Overview
The Transgenic Breeding Team at specialises in breeding mice to support research initiatives at the Institute. Maintaining a high health status is paramount, necessitating stringent protocols for introducing new transgenic lines from external sources.
Featured Publications
2024 Annual Report
23rd September 2025
Introducing new mouse lines
New mouse lines are typically transferred into the facility as gametes by the Genome Editing and Mouse Models team and undergo thorough health screening to ensure that resultant offspring are specific-pathogen-free.
Find out more about animals in our research
Most of our research does not involve animals but some animal research is essential if we are to understand, prevent and cure cancer.
Cancer Research UK only uses animals when there is no alternative. To find out more, visit our Animals in Research pages.
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
Careers that have a lasting impact on cancer research and patient care
We are always on the lookout for talented and motivated people to join us. Whether your background is in biological or chemical sciences, mathematics or finance, computer science or logistics, use the links below to see roles across the Institute in our core facilities, operations teams, research groups, and studentships within our exceptional graduate programme.
