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UK ECRC Newsletter July 2026

  • Writer: ukecrcforum
    ukecrcforum
  • Jul 30
  • 3 min read

Welcome to the March 2026 Edition of the UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer Newsletter!

Recent Activities


UK ECRC was invited to present at the 2nd Annual UK3CR Forum, delivered excellently by our Co-Chairs Harshani Green and Matthew Fok, highlighting the improtance of early career researchers and how to support the next generation of researchers.



A snapshot of the UK ECRC committee and ECRs joining colleagues from across the UK. A fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen collaborations.



UK ECRC Webinar Series


UK ECRC are excited to announce we will be releasing a webinar series soon! Have your say on the topics you'd like us to cover by completing this short survey: https://www.ukecrc.co.uk/webinar-series


Here's your monthly dose of updates, opportunities, and inspiration from across the cancer research community. Click the arrows below to explore each section and dive into what's new this month.


  1. 3rd European Caner and Oncology Congress

    • Premier Forum for advancing cancer science and clinical care

    • The congress will delve into critical areas including precision oncology, immunotherapy, emerging treatment strategies, survivorship, palliative and supportive care, and the integration of digital tools and AI into oncology practice

    • Location and date: London, UK. September 14-15 2026

    • Register: https://cancer.c2pforum.com/


  1. ESMO Congress – Madrid 2026

    • Flagship European medical oncology congress, presenting practice changing trial data, guideline updates and education across all tumour types; aimed at oncologists, trainees, researchers and the wider multidisciplinary cancer team.

    • Date and location: 23-27 October 2026, Madrid, Spain (hybrid in‑person and online).

    • More information and registration: ESMO Congress 2026: Registration | ESMO 


  1. 29th BOPA Annual Conference

    • National British Oncology Pharmacy Association meeting bringing together oncology pharmacists and the wider MDT to share clinical practice, service innovation and research in cancer pharmacy.

    • Location and date: 2-4 October 2026, ICC London Olympia

    • More information: Latest Conference 2026 - BOPA

  1. UK Breast Cancer Clinical Studies Group – Early Career Researcher Membership

    • Opportunity to join a national multidisciplinary leadership group shaping the UK breast cancer clinical trials portfolio and collaborating with key national and international stakeholders. more information about the group

    • Inviting applications from early career researchers (oncology, surgery, pathology, radiology, AHPs, CTU/methodology, qualitative research) for a mentored 1 year role (extendable to 3 years) working on active research workstreams.

    • Apply here: UK Breast Cancer Clinical Studies Group - Application Form

    • Deadline: 31 July 2026


  1. CTRAD Executive Committee role

    • The UK Clinical and Translational Radiotherapy Research Working Group (CTRad) (now hosted by Macmillan and are a UK3CR CRG) are looking for two early career researchers (ECR) to serve in lead positions within the CTRAD executive committee

    • Both Clinical Oncologists (including trainees) and radiographers are encouraged to apply

    • Apply here: CTRad Executive Committee Role  – Fill in form

 

  1. UK Skin Cancer Clinical Trials Group

    • The NCRI Skin Group published its strategic priorities for skin cancer clinical research across the UK in June 2023 and  began recruiting to working groups to address these pressing challenges.

    • To maintain connections and collaborations within the UK skin cancer community, you are invited to join their mailing list

    • To join the mailing list: Click Here


  1. The BROOM Study: British Retrospective analysis of the Outcomes in OligoMetastatic Breast cancer (OMBC) treated with Stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR)

    • The BROOM study aims to define the real‑world survival impact of SABR in oligometastatic breast cancer in the era of modern systemic therapies

    • This study is being conducted in collaboration with The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH)

    • If you are interested in taking part at your centre, please email uk.notch@nhs.net or joni.howells@wales.nhs.uk

  1. Wellcome: Accelerator awards

    • Aimed at expanding who can lead, shape and progress in research landscapes

    • Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani Heritage in the UK, who hold a UK undergraduate degree or PhD can apply

    • Can win up to £200,000 for up to two years

    • More information: Click here


  1. NIHR pre-application support fund

    • Are you an aspiring researcher? The Pre-Application Support Fund could give you the extra boost you need for a successful NIHR career development application.

    • Watch webinar: Click Here

  1. Devstat: Medical statistics software

  • Interactive, point-and-click interface for performing common medical statistical analyses without requiring programming knowledge free to use

  • It features over 37 chart types, comprehensive statistical tests, survival analysis, diagnostic test evaluation, and a built-in eligibility engine that guides you to the right analysis

  • See here: Click Here

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