CO Academic Day
CO Academic Day
DATE: 19 November 2025
Venue: The Royal College of Radiologists, London
Website: https://my.rcr.ac.uk/event/a2GKB000000kKRL2A2
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The Royal College of Radiologists is delighted to run the CO Academic Day. This annual event is open to clinical oncology residents and consultants who are interested in research.​
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Elevate your research career at the clinical oncology academic day. Join us for a must-attend event for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and career in the field of research. It offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, network with peers, and explore cutting-edge research and innovations.
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Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest hot topics in clinical oncology research and have the chance to engage in discussions on career development and mentorship.
5 CPD points will be awarded on completion of this course.
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Learning objectives
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Learn about different pathways to participate in research at different stages of your career
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Connect and network with other researchers and discuss your ideas among peers and with an expert faculty interested in academic clinical oncology
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UK Oncology Roadshow 2025
“Circulating Tumour DNA” 2025
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DATE: 18th November - 26 November 2025
Venues: London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://oncology-roadshow.co.uk/
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This programme has been designed in response to the rapidly evolving role of ctDNA in oncology and the differing interpretations emerging from recent data presented at ASCO 2025.
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ctDNA represents a transformative advance in precision oncology, enabling the non-invasive detection and monitoring of tumour-specific genetic alterations through a simple blood test. Its applications are broadening across tumour types, including:
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Minimal residual disease (MRD) detection: identifying patients at high risk of recurrence earlier than standard imaging.
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Treatment stratification: informing therapeutic decision-making by highlighting actionable mutations and resistance mechanisms.
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Dynamic disease monitoring: allowing real-time assessment of treatment response and clonal evolution.
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The educational roadshow will visit multiple UK regions and is aimed at a multi-disciplinary audience of oncology consultants, clinical nurse specialists, molecular pathologists, and oncology pharmacists.
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Each meeting will feature a keynote lecture from a national thought leader in ctDNA (Professor Alastair Greystoke or Professor Naureen Starling), including providing breaking updates and clinical insights from ESMO 2025.
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CRUK CoL Centre Clinical Research Training Fellowship
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Fellowship details
Are you interested in doing a PhD in cancer biotherapeutics research? The CRUK City of London Centre (CoLC) is now recruiting for Clinical Research Training Fellows starting in late September 2026.
They invite interested talented and motivated clinicians in training who are passionate about research to contact one of our approved CRUK City of London Centre group leaders to discuss research opportunities and to co-develop a research proposal based on the candidates interest and background.
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For more information and details on how to apply please visit the CRUK CoL Centre Clinical Research Training Fellowship website: https://www.colcc.ac.uk/clinical-research-training-fellowships-crtf/
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The deadline for applications is 5 November 2025 (noon GMT).
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Fellowship details
This three-year fully funded PhD programme offers talented clinicians the opportunity to pursue biomedical discovery research in a world-class research environment. Research at the Crick spans multiple disciplines and aims to improve our understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.
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The Programme
Fellows are based at the Crick and supported by a Crick primary supervisor, a secondary supervisor from one of our partner universities, and a dedicated thesis committee. They benefit from well-resourced research labs, state-of-the-art science technology platforms, and a supportive and stimulating research environment.
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Funding
Our fellowships are fully funded for three years, covering salary, tuition fees and research costs. Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with their current experience/stage of training (up to but not including NHS consultant level).
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Find out more:​
Visit: crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/clinical-fellows/doctoral-clinical-fellows
Email: crf-admin@crick.ac.uk
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The deadline for applications is 12:00 midday (GMT) 14 November 2025
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Fellowship details
These 1 - 2 year fellowships provide postdoctoral research experience for clinicians, working in a Crick research group on a project agreed between the fellow and the Crick group leader. The fellowships aim to:
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Foster long-term clinical links and collaborations
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Provide clinicians with a postdoctoral extension of their research experience, along with scientific networking, training and career development opportunities
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Provide a platform from which fellows may apply for external funding, such as clinician scientist fellowships, to be held at the Crick or elsewhere.
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The Programme
Fellows at the Crick join a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community of over 1,000 scientists. They have full access to the Crick postdoc training programme, an extensive seminar programme, clinical academic networking opportunities, and comprehensive training and career development activities.
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Eligibility
This opportunity is ideal for talented and motivated postdoctoral clinicians who are passionate about research and demonstrate outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine and research. Applicants should hold (or be about to hold) a research PhD alongside their medical degree or equivalent clinical professional qualification.
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Key dates:
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The application submission window for Crick fully funded fellowships (Route 1) is open from early March 2026 to end of April 2026.
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Applications from fellows with their own salary support (Route 2) are accepted year-round.
Find out more:
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Visit: crick.ac.uk/careers-study/clinical-fellows/postdoctoral-clinical-fellows
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Email: crf-admin@crick.ac.uk
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