Cancer Trials Ireland
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Cancer Trials Ireland
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We design, open and run cancer trials and research studies which enable patients to get access to new and promising cancer treatments. www.cancertrials.ie
Last week, we were pleased to attend the launch of the €5m PRISM metastatic breast cancer programme at @rcsi.bsky.social

As Sponsor, Cancer Trials Ireland went from contracts signed to first patient enrolled in one week, helping bring promising new options to patients sooner: bit.ly/4iAeDqT
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Retrospective data collection for the CADY sub-study in HER2+ breast cancer is now complete.

Across 13 sites, we now have data on 469 patients.

Thank you to all participating sites and our Data Management team. We look forward to sharing the results with the community.

#CancerTrials #BreastCancer
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎥 Staff Stories

Meet Aoife Shannon, Radiotherapy Programme Manager at CTI.

Since 2009 she’s been working on radiotherapy & other non-IMP studies, helping to turn new ideas into active trials and better options for patients across Ireland. 💙

#StaffStories #CancerTrialsIreland #Radiotherapy
December 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fantastic presentation from @aclaytonlea.bsky.social at the #IRROG Annual Conference on how next-generation cancer trials are improving efficiency and delivering real benefits for patients.

Congrats to #IRROG on a great conference!
#CancerTrials #Radiotherapy #Innovation
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Cancer Trials Ireland Vice-Clinical Lead, @gerryhanna.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social presenting on ‘The Future of Radiation Oncology Research’.

A wide-ranging presentation covering many critical topics in cancer research, including biomarkers, AI workflows, and radiomics.

#IRROG #CancerTrials
November 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Speaking this morning at the #IRROG conference in Dublin, Prof Sinead Brennan reflects on the strong and productive relationship between IRROG & Cancer Trials Ireland, providing trial opportunities for patients in 🇮🇪

@gerryhanna.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Since launching our Value of Cancer Trials report on 10 Nov, momentum is growing behind a clear message: cancer trials deliver real economic value and are a key investment for the health service and funders.

Read our latest update: bit.ly/48Dnrsk

#CancerTrials #ValueOfCancerTrials
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We congratulate @roinnslainte.bsky.social and the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group on the publication of its new clinical trials blueprint: bit.ly/4riIjfW

We welcome the recommendations, especially 2 and 11, and are proud our Clinical Lead @seamusoreilly.bsky.social served on the group.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This @irishtimes.com piece with Prof Gráinne O’Kane, Pat Smullen Chair in Pancreatic Cancer, on the urgency and hope clinical trials bring: bit.ly/4o0wsQI

Role funded by the Pat Smullen Fund with CTI, UCD & NCCP. Thanks to the Smullen family & racing community 🏇 🙏

#WPCD #PancreaticCancer
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Big week for clinical trials in Ireland: the National Clinical Trials Oversight Committee report lands Thursday.

Join our DSSG Stakeholders Meeting Fri 21 Nov, 2–2.30pm, Nally Room, Croke Park.

In-person bit.ly/49pIWOs. Online info via your recent stakeholder email or ask comms@cancertrials.ie
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last week our team attended the HPRA Clinical Trials Information Day — a great opportunity to learn, connect and hear the latest regulatory updates.

Thanks to the HPRA for an excellent agenda and for supporting strong, collaborative clinical trial practice in Ireland 🙏

#ClinicalTrials #Ireland
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍What does a changing climate mean for cancer care today and in the future?

Join us on 25 November (3–4:30pm GMT) for a free online session diving into sustainability and resilience in oncology. Register free: bit.ly/4hFJSAo

In partnership with London Global Cancer Week #ClimateChange #Cancer
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📆Save the date!

The National Training Day returns in early 2026 at UCD. A day of presentations, expert input and cross-disciplinary connection, with a focus on mentorship, wellbeing, self-care and other hidden-curriculum topics — plus developments in AI. Registration coming soon.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Cancer Trials Ireland is looking forward to exhibiting at the Millin Meeting in
@rcsi.bsky.social tomorrow.

If you are attending, visit our stand to say hello and learn more about getting involved in clinical trials. 💡Looking forward to a great day of learning and collaboration.
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Great feature in the Medical Independent on Prof Michael Eamon Kelly, new Professor of Surgery at St James’s Hospital and Co-Chair of Cancer Trials Ireland’s GI DSSG.

Surgical trials are a growing focus for Cancer Trials Ireland.
Read more: www.medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/...
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thank you to all our speakers at the launch of our Value of Cancer Clinical Trials report: bit.ly/4nIzAk9

The Irish cancer trials community is collaborative, multidisciplinary & committed to improving outcomes for patients. @aclaytonlea.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @amynolan.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
💡 The Value of Cancer Clinical Trials Report was launched today at a well-attended hybrid event.

The report demonstrates how trials save lives, enhance care, and deliver tangible value to patients and the healthcare system.

📘 Read more: www.cancertrials.ie/wp-content/u...
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Prof Sinead Brennan joins our launch of The Value of Cancer Clinical Trials — Mon 10 Nov, 10:30 am. The report outlines treatment-cost savings, inward investment, and Ireland’s trial performance in Europe.

💡Register by Fri 7 Nov, 12:30 pm: bit.ly/3Wxq2NP
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍 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
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌍 How is climate change transforming cancer care?

Join Cancer Trials Ireland and @ouchinternational.bsky.social for Cancer Care on a Changing Planet - a live webinar on sustainability, resilience & innovation in oncology.

🗓️ Nov 25, 3–4:30 pm GMT
💻 Free & online
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4hFJSAo
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join us on Nov 10 at 10:30am for the online launch of The Value of Cancer Clinical Trials report.

Register here: bit.ly/4nCURvD

The report explores the contribution of cancer clinical trials to Ireland’s health system and economy, including cost savings, investment, and performance in Europe.
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Two weeks since #ESMO25 and still inspired by the collaboration and energy that move cancer trials forward.

Grateful to everyone who connected with us in Berlin — let’s keep the momentum going. #CancerTrials #Oncology @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🧬CLL18 / MOIRAI activated at St James’s Hospital 🇮🇪
An international Phase III trial sponsored by the University of Cologne, comparing fixed-duration and personalised first-line CLL/SLL treatments.
👏 Congrats to all Irish & European teams involved! www.cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/c...
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Catalina-2 (ENGOT-ov83) activated in Ireland 🇮🇪
One of four EU countries now recruiting.
Phase 2 trial of TORL-1-23 for CLDN6+ platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, led by Prof Austin Duffy (NLI) & Prof Karen Cadoo (PI, St James’s Hospital).

🌐 bit.ly/3JlMfeF
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Last month for World GO Day 2025, Cancer Trials Ireland hosted a special webinar highlighting the voices shaping progress in gynaecological cancer trials.

🎥 Watch here: bit.ly/4nWEWsY
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM