🗞️ In the news: A study has suggested a link between weight gain and having children in later life with an increased risk of breast cancer. Lee Malcomson, Manchester BRC PhD student, led this research. Read more in The Independent 👇 independent.co.uk/news/health/br…

Our breast biology group was treated to a Proteintech Sponsored Lab Lunch today thanks to PhD student Sara Cabral who won their weekly draw. Thank you to Proteintech Group for providing our team with a well-earned break and delicious lunch!

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Young Women (Bcan-Ray) project in memory of Sarah Harding identifies which younger women are at increased risk of the disease & could lead to women in their thirties being offered breast cancer checks on the NHS. theguardian.com/science/2025/m…

MB-PhD Summer Placements including: Multiomic investigation of the molecular mechanisms during differential treatment response in lobular breast cancers 👇

Great to see some of our PhD researchers presenting their cutting-edge breast cancer research at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre - Division of Cancer Sciences Postgraduate Research Showcase this week. Manchester Cancer Research Centre Division of Cancer Sciences

Breast cancer is the most common cause of death in women aged 35-50 in UK but screening is not routinely offered until age 50. Our researchers are exploring the delivery of breast cancer risk assessment to young women & what's needed to make this a reality blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/06/…

Today we are celebrating Professor Gareth Evans' outstanding career & achievements. Gareth has established a national & international reputation in clinical & research aspects of cancer genetics, particularly in breast & ovarian cancer predisposition and neurofibromatosis.

🔬 From ACED PhD to Postdoctoral Researcher Meet Dr Eleanor Roberts, postdoctoral researcher working on the BCAN-RAY study, aiming to identify women at high risk of breast cancer to provide increased surveillance. Read more about her experience: mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/meet-dr-eleano…

Great to welcome the British Breast Group (BBG) back to Manchester for the second year in a row for their annual meeting, with an excellent lineup of speakers, thanks to Stuart McIntosh and Shelley Potter for organising.

The MCRC Biobank collects and stores a variety of samples from cancer patients that are then used in cancer research projects. But how are samples collected and used in research? In Inside the Biobank, we explore why samples are useful for researchers: mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/inside-the-mcr…

🎭 'Unseen, Unheard' is a powerful new play bringing to life the breast cancer stories of underserved Black women in the UK. PhD student Mel reflects on the experience of attending the performance & the need to build more inclusive healthcare systems: ow.ly/XY5L50WacIF

Very productive Lobular Breast Cancer Think Tank meeting today with research colleagues from across the UK & Europe to discuss how we can collaborate & progress our research to improve the outcome for lobular breast cancer patients. Thanks to LobularMoonShotProject Project & advocates.

🎭 'Unseen, Unheard' is a powerful new play bringing to life the breast cancer stories of underserved Black women in the UK. PhD student Mel reflects on the experience of attending the performance & the need to build more inclusive healthcare systems: ow.ly/KTgw50WacFh

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Susan Michaelis, founder of the Lobular Moon Shot Project LobularMoonShotProject which was launched to get funding for research into invasive lobular breast cancer. Read Susan's obituary and honour her memory 🔗: lobularmoonshot.org/media

In scientific research, artificial intelligence is being used to interrogate data, generate research questions, identify drug targets, interpret medical scans and predict cancer risk. Discover more about AI in cancer research: mcrc.manchester.ac.uk/ai-in-action/

Congratulations to Erin Durston-Hillyer & Finlay Spencer, newly graduated with Integrated Masters Degrees in Medical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, respectively, having successfully completed their research projects in the MBC Breast Biology group, supervised by Prof Rob Clarke

Thanks to Naga Munchetty for inviting Prof Rob Clarke from Manchester Breast Centre, Tristan Loraine from LobularMoonShotProject, patients, & other guests to speak about lobular breast cancer on BBC Radio 5 Live today. BBC Sounds link starts at 12:04pm bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Thank you to Professor Valerie Speirs for visiting us from University of Aberdeen and giving a terrific talk on "Biological Insights into Breast Cancer in Men", hosted by Dr Sacha Howell at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Manchester Cancer Research Centre with Division of Cancer Sciences & CRUK Manchester Institute