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Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
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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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Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · 28d
We are excited to announce that our #PhD Student Recruitment is open for applications!

For full details of all projects and information on how to apply, visit: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/phd-student-...

📅 Applications close 28th November & we look forward to hearing from you!
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Suppliers A Go Go - Tomorrow!
Stop by our stand, meet your account manager and discover our catalog and the #reagents you require for you research!

#biotech #diagnostics #biosciences #crukmanchester @cruk-mi.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
There's still time to apply to our #PhD Programme here in #Manchester

Visit our website to see all the projects accepting applications, plus the support for students which includes:

⭐4 year fully funded PhD
⭐Tax-free stipend
⭐Support & mentorship
⭐Access to cutting-edge facilities and lab spaces
PhD Student Recruitment 2026 - OPEN | CRUK Manchester Institute
We are pleased to announce seven exciting postgraduate opportunities within the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute for new PhD Students to start in 2026
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
Looking for a new job?

We're currently recruiting to research, technical and operations roles

See all details of these opportunities on our #Careers pages: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/
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November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
As part of the University of Manchester, we're excited to see the new 2035 strategy and the Foundations and Leaps that it contains

A few weeks on from launch, you can follow the link below to read more about these aspirations from @manchester.ac.uk
manchester.ac.uk The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 29d
From Manchester for the world.

We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.

Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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crick.ac.uk
How does immunotherapy work, and why do some patients respond while others don’t?

Book our free talk by Samra Turajlic, head of the Cancer Dynamics Lab here at the Crick, Director of @cruk-mi.bsky.social and head of the UK-wide MANIFEST programme.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crick-cras...
Crick Crash Course: Immunotherapy
Our series of morning lectures sharing science from across the Crick in a simple and accessible way continues.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
Our Institute Director, Professor Samra Turajlić, will be giving a public talk at @crick.ac.uk

💬Crick Crash Course: Immunotherapy
📅Wed 19th Nov
🕙10am
📌Crick Institute, London

For full details and to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crick-cras...

@turajliclab.bsky.social #Immunotherapy
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November 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
🥼NEW RESEARCH 🥼

"Systemic immunosuppression from ultraviolet radiation exposure inhibits cancer immunotherapy"

New from our Skin Cancer and Ageing Group led by Amaya Viros this #OpenAccess publication explores the impact of UV radiation on #immunotherapy

Read it here👇
jitc.bmj.com/content/13/1...
Systemic immunosuppression from ultraviolet radiation exposure inhibits cancer immunotherapy
Background Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) affects local cutaneous and systemic immunity acutely. The wavelength, pattern and intensity of UVR exposure, individual skin phototype and immune state of indiv...
jitc.bmj.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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cruk-mi.bsky.social
You've got just a few days left to submit your proposal to join us as a new Group Leader

📅 Applications close 2nd November

Package includes:

🪙Multi-year funding
🧪Core Facility Access
🥼 #Postdoc & #PhD positions
🤝Mentorship

Visit our website to apply:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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This is a great opportunity to join a wonderful environment and great colleagues
cruk-mi.bsky.social Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · 15d
You've got just a few days left to submit your proposal to join us as a new Group Leader

📅 Applications close 2nd November

Package includes:

🪙Multi-year funding
🧪Core Facility Access
🥼 #Postdoc & #PhD positions
🤝Mentorship

Visit our website to apply:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
You've got just a few days left to submit your proposal to join us as a new Group Leader

📅 Applications close 2nd November

Package includes:

🪙Multi-year funding
🧪Core Facility Access
🥼 #Postdoc & #PhD positions
🤝Mentorship

Visit our website to apply:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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cruk-mi.bsky.social
Thinking of applying to join us as a new Group Leader?

Check out this video: @sylvaindelaunay.bsky.social & @giampazolias.bsky.social, two of our current Group Leaders, in conversation with our Director @turajliclab.bsky.social

🗓️ Apply by 2nd Nov

Visit - www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
New Group Leader Recruitment 2025 - Interview with current Group Leaders
YouTube video by CRUK Manchester Institute
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October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
Thinking of applying to join us as a new Group Leader?

Check out this video: @sylvaindelaunay.bsky.social & @giampazolias.bsky.social, two of our current Group Leaders, in conversation with our Director @turajliclab.bsky.social

🗓️ Apply by 2nd Nov

Visit - www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
New Group Leader Recruitment 2025 - Interview with current Group Leaders
YouTube video by CRUK Manchester Institute
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October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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We were proud to see #TeamManchester present at over 10 sessions & 20+ posters at #ESMO2025.

Well done to everyone involved in representing the MCRC on this international stage & demonstrating the commitment of our researchers & clinicians!🐝

See you all in Spain for #ESMO26! 🇪🇸
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
Exciting #postdoc opportunity to join @turajliclab.bsky.social here in #Manchester (with visiting scientist status @crick.ac.uk) to use novel tools to investigate #aneuploidy in #KidneyCancer

For full details of the position, including how to apply, visit:

www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
Image background shows An immunofluorescence microscopy image of kidney tissue showing different tissue structures stained in red, blue, and green. The overlapping colours in some regions suggest the complex structure and the close association of these different cell types within the kidney. Text reads: We are hiring: Postdoctoral Scientist Department: Cancer Dynamics Salary: £37,000 - £44,852 pa (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Job ID: MI/25/56 Apply by 23rd November 2025
October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
Just 3 days left to apply for a #postdoc position with @clausjorgensen.bsky.social and the Systems Oncology group

🥼Study a novel therapeutic target in #PancreaticCancer relating to the #TumourMicroenvironment

For full details & to apply please visit: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Now online in Cancer Discovery @aacrjournals.bsky.social: Glucocorticoids Unleash Immune-dependent Melanoma Control through Inhibition of the GARP/TGF β Axis - by Charles Earnshaw, @santiagozelenay.bsky.social, and colleagues doi.org/10.1158/2159... @cruk-mi.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
You have just *4 days* left to apply for a #Postdoc position with the fab @sylvaindelaunay.bsky.social

Study how diet affects #RNA modifications to drive cancer progression with:

🔵In vivo models
🔵Patient samples
🔵Long-read #Nanopore seq
🔵 #CRISPR screens

www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
MI/25/57 Postdoctoral Scientist | Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Sylvain Delaunay to study how diet affects RNA modifications to drive cancer progression.
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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cruk-mi.bsky.social
We're big on #TeamScience and currently recruiting to a number of key roles to support our #CancerResearch work here in #Manchester

Technologist, Communicator, Postdoc, PI - which role could you see yourself in?

Full details of each role on our #Careers pages:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/
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October 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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cruk-mi.bsky.social
Exciting news - we are recruiting new Group Leaders! 🥼

We are seeking to appoint exceptional early-career scientists & clinician scientists as #GroupLeaders to develop bold, innovative, high-impact #CancerResearch programmes

Full details on our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/new-g...
Group Leader Recruitment at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
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September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
We're big on #TeamScience and currently recruiting to a number of key roles to support our #CancerResearch work here in #Manchester

Technologist, Communicator, Postdoc, PI - which role could you see yourself in?

Full details of each role on our #Careers pages:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/
Image in style of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy book cover Background shows a lab coat tinted yellow on a film-grain background of muted greys and browns. Text says "Technologist, Communicator, Postdoc, PI" and "For full details of all current opportunities please visit our website cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers"
October 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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cruk-mi.bsky.social
We are excited to announce that our #PhD Student Recruitment is open for applications!

For full details of all projects and information on how to apply, visit: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/phd-student-...

📅 Applications close 28th November & we look forward to hearing from you!
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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jloke1.bsky.social
New opportunity - this is a non clinical PhD 4 year program - have a look and DM me if wish to discuss this particular student ship in modelling high risk Leukemia.

If that doesn’t take your fancy - there are plenty of exciting projects here!
October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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jcellsci.bsky.social
Working on the cell biology of the nucleus? We're still accepting submissions for our special issue on this topic!
Find out more at:
journals.biologists.com/jcs/pages/nu...
#cellbiology #nucleus #notforprofit #freetopublish
October 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
cruk-mi.bsky.social
We are excited to announce that our #PhD Student Recruitment is open for applications!

For full details of all projects and information on how to apply, visit: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/phd-student-...

📅 Applications close 28th November & we look forward to hearing from you!
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Steroid creams 'shrink melanoma' and could treat other cancers www.doctors.net.uk/news/steroid...
Steroid creams 'shrink melanoma' and could treat other cancers
An unexpected discovery that simple steroid creams can shrink melanoma tumours could help the body fight other cancers, according to new research.
www.doctors.net.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM