The fourth lecture in this year's UCC CSS is presented by Prof Eduardo Bruera, Professor of Medicine, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Chaired by Fiona Kiely, Doctor at Palliative medicine at Marymount University Hospital & Hospice.

Now hiring: Director of Cancer Trials Operations at CUH/UCC Cancer Centre. This is a key leadership position responsible for advancing cancer research & cancer trials initiatives within the CUH/UCC Cancer Centre. Apply before Nov 28. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5ycm5jbd

In October Emer Lynch joined the OECI Residential Grant Writing Workshop in Warsaw, a 3 day event focused on empowering early-career oncology researchers to advance their projects. Emer is our Breakthrough Cancer research Fellow supporting clinical research at CUH & Cancer Research @UCC.

@ucc.ie is recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Palliative Care. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine, the successful candidate will take a leadership role in the MSc Palliative Care programme, a joint initiative with @marymountcork. Learn more: tinyurl.com/25d6xukj

🌍 At #ESMO25, we caught up with Rianne Rolfes (Netherlands Cancer Institute) during the poster session on the #OPTImaL study, exploring whether chemotherapy can be safely omitted for select #TNBC patients. Opening soon in Ireland under @rmconnolly.bsky.social @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social

The next UCC CSS will be presented by Dr Erin Gillespie, Associate Professor & Radiation Oncologist at @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social. “Preventing skeletal events among patients with bone metastases – emerging evidence for early radiation treatment and the importance of prediction and prognosis”.

Now hiring: Director of Cancer Trials Operations at CUH/UCC Cancer Centre. Lead strategic operations, drive clinical trial excellence, and help shape Ireland’s future in cancer research. Apply before Nov 28 More info: tinyurl.com/5ycm5jbd

PhD Opportunity: Bacteria & Cancer Join the Tangney Lab at CancerResearch @UCC to explore the role of bacteria in cancer – from microbiome studies to therapeutic applications. Deadline for applications: 21st November 2025 🔗 ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

Prof Aisling Barry, Chair of Radiation Oncology at UCC joined Niall Rochford today as he began his 250km #Cork2Cong walk in memory of his wife Stella 💜. Niall started his 12-day journey from @ucc.ie where Stella once studied, to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

Prof Mark Tangney will lead on the OncoBioMaps Ireland work package of POI-2, building a national platform for biological mapping of cancer patients with microbiome as the common marker. Charity Partner Cork University Foundation (CUF) will also fundraise for the project. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

After completing MSc research alongside her role in the BCNI Biobank, Cliodhna Nolan begins a full-time PhD this week. She will continue to focus on cell-free DNA in high-grade non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma to help improve patient monitoring & treatment. Good luck Cliodhna!

Excited to be part of this 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 where we heard from representatives of each work package. Our own Jack Gleeson will be lead the pilot trial in Work Package 3.

Ireland’s first patient has been enrolled on the ASCENT-05 trial at Cork University Hospital. Congratulations to @seamusoreilly.bsky.social & the @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social team. The study, sponsored by Gilead Sciences, is testing new options for people with high-risk early TNBC: bit.ly/46aR3wa

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist at CUH www.rezoomo.com/job/85000/?L...

Join the UCC CTG team as a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 supporting Precision Immunotherapy research in Breast Cancer. Enthusiastic research nurse sought to work in a growing team, supporting investigator-led research. Apply now: tinyurl.com/ynhesxzb

In January we were privileged to have Dr Bruce Levine speak on CAR T-cell therapy at our UCC Cancer Seminar Series. Dr Levine has partnered with country music artist Mags McCarthy to release a song that aims to give a voice to cancer patients - ‪@bllphd.bsky.social‬ www.agriland.ie/farming-news...

In this recent IJROBP - The Red Journal article Aisling Barry et al spotlight the expanding role of #RadiationTherapy for primary liver & gallbladder cancers. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3wncmmwm

Final year @ucc.ie CoMH med students Alannah Kelly & Amy Richards have launched a Sustainability in Oncology survey for healthcare professionals in cancer care. 🌱Have your say & help shape greener oncology 📰Survey: tinyurl.com/bp63p3za

We’re excited to welcome Lorraine Smith, PhD student in @tcddublin.bsky.social to our lab for 8 weeks with @aicri.bsky.social funded by #BreakthroughCancerResearch. Lorraine is Investigating a new therapy for Barrett’s Oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer. #PhDResearch #UCCResearch

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...

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

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.

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...

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'

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...

#WorldMicrobiomeDay #WMD2025 #FeedYourMicrobes

#WorldMicrobiomeDay #WMD2025 #FeedYourMicrobes

To mark #WorldMicrobiomeDay Prof Mark Tangney will be speaking on @UCCFM today at 1pm to discuss microbiome and cancer research. 📻 Tune in here: liveradio.ie/stations/ucc... If you miss it you can listen back here: ucc.ie/en/media/res...

#WorldMicrobiomeDay #WMD2025 #FeedYourMicrobes

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.

🎙️ INVITATION to A Special Lecture for World Microbiome Day | Register here: lnkd.in/ejPZMxgP Join us on JUNE 27th at 10 AM EDT for a pivotal webinar featuring Professor CURTIS HUTTENHOWER, a renowned authority in computational biology and microbiome science. www.psu.edu/news/huck-in...

In the lead-up to #WorldMicrobiomeDay we hosted colleagues from UCC CTG, ‪@apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social and more for a mind-body yoga session followed by a tasting of probiotic-rich drinks🧘‍♀️ A refreshing way to highlight our focus on Cancer Microbiome Research - one of our key areas of research.

Proud of our PhD student Maria Carey presenting her poster at #EACR2025 in Lisbon 🇵🇹 on Drug-resistant Oesophageal Cancer Cells. Well done Maria! #BreakthroughCancerResearch @researchireland.ie #UCCResearch #CancerResearch #OesophagealCancer

Now Hiring: UCC CTG are hiring a Clinical Research Nurse at @CUH_Cork. Help advance breast cancer research across ‪@rcsi.bsky.social‬ UCC & CUH as part of an established multidisciplinary research team 3-year contract, CNM1 Salary Scale, Full Training More Info 👉 tinyurl.com/298khkkv

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

🏅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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

UCC CTG are now hiring for 2 Research Nurse positions! Flexible working, regular hours, no weekend shifts. Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Whole Time: tinyurl.com/27747ajt

On Tuesday evening we held the 2nd regional Brain Tumour Researcher Networking Event led by Prof Jack Gleeson. Senior researchers & clinicians gathered to discuss their research and explore future potential collaborative brain tumour research opportunities. #BrainTumourResearch

Today on International Clinical Trials Day our Cancer Trials team were at CUH engaging with the public and stakeholders at the HRB CRF annual stand!

#ESMOBreast25 👏👏👏 @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social Academic Intern Dr Clara Steele High levels of interest & engagement among ☘️ breast cancer patients for Secondary Risk Reduction Services Time to integrate this into Routine Survivorship Care @roinnslainte.bsky.social @cancertrialsie.bsky.social

Dr @Dcollinsflynn Clinical Director of Cancer Services, CUH tells us what the recent accreditation from the @OECI_EEIG means for both staff and patients at CUH. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQm...

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre is now a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre. This European recognition reflects excellence in cancer care & research and and paves the way for expanding public access to clinical trials. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Great to present our national supplement survey at EMAS in Valencia. 63% of Irish menopausal cancer survivors reported supplement use-yet only 3% found them effective. Most advice came from healthstore staff & social media. Time for better, evidence-based support. @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social