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Save the date: 5 May, RCSI. IIT Think Tank to develop new cancer trials and explore early-stage ideas @cancercentreIRE @wearemedsir Submit a short concept for an investigator-initiated trial. Download form: bit.ly/481vAGj Send by 22 April. #CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch

Colleagues working in melanoma trials may be interested in the Irish Melanoma Forum 14th Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, 29 May in UCD O’Reilly Hall, Dublin. The meeting brings together clinicians and researchers across Ireland to share updates in this evolving field. Register: bit.ly/4upSd0T Code: IMF26

On Daffodil Day, our Academic Director @CancerInstIRE Prof Maeve Lowery highlights how research and innovation drive better outcomes for people affected by cancer. #DaffodilDay @stjamesdublin @tcddublin @irishcancer @TrinityMed1

Today we stand with our funders, the @IrishCancerSoc on Daffodil Day. Their €1M annual support helps bring cancer trials to patients and families in Ireland, giving access to new drugs and treatments and driving progress. Together, we’re going all in against cancer. #DaffodilDay2026 #DaffodilDay #TeamIrishCancerSociety

The Spring DSSG Digest is here. Ahead of today’s DSSG meetings, we’ve published the latest updates from across the network, including study activity, accrual figures, publications, PPI, fundraising and more. Read it here: bit.ly/411ePrf #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

We were proud to see Martin Sweeney present PRO-ACT at #EAU26 earlier this week. A patient-led prostate cancer research project grounded in the lived experience of patients and partners, with real potential to inform future practice. Congrats to Martin, Jacqueline Daly & Paul Kelly. Thank you to all patients & partners who shared their voices. #PPI #PPIE #PatientVoice #ProstateCancer

The National Training Day 2026 report is now available. The event brought together trainees, investigators and research teams from across Ireland to share research, explore the evolving landscape of cancer trials, and discuss mentorship and investigator development. Read the report: bit.ly/4ro56FZ #CancerTrials #OncologyResearch

Further details: Cancer Trials Ireland Stakeholder Meeting 📅 20 March | 📍 RCSI | ⏰ 09.30–10.30 Theme: “Time to First Patient” Discussion on reducing clinical trial start-up timelines in Ireland. Hybrid event. To attend in person email comms@cancertrials.ie #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

Congratulations to Professor Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at @svuh and investigator with Cancer Trials Ireland, honoured in a new @Postvox stamp series celebrating pioneering women in medicine. Her work in international cancer trials, including the POSITIVE study, is helping support women diagnosed with breast cancer who wish to start or grow their families. We are proud to work with her. #IWD2026 #WomenInMedicine #WomenInScience

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, Cancer Trials Ireland’s Start-Up Team has been shortlisted for Best Female-Led Team at the 2026 Women in Pharma Awards. Established in Dec 2024, the team has already delivered a 46% reduction in contract timelines and a 26% reduction in time to site activation, improving access to cancer trials for patients in Ireland. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Today on #HPVAwarenessDay, we welcome the launch of #HPVNetworkIreland, a new national coalition working to strengthen HPV awareness and cancer prevention. Clinical trials play an important role in developing new drugs and treatments for HPV-associated cancers, helping patients in Ireland access innovative medicines. #HPVAwarenessDay #CancerPrevention #CancerTrials @irishcancersoc @MarieKeating @cancerinstIRE

Save the Date: Spring DSSG Stakeholder Meeting 2026 📅 Friday, 20 March 🕘 09:30–10:30 Topic: Time to First Patient (TTFP) This year’s Spring meeting will focus on the systems and coordination that shape TTFP in cancer trials. Taking place on Daffodil Day, the flagship fundraiser of our funders, the @IrishCancerSoc 🌼 Further details to follow.

At @RCSI_Irl for I’m a Blackstar, hosted by Roisin Ingle with Gerry Leonard and Dr Leah Kardos, exploring Bowie’s final album and how he channelled his experience of cancer into one of his most powerful works. Proud to partner through our 2026 Just Ask About Trials campaign, highlighting the importance of awareness and access to clinical trials for patients in Ireland. #JustAskAboutTrials #DublinBowieFestival

Proud to be in this week’s Clare Champion! Please support Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day March 20th 🌼

A privilege to attend the launch of the @IrishCancerSoc 2026 Daffodil Day campaign 🌼 Proud to hear Prof Janice Walshe speak about the importance of cancer trials and the tangible impact they have for patients. Funding enables Cancer Trials Ireland to lead cancer trials across 🇮🇪 turning discovery into new drug and treatment options for patients. That national role is essential to ensuring innovation reaches patients. 💛 #DaffodilDay #CancerTrials #CancerResearch

Thanks to the @IrishCancerSoc for convening the @OireachtasNews Cross Party Group on Cancer Highlighted the update on the benefits and need for a national linac replacement program for #Ireland to ensure patients continue to receive high quality #radiotherapy Huge🙏to Deputies @rodericogorman @DrMartinDaly @ErinMcGreehan @ColmBurkeTD and all in attendance for their interest and work for patients with cancer @CarrollJennifer

Cancer Trials Ireland is grateful to our External Advisory Board for their continued strategic guidance as we shape the next phase of our development. Their international expertise strengthens our ambition, global collaboration and the case for sustained national investment in cancer trials. A special thank you to Prof @FordePatrick, who has concluded his term and returned to Ireland. #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials #Oncology @ChrisSweens1 @billdahutmd @graham74GC @ROCearbhaill

Congratulations Aoife - so very richly deserved! Thanks for all the superb work you do to support #RadOnc clinical trials. You and the team are brilliant 👏👏👏 @Seamusoreilly18 @DrSineadBrennan @IRROGTrials @AngelaClaytonL1

Fantastic to see the @lung_check_ie team recognised with the Public & Patient Partnership Award🏆⭐️ Huge congratulations to @CotterSeamus and @BairdAM. Seamus is a valued member of our Patient Consultants Committee and Lung DSSG, and this recognition reflects the power of meaningful patient partnership in cancer trials in Ireland 👏🇮🇪