What is the Showcase?

This Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre Scientific Showcase aims to showcase the research achievements and successes delivered through our major research themes over the past five years.

You will hear about major developments in our research themes: Radiotherapy, Prevention and Early Detection, Experimental Cancer Medicine, Immuno-Oncology, Molecular Pathology and Tissue Acquisition, Biomarker Sciences, and Training and Development.

Our panel of theme leads will also provide a horizon scan for the future, discussing the challenges and opportunities we will face.

Who should attend?

This workshop will be of interest for any researcher or scientist wishing to learn more about the activities of the CRUK Manchester Centre. It is open to all cancer researchers from across the UK.

Why should I attend?

To learn more about the research activities of the CRUK Manchester Centre
To understand and learn about the major achievements and research successes over the past five years
To discover the challenges and opportunities we face in the coming years

Who is speaking at the workshop?

Professor Robert Bristow, Co-Director of the CRUK Manchester Centre will chair the Showcase, and invite the leaders of the key research themes to present on the achievements and successes. Confirmed speakers include:

Professor Graham Lord
Professor Caroline Dive
Professor Fiona Thistlethwaite
Dr Philip Crosbie
Jane Rogan
Professor Andrew Renehan
Dr Natalie Cook
Professor Catharine West
Dr Pedro Oliveira
Dr Anshuman Chaturvedi

A detailed agenda for the showcase can be found below.

Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre: Scientific Showcase