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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)
🌟 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.
November 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🌟 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]
#ldcrc #ul #cancerresearch
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
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
✨ 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]
#ldcrc #ul #cancerresearch
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
🎄 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.
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎄 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.
🎉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.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎉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.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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.
🎄 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
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎄 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
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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November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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.
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”
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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”
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.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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.
👏 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.
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
👏 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.
👏 Congratulations to Prof. Ruth Clifford, Clinical Director of the LDCRC, and the Cancer Clinical Trials at UHL on the opening of the MK2140-011 trial for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
Another great step forward in advancing cancer treatment and research in the Mid West.
Another great step forward in advancing cancer treatment and research in the Mid West.
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
👏 Congratulations to Prof. Ruth Clifford, Clinical Director of the LDCRC, and the Cancer Clinical Trials at UHL on the opening of the MK2140-011 trial for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
Another great step forward in advancing cancer treatment and research in the Mid West.
Another great step forward in advancing cancer treatment and research in the Mid West.
The LDCRC is proud to acknowledge the contributions of PhD students, Ahmad Alkhan and Kelsi Gallati at the UL School of Medicine inaugural Research Seminar Series.
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The LDCRC is proud to acknowledge the contributions of PhD students, Ahmad Alkhan and Kelsi Gallati at the UL School of Medicine inaugural Research Seminar Series.
🎉 The LDCRC is delighted to wish the very best of luck to EmmaJude Lyons in the upcoming Three Minute Thesis (3MT) National Final, hosted by the Irish Universities Association on November 19th, 2025, at the Royal Irish Academy.
October 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🎉 The LDCRC is delighted to wish the very best of luck to EmmaJude Lyons in the upcoming Three Minute Thesis (3MT) National Final, hosted by the Irish Universities Association on November 19th, 2025, at the Royal Irish Academy.
Great to see LDCRC researcher Abhishek Nayak featured at hashtag#ESMO25! 👏
Abhishek’s poster showcases work advancing the federated sharing of cancer clinical and genomic data across Europe through the 1+Million Genomes initiative.
Abhishek’s poster showcases work advancing the federated sharing of cancer clinical and genomic data across Europe through the 1+Million Genomes initiative.
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Great to see LDCRC researcher Abhishek Nayak featured at hashtag#ESMO25! 👏
Abhishek’s poster showcases work advancing the federated sharing of cancer clinical and genomic data across Europe through the 1+Million Genomes initiative.
Abhishek’s poster showcases work advancing the federated sharing of cancer clinical and genomic data across Europe through the 1+Million Genomes initiative.
💪 Proud to support Breakthrough Cancer Research “Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope” exhibition!
October 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
💪 Proud to support Breakthrough Cancer Research “Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope” exhibition!
👏 Highlights from last week’s Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting!
Last Wednesday, researchers and collaborators gathered at the University of Limerick for the latest LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting, featuring updates on current projects, data innovation, and clinical collaborations.
Last Wednesday, researchers and collaborators gathered at the University of Limerick for the latest LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting, featuring updates on current projects, data innovation, and clinical collaborations.
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
👏 Highlights from last week’s Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting!
Last Wednesday, researchers and collaborators gathered at the University of Limerick for the latest LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting, featuring updates on current projects, data innovation, and clinical collaborations.
Last Wednesday, researchers and collaborators gathered at the University of Limerick for the latest LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting, featuring updates on current projects, data innovation, and clinical collaborations.
📢 We’re looking forward to this Wednesday’s LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting (8th October, 2pm – 5pm in UL).
The agenda includes a fantastic line-up of student presentations, project updates, and collaborative discussions from across our research community.
#LDCRC #CancerResearch #UL
The agenda includes a fantastic line-up of student presentations, project updates, and collaborative discussions from across our research community.
#LDCRC #CancerResearch #UL
October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📢 We’re looking forward to this Wednesday’s LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Group Meeting (8th October, 2pm – 5pm in UL).
The agenda includes a fantastic line-up of student presentations, project updates, and collaborative discussions from across our research community.
#LDCRC #CancerResearch #UL
The agenda includes a fantastic line-up of student presentations, project updates, and collaborative discussions from across our research community.
#LDCRC #CancerResearch #UL
📢 Illumina mRNA Sequencing Workshop
🗓️ 29th & 30th October 2025
📍 Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
🗓️ 29th & 30th October 2025
📍 Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📢 Illumina mRNA Sequencing Workshop
🗓️ 29th & 30th October 2025
📍 Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
🗓️ 29th & 30th October 2025
📍 Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
🎉 Congratulations to our LDCRC researchers Aedin Culhane, Eanna Fennell, Ciara Leahy, Aisling Ross, Paul Murray and Radwan Darwish on their new publication in the European Respiratory Journal!
September 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🎉 Congratulations to our LDCRC researchers Aedin Culhane, Eanna Fennell, Ciara Leahy, Aisling Ross, Paul Murray and Radwan Darwish on their new publication in the European Respiratory Journal!
📢 Update: Please note the new date and location for the LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Meeting.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, October 8th, starting at 2:30 PM at the University of Limerick, in Room IBG006, International Business Centre 2.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, October 8th, starting at 2:30 PM at the University of Limerick, in Room IBG006, International Business Centre 2.
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📢 Update: Please note the new date and location for the LDCRC Limerick Cancer Research Meeting.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, October 8th, starting at 2:30 PM at the University of Limerick, in Room IBG006, International Business Centre 2.
The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, October 8th, starting at 2:30 PM at the University of Limerick, in Room IBG006, International Business Centre 2.
👏 Congratulations to LDCRC PI Dr Jason Bennett and his team at the University of Limerick on their innovative research into endometriosis.
September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
👏 Congratulations to LDCRC PI Dr Jason Bennett and his team at the University of Limerick on their innovative research into endometriosis.
Congratulations to our PI, Professor John Noone, on his recent publication in AJP – Endocrinology and Metabolism (American Physiological Society Publications).
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/e9hbYmV6
#UL #CancerResearch #LDCRC
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/e9hbYmV6
#UL #CancerResearch #LDCRC
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September 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations to our PI, Professor John Noone, on his recent publication in AJP – Endocrinology and Metabolism (American Physiological Society Publications).
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/e9hbYmV6
#UL #CancerResearch #LDCRC
Read the full article here: lnkd.in/e9hbYmV6
#UL #CancerResearch #LDCRC
🎉 Congratulations to LDCRC PIs Professor James Brown, Dr Amirhossein Jalali, and Dr Shirin Moghaddam, alongside co-authors Doireann Joyce, Emer Bourke, Michael Kerin, and Paddy Gillespie, on the publication of their latest paper:
September 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🎉 Congratulations to LDCRC PIs Professor James Brown, Dr Amirhossein Jalali, and Dr Shirin Moghaddam, alongside co-authors Doireann Joyce, Emer Bourke, Michael Kerin, and Paddy Gillespie, on the publication of their latest paper: