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NUIG researchers take part in major new cancer collaboration
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Researchers at NUI Galway are part of a multi-million euro initiative by the Irish Cancer Society to improve treatment for breast cancer sufferers.
The BREAST-PREDICT collaboration is the first of its kind in the world and the Cancer Society is investing 7.5 million euro in the 5 year project.
It’ll see 50 experts from around Ireland, including NUIG, come together to share knowledge, resources and patient samples.
It’s hoped that the collaboration will result in improved quality of care for breast cancer patients.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm News, Head of Surgery at NUIG, Professor Michael Kerin says the college will share its research with other college experts.