ALT "I was privileged to undertake my doctoral research here in Manchester and delighted to have been awarded a post-doctoral research position earlier this year.  I have the opportunity to work alongside world-leading basic and translational scientists that can support my career development as a clinical academic exploring weight loss for the prevention and treatment of obesity-linked endometrial cancers." ~ Dr Helen Clarke, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Gynaecological-Oncology

ALT "Choosing a postdoctoral position at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) means gaining access to top-tier research facilities, engaging with internationally renowned cancer experts, and benefiting from a multidisciplinary and clinically integrated research environment. The university has a comprehensive career development program for postdocs, offering opportunities for skills development, grant writing, and leadership training. This can significantly boost your future career prospects in both academia and industry. My post-doctoral research project is an excellent opportunity to work directly on a clinical trial and contribute to innovative cervical cancer therapies and diagnostics. With a strong emphasis on translational cancer research, Manchester is an ideal setting to make significant contributions to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of cancer." ~ Dr Anubhav Datta Kodak and Christie Radiology Fellow

ALT "The aim of my research is to improve the diagnosis of cancers that are difficult to diagnose through usual approaches with an aim to speed up diagnosis and elucidate novel biomarkers with a focus on less-invasive means. Working within the CRUK National Biomarker Centre is a real privilege. The world leading expertise and collaborative team science approach has enabled me to embed myself within the laboratory science whilst keeping the link to the clinic. Being able to translate the amazing work done in the laboratory to clinical benefit is a real focus of the National Biomarker Centre. In addition, working with the amazing clinical teams at The Christie, MCRC biobank and wider research community within the University of Manchester has made me appreciate how special a place it is to be an academic in Manchester." ~ Dr Alicia-Marie Conway University of Manchester and CRUK National Biomarker Centre Academic Clinical Lecturer and Medical Oncology trainee

ALT Postdoc Appreciation Week

ALT Postdoc Appreciation Week. Thank You!