Our commitment to animal welfare
Most of our research does not involve animals but some animal research is essential if we are to understand, prevent and cure cancer. At the Institute, we are committed to upholding and maintaining high standards of animal welfare. The Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body is required under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
The AWERB exists to advise the Establishment Licence Holder (ELH) and to represent all staff within the Establishment, including others at The University of Manchester who also work in the Paterson Building or Oglesby Cancer Research Building, who use the animal research facility at CRUK MI.
The AWERB has a diverse membership with differing perspectives. Its membership includes the Named Roles (Named Vet, Named Training and Competency Officer, Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer, Named Information Officer), research scientists and lay members. The AWERB also has support from a statistician.
Services
Meet the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body members
The AWERB includes the Named Roles (Named Vet, Named Training and Competency Officer, Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer, Named Information Officer), research scientists and lay members, as well as support from a statistician.
The AWERB also includes representation from our colleagues in the Division of Cancer Sciences who utilise the services of our BRU, including Dr Jamie Honeychurch.
Chief Laboratory Officer
Chair of the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body
Regulatory Liaison & Training Officer
Team Leader
Core Facility Manager
Core Facility Manager
Core Facility Manager
Junior Group Leader
Senior Group Leader
Research Integrity and Training Adviser
Our vision for world leading cancer research in the heart of Manchester
We are a leading cancer research institute within The University of Manchester, spanning the whole spectrum of cancer research – from investigating the molecular and cellular basis of cancer, to translational research and the development of therapeutics.
Our collaborations
Bringing together internationally renowned scientists and clinicians
Scientific Advisory Board
Supported by an international Scientific Advisory Board
Institute life in Manchester
We strive to make our community a welcoming, caring and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities for training and mentoring to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.
“We are so pleased to have received the funding to enable us to test our hypothesis in the lab. If we can create a new medicine that can precisely target a specific type of cell within the tumour, and restore anti-cancer immune responses, this will be a game-changer for oesophageal cancer patients “
Sara Valpione
Former Institute Clinical Fellow and now Clinician in Residence within the CRUK National Biomarker Centre
“My charity bake sales – known as “David’s Great British Bake Off” – are always a hit, home baked products taste so much better than shop bought and are greatly appreciated by staff!”
David Jenkins
Purchasing Officer
“We’ve seen some remarkable responses, with an improvement for some patients within days. This is an early phase trial so there’s a lot more work to do. But the data we have so far is very encouraging and could help many thousands of people in the future”
Tim Somervaille
Senior Group Leader
“It is a pleasure to introduce my team who work to deliver our research goals. We work in a friendly and collaborative environment, supporting each other’s projects. “
Amaya Virós
CRUK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellow
“We are so pleased to have received the funding to enable us to test our hypothesis in the lab. If we can create a new medicine that can precisely target a specific type of cell within the tumour, and restore anti-cancer immune responses, this will be a game-changer for oesophageal cancer patients “
Sara Valpione
Former Institute Clinical Fellow and now Clinician in Residence within the CRUK National Biomarker Centre
“My charity bake sales – known as “David’s Great British Bake Off” – are always a hit, home baked products taste so much better than shop bought and are greatly appreciated by staff!”
David Jenkins
Purchasing Officer
“We’ve seen some remarkable responses, with an improvement for some patients within days. This is an early phase trial so there’s a lot more work to do. But the data we have so far is very encouraging and could help many thousands of people in the future”
Tim Somervaille
Senior Group Leader
“It is a pleasure to introduce my team who work to deliver our research goals. We work in a friendly and collaborative environment, supporting each other’s projects. “
Amaya Virós
CRUK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellow
