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The ISMO After-ASCO 2026 Virtual Updates Meeting takes place online on Wednesday, 24 June, from 7.00–9.00pm. Organised by ISMO in partnership with Cancer Trials Ireland, this annual event will share key ASCO 2026 highlights for the oncology community in Ireland. Our speaker line-up will cover skin, lung, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, breast and CNS oncology, alongside AI at ASCO and patient-partnered research and PPI. Visit our website to see the full agenda and register: bit.ly/4elcwGZ #ASCO2026 #Oncology #CancerTrials #PatientInvolvement

Save the date: ISMO After-ASCO 2026 Virtual Updates Meeting Wednesday, 24 June 2026 7.00–9.00pm Online Join us for the annual ISMO After-ASCO Virtual Updates Meeting, organised by ISMO in partnership with Cancer Trials Ireland. This online event will share expert-led highlights from the ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting, tailored for the oncology community in Ireland. Full speaker details and agenda coming soon. Registration is free, but required to access the meeting link. Register here: [insert link]

The countdown is on for the 2026 Cancer Retreat. A morning of discussion, collaboration and future-focused conversations on strengthening cancer trials in Ireland. 📅 Friday, 22 May 📍 RCSI, Dublin 🕘 09:00–13:15 + networking lunch See you there? Register now: bit.ly/4vp3ejG

Our Start-Up Team at Cancer Trials Ireland has won Best Female-Led Team at the Women in Pharma Awards @PharmaWomen 2026. A brilliant recognition of the leadership and expertise behind opening cancer trials across sites in Ireland and expanding access for patients. #WomenInPharma #PharmaAwards

The INSPIRE study launch brought together investigators, patient representatives and partners from across the island to mark this important milestone. If you missed the event, you can now watch the full recording here: bit.ly/4mKTHiM This all-island study reflects the strength of collaboration in cancer trials and the importance of keeping patients at the centre of research.

Cancer Trials Ireland Cancer Retreat 2026 takes place on 22 May at RCSI, Dublin. A focused morning of discussion on key developments in cancer trials, including optimisation trials, POI2, PPI and site-level insights, with interactive breakout sessions to shape future strategy. Register: bit.ly/4vp3ejG @irishcancersoc @hrbireland

One week to go. Join us for the INSPIRE study launch, an all-island prostate cancer study. The full agenda is now available, featuring investigators, patient representatives and stakeholders. 📅 22 April | RCSI Dublin Register: bit.ly/4dFGtBj #ClinicalTrials #CancerTrials #ProstateCancer @IRROGTrials @irishcancersoc

Save the date: 5 May, RCSI. IIT Think Tank to develop new cancer trials and explore early-stage ideas @cancercentreIRE @wearemedsir Submit a short concept for an investigator-initiated trial. Download form: bit.ly/481vAGj Send by 22 April. #CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch

Colleagues working in melanoma trials may be interested in the Irish Melanoma Forum 14th Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, 29 May in UCD O’Reilly Hall, Dublin. The meeting brings together clinicians and researchers across Ireland to share updates in this evolving field. Register: bit.ly/4upSd0T Code: IMF26

Today we stand with our funders, the @IrishCancerSoc on Daffodil Day. Their €1M annual support helps bring cancer trials to patients and families in Ireland, giving access to new drugs and treatments and driving progress. Together, we’re going all in against cancer. #DaffodilDay2026 #DaffodilDay #TeamIrishCancerSociety

The Spring DSSG Digest is here. Ahead of today’s DSSG meetings, we’ve published the latest updates from across the network, including study activity, accrual figures, publications, PPI, fundraising and more. Read it here: bit.ly/411ePrf #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

We were proud to see Martin Sweeney present PRO-ACT at #EAU26 earlier this week. A patient-led prostate cancer research project grounded in the lived experience of patients and partners, with real potential to inform future practice. Congrats to Martin, Jacqueline Daly & Paul Kelly. Thank you to all patients & partners who shared their voices. #PPI #PPIE #PatientVoice #ProstateCancer

The National Training Day 2026 report is now available. The event brought together trainees, investigators and research teams from across Ireland to share research, explore the evolving landscape of cancer trials, and discuss mentorship and investigator development. Read the report: bit.ly/4ro56FZ #CancerTrials #OncologyResearch

Further details: Cancer Trials Ireland Stakeholder Meeting 📅 20 March | 📍 RCSI | ⏰ 09.30–10.30 Theme: “Time to First Patient” Discussion on reducing clinical trial start-up timelines in Ireland. Hybrid event. To attend in person email [email protected] #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

Congratulations to Professor Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at @svuh and investigator with Cancer Trials Ireland, honoured in a new @Postvox stamp series celebrating pioneering women in medicine. Her work in international cancer trials, including the POSITIVE study, is helping support women diagnosed with breast cancer who wish to start or grow their families. We are proud to work with her. #IWD2026 #WomenInMedicine #WomenInScience

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, Cancer Trials Ireland’s Start-Up Team has been shortlisted for Best Female-Led Team at the 2026 Women in Pharma Awards. Established in Dec 2024, the team has already delivered a 46% reduction in contract timelines and a 26% reduction in time to site activation, improving access to cancer trials for patients in Ireland. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Today on #HPVAwarenessDay, we welcome the launch of #HPVNetworkIreland, a new national coalition working to strengthen HPV awareness and cancer prevention. Clinical trials play an important role in developing new drugs and treatments for HPV-associated cancers, helping patients in Ireland access innovative medicines. #HPVAwarenessDay #CancerPrevention #CancerTrials @irishcancersoc @MarieKeating @cancerinstIRE