BBCT (A)HYBRID: Molecular Biology, Chemotherapy & Pharmacology 10-14 Nov 25

The Cancer Studies Research Group based at The Christie School of Oncology & Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute play a major role in allowing Specialist Registrars in Clinical & Medical Oncology to fulfil the academic side of their training. This programme is run as a 5 day lecture series and includes examination practice sessions. Monday to Wednesday will focus on molecular biology & immunotherapy and Thursday and Friday will cover pharmacology and chemotherapy.

Low-to-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) course fees are offered at a 50% reduction. Countries eligible for LMIC reduced rate can be found here. Countries listed under the headings "Low-Income Economies" and Lower-Middle-Income Economies" will be considered. If you are currently domicile in an LMIC please email [email protected] attaching proof of employment from your current hospital/institute before booking and completing registration on Eventbrite.

Target Audience

The teaching is designed for trainee medical and clinical oncologists and incorporates the FRCR part 1 syllabus including candidates for the Royal College FRCR part 1 examinations.

Topics covered

Pharmacology & drug toxicity

Pharmacokinetics

Angiogenesis

Immunotherapy & vaccines

Cancer genetics

Apoptosis

Clinical pharmacology

High dose chemotherapy

Exam practice sessions

Chemotherapy principles & drug resistance

Syllabus

The course covers FRCR part 1 examinations as part of the RCR syllabus

Teaching method

The teaching will be held in hybrid format; Christie Education Centre auditorium and on Zoom, please ensure you select the correct option on Eventbrite booking. For those who have selected to attend the lectures virtually, zoom links will be emailed to all candidates upon registration. Lectures and MCQ sessions will be recorded and available to all candidates post-event until 30 September 2026 in line with the RCR FRCR 1 Spring and Autumn 2026 examinations.

Fees

Fees £700 (Full week course 10 - 14 November 2025)

£420 (Mon 10- Wed 12 Nov 2025 (Molecular Biology)

£280 (Thurs 13 - Fri 14 Nov 2025 (Pharmacology, Chemotherapy)

£150 (Attendance per day - please specify dates on Eventbrite registration)

Please note that the above prices do not include card processing fees if you book online

Please note that the above prices do not include card processing fees if you book online

Host or Publisher Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy