Menopause, Diet and Cancer is a practical resource for women navigating menopause as a result of cancer treatment, offering evidence-based nutritional guidance to support health and well-being. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Very proud to join esteemed colleagues and participants from the LiamMcTrial this evening a we launch the ‘Living well toolkit’ for men recovering from cancer. Honoured to be part of this great work @uccresearch.bsky.social

In this #menshealthweek can I give a shout out to the amazing LiamMc Trial team for their inspiring work with men following prostate cancer treatment. @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social

In a powerful blend of art, community & care Cancer Research @UCC & CCAE unveil Moving Words - a new (micro)landscape in the city raising awareness for cancer survivorship. Read more: tinyurl.com/52dy62m5 Support our work: tinyurl.com/bdavkfxd

We are proud to have Professor Jack Gleeson co-lead the pragmatic randomised clinical trials component of this exciting project aimed at managing the long-term effects of testicular cancer in young survivors. Interdisciplinary research driving innovation to help improve lives of people with cancer.

🏅The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre received a gold standard European accreditation today & is now a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre. This accreditation will enhance clinical & research ecosystem attracting funding and experts to work in this region.

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre is officially a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre #OncologyDays2025 #OECI #CUH #UCC #HSESouthWest

On #WorldMicrobiomeDay our #MicrobiomeAmbassadors are declaring their microbe love publicly to raise awareness of the potential microbiomes have for healthier people and a healthier planet. Our director Prof RoisinMConnolly is leading out the campaign.

We’re proud to share a novel, internationally recognised protocol from the LYSA Trial - selected as a top abstract at ESPEN 2023. This dietitian-led survivorship intervention uses ePROs over 12 months to monitor weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Read more: doi.org/10.12688/hrb...

Earlier this summer our Marie Curie (INSPIRE) fellow Munawar Abbas spoke at the International Symposium on Nutritional Strategies for Sustainable Health hosted by Government College University, Faisalabad & the Nutrition and Health Society. Title: 'Feeding the Gut – How Microbes Shape Our Health'

Menopause, Diet & Cancer is designed to offer practical, evidence-based guidance on how dietary and lifestyle choices can alleviate menopausal symptoms and enhance overall wellbeing. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social irishpharmacist.ie/news/new-res...

Could tumour growth speed predict outcomes in oligoprogressive cancer treated with SBRT? In a study of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy treated patients Prof Aisling Barry & team find tumour-specific growth rate may help identify who benefits most from treatment, irrespective of type.

Explore cutting-edge XR research & innovation! The EU-funded TRANSCEND-XR project at UCC are hiring for 2 roles 🔹 Project Manager – tinyurl.com/35r3e3zj 🔹 Postdoc Researcher – tinyurl.com/46jxavsn #JobAlert #XR #ResearchJobs #EUfunded #UCC

To ensure end-of-life care is the best it can be teams at Marymount Cork & CUH Cork introduced a care planning form, checklist & staff training to improve how dying patients and families are supported. Read full paper here 📰 www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32...

Delighted to see the LIAM Mc Study Protocol gaining international recognition in @plosone.org. A huge testament to the incredible impact this investigator-initiated study is having on patient care. Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/3xey2m8n

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre is seeking a passionate and strategic Programme Manager (Senior Research Coordinator) to help drive transformative change in cancer care and research across the South West region. Learn more tinyurl.com/3d527muc

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre team is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to drive the Centre’s development, implement key policies, and engage with stakeholders & funders. Ready to make an impact? Apply now! tinyurl.com/3d527muc

Exceptional Opportunity! In a joint role between UCC and CUH this Professor in Cancer Clinical Trials role offers a chance to drive research, expand clinical trials and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Apply today to play a key role in building an OECI Centre of Excellence. tinyurl.com/mr57t6yz

📣 have you been diagnosed with cancer, and are experiencing menopausal symptoms as a result of your treatment? we’re looking to hear from you! please consider completing our survey if you are eligible, it will only take 15 minutes of your time! tinyurl.com/menocancersu...

💛 Exciting news this #DaffodilDay! The #LiamMcTrial research team at UCC & CUH in collaboration with Irish Cancer Society & Pfizer are launching their “Your Living Well Toolkit” to support the long term well-being of men who have completed their 12-week LIAM Mc program. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social

Cancer Research @UCC went 'all in against cancer' on #DaffodilDay in support of Irish Cancer Society. You can support our fundraising efforts by donating at the link below: fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/...

The Menopause, Diet & Cancer booklet was developed from the LYSA Trial by CORU-registered dietitian at UCC & School of Food and Nutritional Sciences supported by The Irish Cancer Society and offers evidence-based guidance for women navigating menopause after cancer. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social

Ireland’s health system faces challenges, but university research is driving breakthroughs. The Women’s Cancer Survivorship programme, led by @ucc.ie researchers, offers first-of-their-kind clinics to support survivors post-treatment. Learn more: 🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

Our #LYSA cancer survivorship study was chosen by @IUAofficial to profile exemplars of research from @UCC showcasing how university research drives breakthroughs that improve lives. #BetterIreland www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEoZ...

The Keane lab is hiring! Join our team at @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social on an exciting new project trying to understand how the gut-brain axis shapes the tumour microenvironment of Diffuse Midline Glioma #cryanlab #DMG #DIPG Apply here using using Job Id 085551 ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

Research by @maevehennessy.bsky.social & @rmconnolly.bsky.social published in @ascocancer.bsky.social investigating multiplex spatial proteomic analysis of HER2-positive breast tumours reveals unique molecular and immunological properties associated with treatment response. 📄 tinyurl.com/nhmcw3ay

Attending this am the @ucc.ie Student Research Conference. @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social academic oncologist Jack Gleeson presenting his #UCCCTG supported investigator-led LiamMc trial for men with advanced prostate cancer. clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT059...

Meredith Regan proposes framework using established criteria for pragmatic clinical trial design, then walks audience thru process using PREPEC. #masterclass #SGBCC2025

Such a great session on clinical trial design at #SGBCC2025. Importance of patient voice from study design to approval.

Delighted to be in Vienna with @CUH/UCC Cancer Centre @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.com teams  #SGBCC2025 Excited to hear about latest updates in breast cancer care & research!

Happy to have participated in #SERENA6, using ctDNA to tailor an early switch strategy for metastatic HR+ disease. Could make ctDNA actually ACTIONable in breast for the first time! www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre...

Latest lab review- The Gut microbiota-Immune-Brain axis: Therapeutic Implications. Just out in @cp-cellrepmed.bsky.social Well done @kjdoriordan.bsky.social @moloneyger.bsky.social & @lilykeane.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-reports...

Congratulations to Professor Mary Cahill on her upcoming retirement! We were delighted to welcome Prof Cahill & Haematology colleagues from CUH to the Centre today to share how our team supports cancer clinical trials & how we might support & collaborate in the future.

Cancer Research @UCC PhD student Maria Carey at the annual Irish Association for Cancer Research Conference with her poster which looks at the role of USP18 in oesophageal cancer cells. #IACR2025 @uccresearch.bsky.social

By using non-invasive PET/CT scans, doctors may be able to better tailor treatment plans based on how a patient is responding, making breast cancer treatment more personalised and effective.

Research by Maeve Hennessy, Roisin Connolly and their team looks at how PET/CT scans and HER2-related tissue markers can help predict how well HER2-targeted treatments will work for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer.

Kate is a star. Very proud of this research team, and our own contributions to the design, data management, dynamic symptom reporting, and data analysis (with @bapalmer.bsky.social).

The Cancer Trial Cork and IRROG radiation oncology team have recruited the first patient to the #EXPERT breast trial which aims to further personalise cancer care in early stage breast cancer.

Join us Monday 10 March for the next seminar in the series presented by Dr Rory Crottie, Consultant Histopathologist at CUH, and Dr Rachel Brodie, Consultant Haematologist at CUH.  This session will be chaired by Prof Louise Burke. Register in advance: tinyurl.com/j7eat7m4

Dr Bueso, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Tangney Lab in Cancer Research @UCC, aims to remove barriers to research for underrepresented regions, by reforming research assessment systems, promoting research integrity and fostering trust in science.

Congratulations to Prof Jim Clover and the Cancer Trial Cork team at CUH for their recruitment milestone on this surgical trial.

🥇 First in Ireland Milestone Congratulations to PI Zibi Marchocki & colleague Vicki Cleary at #CUMH on recruiting the first patient in Ireland to this study which gives patients genetically pre-disposed to developing gynaecological cancer improved quality of life by delaying the onset of menopause

The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting applications for their Ph.D. Scholarship Programme 2025. This award is for graduates who want to pursue a PhD in cancer research. www.cancer.ie/cancer-resea...

A new trial at CUH led by PI Richard Bambury is exploring an innovative device for treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, further strengthening the surgical oncology trials portfolio.

Another new cancer trial at CUH is the GLORIOSA trial for patients with ovarian cancer. Led by PI Dr Dearbhaile Collins and the Cancer Trials Cork team.

Congratulations to the LYSA Study team on being awarded the Irish Cancer Society Survivorship Project of the Year award which recognises the contribution of an exemplar survivorship research project on the cancer research landscape.

Another trial opened in @CUH_Cork by Cancer Trials Cork is the PREcoopERA study under PI @rmconnolly.bsky.social. For people with early breast cancer.

Read about the role of the oncology dietitian in HR+ breast cancers, and what a dedicated dietetic service could look like in the future. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social Link: bit.ly/4b9wdOD

Join us online for our upcoming UCC Cancer Seminar Series ⚪ Prof Josephine Hegarty, Professor and Chair in Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC ⚪ Prof Gerry Lee, Professor and Chair of Health Services Research UCC.  Register: tinyurl.com/j7eat7m4