Manchester cancer researcher recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Pioneering Manchester cancer researcher Professor Gareth Evans has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of more than 35 years of outstanding contributions to cancer genetics.
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Study reveals inequalities in men with learning disabilities and prostate cancer
A study supported by Manchester BRC has highlighted inequalities experienced by men with learning disabilities when diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Research paper demonstrates significant reduction in late stage lung cancer thanks to community based screening programme
There has been a 22% reduction of late stage lung cancer diagnosis in Greater Manchester thanks to the innovative NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
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New research in Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding’s name aims to stop breast cancer before it starts
The second phase of a groundbreaking breast cancer study created in the name of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, has seen the appointment of a senior research fellow.
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New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews involving Professor Emma Crosbie from Manchester BRC show strong and consistent evidence that Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes.
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New study uncovers potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
A new study involving Manchester BRC researchers has revealed a drug approved for use in other conditions could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in women before the menopause.
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Celebrating our key achievements 2024-25
Demonstrating the impact it has made over the past year, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has published a summary of its key outcomes, outputs and progress.
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Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy, study finds
A new blood test pioneered by diagnostics company AOA Dx (AOA) can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy a study by researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Colorado has found.
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