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The LDCRC is a cancer research centre that was established in 2021 with an aim to bring cutting edge AI and technology to cancer research. The LDCRC is lead by Prof Aedin Culhane (UL) and Prof Ruth Clifford (UHL)
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With equity in cancer care at the heart of the work, this initiative reflects a broader commitment, from LCT, UL, and the LDCRC, to ensure all patients have access to the highest standard of care and clinical research opportunities.
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Led by Dr Niamh Peters, Dr Patrick O’Donnell, and LDCRC PI Professor Rose Galvin, this project will help uncover the challenges faced by this often-overlooked group and shape more inclusive, patient-informed care pathways.
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🌟 Proud to see this major milestone for cancer equity in the Mid-West.
Limerick Cancer Trials at UHL were the sole Irish recipient of the prestigious Movember funding, which allows research into improving prostate cancer care for older men living in rural communities.
Limerick Cancer Trials at UHL were the sole Irish recipient of the prestigious Movember funding, which allows research into improving prostate cancer care for older men living in rural communities.
✨ Job Opportunity ✨
LDCRC PI Andreas Grabrucker is hiring a Research Assistant!
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in biological sciences or laboratory research to join a dynamic team. If interested, send application to [email protected]
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LDCRC PI Andreas Grabrucker is hiring a Research Assistant!
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in biological sciences or laboratory research to join a dynamic team. If interested, send application to [email protected]
#ldcrc #ul #cancerresearch
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🕰️ 2.30–5.00pm
📍 Room 4–5, Ground Floor, CERC Building
✨ Refreshments and food will follow in The Unicorn.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
Register here: lnkd.in/eeiTBiz3
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📍 Room 4–5, Ground Floor, CERC Building
✨ Refreshments and food will follow in The Unicorn.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
Register here: lnkd.in/eeiTBiz3
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🎄 Reminder! 🎄
We’re just 2 weeks away from the Final Limerick Cancer Research Meeting taking place on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together as we wrap up another year of impactful research. Full agenda to follow.
We’re just 2 weeks away from the Final Limerick Cancer Research Meeting taking place on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together as we wrap up another year of impactful research. Full agenda to follow.
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EmmaJude also spoke about her research on Newstalk Breakfast last week, a great opportunity to highlight the importance of clear, accessible communication in cancer care.
👉 Listen back to the interview: lnkd.in/eCUFFuam
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👉 Listen back to the interview: lnkd.in/eCUFFuam
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🎉Well done to Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner EmmaJude Lyons!
The LDCRC is delighted to celebrate EmmaJude’s fantastic achievement in the 3MT competition. Her work on designing personalised breast cancer risk communication tools is an inspiring example of impactful, patient-centred research at UL.
The LDCRC is delighted to celebrate EmmaJude’s fantastic achievement in the 3MT competition. Her work on designing personalised breast cancer risk communication tools is an inspiring example of impactful, patient-centred research at UL.
60 Seconds of Design - 3D printing and cancer diagnosis, Professor Leonard O'Sullivan | Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick
WATCH: 60 Seconds of Design - 3D printing and cancer diagnosis
In this edition of our 60 seconds video series: Professor Leonard O'Sullivan from the School of Architecture and Product Design and Dir...
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A strong example of how design, research, and clinical care can come together to better support patients.
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This project, developed by the Rapid Innovation Unit in collaboration with LDCRC Clinical Director Professor Ruth Clifford and the LDCRC team, uses 3D-printed cancer models to help patients better understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Great to see LDCRC PI Professor Leonard O'Sullivan featured in UL’s latest 60 Seconds of Design video. Great to see LDCRC PI Professor Leonard O'Sullivan featured in UL’s latest 60 Seconds of Design video.
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Full article can be read here ▶️https://theconversation.com/how-patients-are-helping-cancer-researchers-to-ask-better-questions-and-find-better-answers-260640
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In a recent article with The Conversation, Dr @dr-jamesbrown.bsky.social , member of the LDCRC leadership team, shares how patient voices challenge researchers to think differently and ensure real-world impact through PPI Limerick Cancer Research.
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Patients are at the heart of research. They connect healthcare staff and scientists, clinical practice and community understanding, hard data and human meaning. Behind every dataset is a life, a family, a story.
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Closing date: Friday, 28 November 2025 at 12 noon (Irish Standard Time)
Full details and application portal available: lnkd.in/evNwsi6B
#LDCRC #UL #CancerResearch
Full details and application portal available: lnkd.in/evNwsi6B
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🔬 Role: Research Assistant – Cancer Biobanking
🏛️ Faculty: Science & Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences
📍 Location: University of Limerick
Informal enquiries: Dr Elizabeth Ryan – [email protected]
🏛️ Faculty: Science & Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences
📍 Location: University of Limerick
Informal enquiries: Dr Elizabeth Ryan – [email protected]
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The LDCRC is inviting applications for a Research Assistant in Cancer Biobanking to support the development of a new cancer biobank within the University of Limerick.
This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative cancer research in an energetic, research-led environment.
This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative cancer research in an energetic, research-led environment.
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For any questions, please get in touch with [email protected].
Register Here: lnkd.in/eeiTBiz3
#LDCRC #CancerResearch #UHL #UL
Register Here: lnkd.in/eeiTBiz3
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🎄 Save the Date! 🎄
The Final Limerick Cancer Research Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 10th December 2025! Full agenda to follow at a later date.
✨ Refreshments and food will follow in The Unicorn.
📍 Room 4–5, Ground Floor, CERC Building
🕰️ 2.30–5.00pm
The Final Limerick Cancer Research Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 10th December 2025! Full agenda to follow at a later date.
✨ Refreshments and food will follow in The Unicorn.
📍 Room 4–5, Ground Floor, CERC Building
🕰️ 2.30–5.00pm
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In a recent article for The Conversation, Dr. Stanley explores how this well-known mood-regulating chemical may also influence tumour growth, cancer progression, and treatment response
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#ul #cancerresearch #ldcrc #RW25
Read the full article here lnkd.in/e-7bn6wv
#ul #cancerresearch #ldcrc #RW25
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Following on from his Research Week 2025 talk earlier this year, Dr. Jeremiah Stanley from the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick takes a deeper look into the role of serotonin in the treatment of cancer.
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Local primary school students were able to explore freezing points, temperature changes, and chemical reactions, all through a hands-on experiment with a delicious twist.
Huge thanks to Aisling and Rachael for sharing their passion and inspiring the next generation of researchers! 👏 ✨
Huge thanks to Aisling and Rachael for sharing their passion and inspiring the next generation of researchers! 👏 ✨
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Science Week 2025 Spotlight! 🔬
Fantastic to see Dr. Aisling Ross (LDCRC PI, UL School of Medicine)and Dr. Rachel Cahalane (School of Engineering, University of Limerick) bring science to life today with their engaging workshop “Cool Chemistry: Ice Cream in a Bag”
Fantastic to see Dr. Aisling Ross (LDCRC PI, UL School of Medicine)and Dr. Rachel Cahalane (School of Engineering, University of Limerick) bring science to life today with their engaging workshop “Cool Chemistry: Ice Cream in a Bag”
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Calls for prostate screening programme boosted as study shows it could save many lives
The case for the roll out of screening programmes for prostate cancer has been strengthened following a major trial showing it could save many lives, according to an Irish specialist.
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Dr. Jalali noted that while Ireland was not a participating country in the study, the findings could be highly relevant and applicable to the Irish population.
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Great to see LDCRC Principle Investigator Dr. Amirhossein Jalali featured in the recent Irish Independent article highlighting a new European study on prostate cancer screening.
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A fantastic achievement and contribution to breast cancer research, well done, Kelsi! 👏
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Her work was showcased at Young Researchers and Innovators on Immunotherapies: The Future is Now at the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto (IPO Porto) on the 25th of September, and again at the HRI Postgrad/Postdoc Event on the 2nd of October.
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👏 Congratulations to PhD student Kelsi Gallati!
Kelsi, who is conducting her research under LDCRC PI Dr. Amira Mahdi, recently presented her poster “Optimizing parameters to improve pre-clinical models of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer” at two recent research events.
Kelsi, who is conducting her research under LDCRC PI Dr. Amira Mahdi, recently presented her poster “Optimizing parameters to improve pre-clinical models of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer” at two recent research events.