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Image featuring a scientists and a patient 23Jun
Science meets Lived Experience: Patients Shaping Health Research in Ireland

In this interview, we speak with Jim, a retired project manager from County Kildare who is now a dedicated Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor. With a long-standing commitment to volunteering, he first encountered PPI through a hospital poster in 2020. Since then, he has become an active voice in a wide range of research initiatives, from cancer studies to national health data projects. Here, he shares how his personal experiences have shaped his involvement, the impact he’s made, and why he believes PPI is essential to research.
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Results from Phase III OASIS-4 Trial

Results from Phase III OASIS-4 Trial shows that elinzanetant significantly decreases the occurrence of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms linked to endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients.
Elinzanetant offers a new, targeted approach, specifically addressing the needs of women who experience menopause-like symptoms due to cancer treatment. With leading Irish hospitals actively involved in this international trial, patients in Ireland are contributing to, and standing to benefit from, meaningful advances in cancer care and quality of life.
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UCD Festival 2025

Last Saturday, 7th June, we took part in the UCD Festival 2025, a lively and inclusive celebration of learning, culture, and community spirit right here on campus. The festival attracted over 18,000 visitors and featured more than 130 free events spread across eight themed zones, offering something for everyone, no matter their age or interests. We were delighted to welcome so many people to the stand at the Clinical Research Centre.

Newly Appointed Director 02Jun
Gráinne O'Kane Appointed New Director of UCD Cancer Cluster

Professor Gráinne O’Kane has been appointed Director of the UCD Cancer Cluster, succeeding Professor Michaela Higgins. O’Kane aims to build on the cluster’s strong foundation to enhance its national and international role in cancer research and clinical trials while continuing her clinical work at St Vincent’s University Hospital.

Picture of tapestry 08May
Cut from the Same Cloth

“Cut From The Same Cloth” is the title of a fascinating initiative blending art, science, and community engagement. The project is led by UCD Conway Institute Manager (Communications & Education), Elaine Quinn, UCD Professor Amanda McCann, and textile artist Lorna Donlon, with a focus on fostering connections between minority communities.
Logo for Upcoming Trials May 2025 29Apr
Upcoming Clinical Trials in May 2025

Helping you access tomorrow’s treatments today
Be part of cutting-edge cancer research happening at UCD Cancer Trial Cluster. Whether you're newly diagnosed or exploring further treatment options, our upcoming trials offer hope through innovation — with access to the latest therapies for gynaecological, breast, lung, and other cancers.
Explore the trials below to see if one could be right for you.
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2024 year in review

As we look ahead to 2025, we take a moment to highlight our key achievements from last year. 2024 has been truly exciting for our clinical research teams, marked by dedication, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Logo for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 21Mar
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Since November 2023, UCD Cancer Cluster offer MOUNTAINEER-03 trial at St. Vincent’s University Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. These studies aim to explore improved treatments for metastatic colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

Banner of No Smoking Day 07Mar
National No Smoking Day

Smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Smoking exposes the lungs to harmful chemicals, including tar and carcinogens, that damage the DNA in lung cells and increase the likelihood of cancerous growth.
At UCD Cancer Cluster we are currently running three clinical trials for patients with lung cancer.

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Meet our New Team

The UCD Cancer Trials Cluster has expended to include three new members!

A photograph of Professor Michaela Higgins, An Taoiseach Simon Harris, and CEO of the Irish Cancer Society Averil Power 23Jul
Putting cancer on the government agenda

Our Director meets with An Taoiseach Simon Harris and CEO of the Irish Cancer Society.

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Sarcoma Awareness Month

Learn about sarcomas and the trial opportunities we have!
The image displays the text 'budget 2025 submission'. 19Jun
Publication Update - June 2024

The Irish Cancer Society has published their Budget 2025 Submission, with input from Director of the UCD Cancer Trials Cluster.

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Publication Update - June 2024

Read about updates on: a pragmatic trial to reduce treatment-related toxicities in prostate cancer; better understand the experiences of the prostate cancer diagnostic pathway; and fertility preservation in women with breast cancer.

Image of people attending the UCD Cancer Research Symposium at the UCD Conway on 7th June 2024. The logos of UCD, the UCD Cancer Trials Cluster, St Vinctent's and the Mater Hospital are present. The text 'UCD Cancer Trials Cluster' is overlayed on the image. 11Jun
UCD Cancer Research Symposium 2024 @ UCD Conway Update

Find out what happened at the UCD Cancer Research Symposium, which took place 7th June 2024 at UCD Conway
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024

May marks Skin Cancer Awareness month. Read about Skin cancer in Ireland and the role of the UCD Cancer Trials Cluster in developing new treatments.

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Publication Update - April 2024

Read about updates on: an intervention for cancer patients experiencing menopause symptoms; the results of the NATALEE trial; and the results of a treatment development study for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.
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Latest Trial News

A graphic of a megaphone next to text reading 'destiny-12 trial results' 16Sep
DESTINY-12 Results

The first results of DESTINY-12 have been published, examining the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, particularly in patients with brain metastases.
A navy thumbnail against a yellow background. The text reads: New studies ASTER-ANT-007 and POST. To treat venous thromboembolism and explore the languge of cancer. 08Dec
Venous thromboembolism & Survivorship Studies

Two new studies open exploring treatments for venous thromboembolism and the language used to describe people with cancer.

Speech bubble with the text: New Trials. LATIFY & MOUNTAINEERING-03. To treat metastatic colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. 06Nov
New Trials - LATIFY and MOUNTAINEER-03

Two new trials for people with metastatic colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

Exterior photo of Herbert Park Hotel. The modern building is against a clear sky and there is a tree at the foreground of the photo 27Sep
Symposium on Translational Research in Oncology

The 16th International Symposium on Translational Research in Oncology will take place 27th-29th September 2023.

Trial Success - DASL HiCaP & frontMIND 23Aug
Trial Success - DASL HiCaP & frontMIND

The UCD Cancer Trials Cluster is the highest recruiter in Ireland.
a photograph of siobhan gaynor 18Jul
First Patient-Led Study with Cancer Trials Ireland Launches

Siobhan Gaynor, who is living with metastatic breast cancer, has just launched a study with Cancer Trials Ireland.

Image of a speech call out with the words 'new trial: oasis-4. to treat women with hot flushes' 09Jun
New Trial Opens:

The OASIS-4 trial has opened at St Vincent's and the Mater Hospitals to treat hot flashes in women with hormone-receptor positive (HR-positive) breast cancer.
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Contact the UCD Cancer Trials Cluster

UCD Clinical Research Centre, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4
E: cancertrials@ucd.ie