Below you will find links to some useful additional information and organisations. These include more information on clinical trials as well as support services which may be relevant to you. The UCD Cancer Trials Cluster is not responsible for content contained on external websites.
Our Sites
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| UCD Clinical Research Centre | The UCD Clinical Research Centre (CRC) bridges UCD with its clinical partners, the Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital. The UCD CRC has a significant track record of supporting both investigator and industry-initiated clinical research projects. |
| (opens in a new window)Mater Misericordiae University Hospital - Clinical Trial Research Unit | The Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) in the Mater Hospital coordinates a wide range of clinical trials in cancer and leads out on the work of the UCD Cancer Trials Cluster locally. |
| (opens in a new window)Cancer Clinical Research Trust | The Cancer Clinical Research Trust (CCRT) is an independent clinical research organisation that leads on oncology trials at St Vincent's Hospital and the UCD Clinical Research Centre. |
| (opens in a new window)St Vincent's University Hospital & |
St Vincent's University Hospital manages haematology trials on site, and works alongside the Cancer Clinical Research Trust and the UCD Clinical Research Centre to provide cancer trials. |
Clinical Trial Information
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| (opens in a new window)Cancer Trials Ireland | Cancer Trials Ireland is a central organising body for cancer clinical trials in Ireland. Cancer Trials Ireland collaborates with hospitals, cancer centers, and academic institutions across the country to facilitate and coordinate clinical trials. |
| (opens in a new window)Health Products Regulatory Authority | The HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) is the regulatory body responsible for the protection and promotion of public health and the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and other healthcare products in Ireland. It is an independent organisation that ensures the safety, quality, effectiveness, monitoring, and inspection processes. |
Support Services and Networks
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| (opens in a new window)ARC Cancer Support Centres | ARC provides psychological, emotional, practical and educational support to people with cancer and those who care for them. |
| (opens in a new window)Breakthrough Cancer Research | Breakthrough Cancer Research is an Irish medical research charity focused on cancer. They invest funding into research, focused on improving outcomes for those cancers, which are poorly served by current treatment options. |
| (opens in a new window)Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Ireland | CLL Ireland is a patient-led advocacy group that provides information and support to people affected by Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia. |
| (opens in a new window)Irish Cancer Society | The Irish Cancer Society is the largest cancer charity in Ireland. It provides emotional, practical, and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also provides information on cancer types and treatments. The Irish Cancer Society runs an information and support line which you can contact on 1800 200 700 or by completing (opens in a new window)this form. |
| (opens in a new window)Lobular Ireland | Lobular Ireland is a network of patient-advocates, with lobular breast cancer, working closely alongside a scientific board of breast cancer researchers and clinicians. Lobular Ireland advocates for research into ILC and aims to raise awareness about invasive lobular breast cancer. |
| A patient-led voluntary support organisation for people affected by Lynch Syndrome. | |
| (opens in a new window)Lymphoma Forum of Ireland | The Lymphoma Forum of Ireland (LFI) is a not for profit organisation that is all about promoting best practice in the treatment of Lymphoma. |
| (opens in a new window)MacMillan Cancer Support (UK) | Macmillan Cancer Support is well-known UK charity that provides support and services to people affected by cancer. This includes information on cancer types and treatments, as well as an online community. |
| (opens in a new window)Marie Keating Foundation | The Marie Keating Foundation works toward cancer prevention, awareness and support for patients and their families. They provide practical information as well as some financial supports to people. |
| (opens in a new window)Men Against Cancer (MAC) | MAC provides support to men, and their families, who were diagnosed with prostate ot testicular cancers. |
| Patient Voice in Cancer Research | The Patient Voice in Cancer Research (PVCR) is an initiative to actively engage cancer patients, cancer researchers and other interested parties (patient advocates, families, carers, healthcare professionals, policy-makers and those with an interest in cancer research) in discussions and decision-making processes, which positively impact on cancer research and outcomes for patients. |
| (opens in a new window)Personalised Exercise Rehabilitation in Cancer Survivorship | The PERCS website provides information and signposting to national services in cancer rehabilitation i.e. exercise. It also provides information on local supports available in the community. |
