A translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork. Home of the HRB-funded UCC Cancer Trials Group. Connecting cancer research with patients. www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mr3j7q3yjs2vLooking back on our World Cancer Day event in February this video captures the energy, collaboration & shared ambition that are shaping our future. At the heart of our vision is a simple mission: connecting research and patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lCWZRZaldY20 Jul 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3j7q3yjs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mmwhhxopbc2aCongratulations to our researchers recognised at the UCC Research & Innovation Awards last night. Yensi Flores Bueso received the Global Engagement Research Award. Laia Raigal, Antonia Virovska, Katarina Medved & Sasna Thomas were awarded joint winners of the Engaged Research of the Year Award.28 May 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwhhxopbc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mibwnt2nts2nCongratulations to PI Vitaliy Mykytiv and the Cancer Trials Group team at Cork University Hospital for successfully enrolling their first patient on the Alidhe trial.30 Mar 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibwnt2nts2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mhzta2gbec2fhttps://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/news/cancer-research-ucc-proud-to-support-mrt-student-research-conference.html27 Mar 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzta2gbec2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mgd7fo2i3k2uNew Cancer Research @UCC paper out in The Breast! eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...05 Mar 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd7fo2i3k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mg66p2ojkk2cThe seventh lecture in this year's UCC CSS is presented by Yvonne O’Meara of UCD, and Zibi Marchocki of CUMH and Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.   March 9th at 1pm via Teams Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34009952163401?p=3PvjYrIiP3APEFnLJD Meeting ID: 340 099 521 634 01 Passcode: FL7D8dJ303 Mar 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg66p2ojkk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mequkrkw2222We were honoured to receive a donation from Currow GAA Club in support of UCC Cancer Trials Group at CUH in remembrance of Aileen O’Shea. A heartfelt thank you to Currow GAA and the O’Shea family for their generosity. All funds will directly support advancing cancer research.13 Feb 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mequkrkw2222https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3me2mzau4xk2c#WorldCancerDay #FutureOfCancerResearch https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41787248.html04 Feb 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2mzau4xk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mdn7fb5ku22qExplore the agenda for our Future of Cancer Research event on #WorldCancerDay. Excited to share how we unite academic research and clinical practice to turn innovation into improved patient care. https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/futureofcancerresearch/30 Jan 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn7fb5ku22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mdn7cppwxs2qWe’re looking forward to welcoming national & international leaders in cancer research and clinical trials to #FutureOfCancerResearch on #WorldCancerDay30 Jan 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn7cppwxs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3mbtw3hcffk2zThe fifth lecture in this year's UCC CSS is presented by Lorraine O’Driscoll, Pharmacology & Biomedicine Pharmacy at @tcddublin.bsky.social and Rosemary O’Connor, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at @ucc.ie. Jan 12th at 1pm via Teams07 Jan 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtw3hcffk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m7ic6pbdfc2hCongratulations to Dr Maria Carey on defending her viva! Supervised by Dr. Sharon McKenna & Dr. Tracey O’Donovan her research on Cancer Cell Biology was funded by Research Ireland & Breakthrough Cancer Research. Continued success in your new research role at CHI Ireland & @tcddublin.bsky.social.08 Dec 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ic6pbdfc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m764z42cos22The 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.04 Dec 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m764z42cos22https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m65at6lzes27Now 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/5ycm5jbd21 Nov 2025 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65at6lzes27https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m5e35rjn3k2pIn 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.11 Nov 2025 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5e35rjn3k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m4xxkrezps2l@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/25d6xukj06 Nov 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xxkrezps2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m4svsdjx222zThe 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”.04 Nov 2025 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4svsdjx222zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m4qe2khiyk2cNow 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/5ycm5jbd03 Nov 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qe2khiyk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m4g3wjrvlk2cPhD 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 🔗 https://ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/research/full-details-1910353-en.html30 Oct 2025 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4g3wjrvlk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m4bc3nu5cc22Prof 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.28 Oct 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4bc3nu5cc22https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m2rcqdg2hs2qProf 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. https://www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025/new-28m-national-strategic-partnership-to-enhance-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cancer-patients.html09 Oct 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rcqdg2hs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3m27lj7x4vc23After 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!02 Oct 2025 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27lj7x4vc23https://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3lzj27srmm22yExcited 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Sep 2025 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzj27srmm22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3lz6jftg3xs2wApplications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Medical Oncologist at CUH https://www.rezoomo.com/job/85000/?Locum%20Consultant%20Medical%20Oncologist%20%2D%20Cork19 Sep 2025 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6jftg3xs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3lyxsamsht22cJoin 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/ynhesxzb16 Sep 2025 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxsamsht22chttps://bsky.app/profile/cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social/post/3lwr3kt52ms2sIn 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 https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/mags-mccarthy-rings-the-bell-in-hope-for-cancer-patients/19 Aug 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:cabgxsu2ff3tkndq7kdrwlyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwr3kt52ms2s