Our research
The Cancer Studies Research Group is based at several locations across the University, including the:
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Stopford Building
- St Mary’s Hospital
- University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
The group is one of two in the School of Cancer and Enabling Sciences and is a key partner in the Manchester Cancer Research Centre as part of the Manchester Comprehensive Cancer Network. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre will see a major increase in the cancer research efforts and facilities with the aim to recruit at least ten world-class clinical and non-clinical cancer researchers within the next five years.
The strong partnership with the University and Trusts will help make Manchester a truly formidable player in international cancer research and care. The Cancer Network provides a range of specialist diagnostics and treatment for cancer patients together with laboratory, translational and clinical research.
The research group is led by Professor Vaskar Saha (CRUK Professor of Paediatric Oncology) and the Head of the School of Cancer and Enabling Sciences is Professor Tony Whetton.
Research programmes
Research programmes are focused on the following main areas:
