Connecting Cancer Care

Recognising the vital role that research plays in cancer care and treatment, the Christie Hospital, one of NNW’s connected institutions, has just unveiled plans in partnership with the University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK, for the development of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre.

The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer centres in Europe. Based in Manchester, the hospital covers a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, treating approximately 180,000 patients every year. Patients come to the Christie from even further a field, especially those with complex or rare cancer, due to the hospital’s excellent facilities and reputation.

Research is vital to the understanding and treatment of cancer, and the Christie has achieved world firsts in research throughout its 10 year history. Its connection to the Net North West network means that highly complex technology based research can be carried out at great speeds and with great capacity, so helping to bring the UK one step closer to curing the disease.

The new research centre will combine research efforts from the University of Manchester, the Christie Hospital, The Paterson Institute and Cancer Research UK. An estimated £30 - 50 million is expected to be secured to fund world class researchers, laboratories and patient research facilities, with the aim to double cancer research activity in the city over the next five years.

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