awarded Β£300k as Blood Cancer UK launches Β£70 million strategy

Congratulations to Dr Luciano Nicosia, postdoctoral scientist in our Leukaemia Biology group, who has just been awarded an @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social Early Career Advancement Fellowship focused on exciting new treatment options for people with #myeloma and #AML

bloodcancer.org.uk/news/manches...

10.07.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Thinking of applying for an ERC grant? We have some great tips for researchers around the world!

The European Research Council has launched a new set of instructional videos called "ERC Classes". ✨

Watch the first in the series: β€œHow to get started with your ERC grantβ€πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4eGVd1x

10.07.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blood Cancer UK | Manchester researcher awarded Β£300k as Blood Cancer UK launches Β£70 million strategy Manchester researcher awarded Β£300k as Blood Cancer UK launches Β£70 million strategy

Congratulations to Dr Luciano Nicosia, postdoctoral scientist in our Leukaemia Biology group, who has just been awarded an @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social Early Career Advancement Fellowship focused on exciting new treatment options for people with #myeloma and #AML

bloodcancer.org.uk/news/manches...

10.07.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards Our Awards celebrate researchers who are transforming ground-breaking discoveries into patient benefit. By spotlighting exceptional talent and ambition, we aim to inspire a new generation of innovator...

Congratulations to Prof Georges Lacaud, head of our Stem Cell Biology Group, on being nominated as "Entrepreneurial Group Leader of the Year" in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards from @crhorizons.bsky.social

Full details of all nominees at:

www.cancerresearchhorizons.com/innovation-a...

09.07.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
EACR Conference attendees gathering in the main hall at the event - photo taken from the balcony showing the many people attending

EACR Conference attendees gathering in the main hall at the event - photo taken from the balcony showing the many people attending

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨
@luisa86ferreira.bsky.social was one of 5 Conference Correspondents for @helloeacr.bsky.social at #EACR2025

She shares her reflections from the conference & spotted some familiar #Manchester #CancerResearch faces amongst the attendees πŸ‘‡

www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/researc...

04.07.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photograph shows the whole organising committee outside in front of a large mosaic mural

Photograph shows the whole organising committee outside in front of a large mosaic mural

Julie Edwards, our Postgraduate Programme Manager (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/students/) said:

"Absolutely fantastic job organising the IPSCC this year - a huge team effort over the last 12 months and you should all be extremely proud of its great success!"

#IPSCC #StudentConference

02.07.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Something fun for your timeline - a 30K LEGO piece model of the Lovell Telescope @jodrellbank.bsky.social

In research, you never know where good ideas or techniques are going to come from, so being part of @manchester.ac.uk means we have access to amazing minds & tech for solving #cancer problems

27.06.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Massimo Russo in the spotlight! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Massimo Russo in the spotlight! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Maria Koufaki

Maria Koufaki

Ana Vitlic

Ana Vitlic

Nasir Heider

Nasir Heider

Familiar faces showcasing their work at the #EACR2025 #CRUKMI

18.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome!

19.06.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to all my colleagues at @crick.ac.uk for their support and confidence!

18.06.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic talk by Samra TurajliΔ‡ on tumour evolution in ccRCC! We could not be prouder at Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute of our new director after such an outstanding presentation! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
#EACR2025 #CRUKMI -

18.06.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I am hugely honoured and excited to have the opportunity to lead the @cruk-mi.bsky.social and work alongside world-class scientists and our partners at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester to deliver for patients with cancer.

18.06.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

You can find out more about the appointment of Prof Samra Turajlić as our Director on our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

Prof Turajlić is currently attending #EACR2025, as described by @luisa86ferreira.bsky.social, one of the Conference Correspondents for @helloeacr.bsky.social

18.06.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to the Crick’s Samra TurajliΔ‡ on her new appointment as Director of the @cruk-mi.bsky.social πŸ₯‚

18.06.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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