@OptiProstate

The Opti-Prostate group is researching ways to link men to appropriate treatments for early and advanced prostate cancer to improve outcomes and quality of life

 Conway Institute, UCD
Joined April 2018
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A #NewYear is a great time to revisit our vision- 100% Survival for 100% of Cancers, and our research strategy- focussing on the 7 poor prognosis cancers: lung, oesophageal, ovarian, pancreatic, brain, liver & stomach cancers. With research & your help we will #MakeMoreSurvivors
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Super presentation advice, something in here for everyone.
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Knowing how to give a good talk is a crucial skill to have, but it's mostly not formally taught very well. Here's a 🧵on my strategy for how to prepare for the presentation, actually present it, and then answer the questions.
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Apply at: my.corehr.com/pls/ucdrecruit…
David Galvin@david_galvin_MD13 Dec 2023
Current Prostate Cancer Research posts advertised - apply at UCD Jobs
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From guiding @UCD_Conway through its infancy to CEO-designate of the new national R&I agency. Hear Philip 'In Conversation' with @claireoconnell. Tickets: bit.ly/Conway20 #ConwayAlum
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Current opportunistic prostate screening not serving men. Paper available on @ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication…

Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with...

Request PDF | On May 17, 2023, Andrew Vickers and others published Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit | Find, read and cite...

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IPCOR@IPCOR_Ireland7 Aug 2023
Fantastic opportunity to manage an EU funded project as Prostate cancer Research Manager at UCD. Looking for a motivated and experienced individual to set up Ireland’s pilot prostate cancer screening program. my.corehr.com/pls/ucdrecruit…
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Bringing healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and people with lived experience of cancer together. Don't miss the EU #CancerMissionDay - Ireland, an event to explore innovative cancer solutions. Limited seats available, secure yours now bit.ly/3pP8znc
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Meeting report on the John Fitzpatrick Irish Genitourinary Cancer Conference by @aislinglooney : A world-class symposium for genitourinary cancers @JFIGUCC @sophia_kamran @lalpritu @ChambersInOz @IPCOR_Ireland @david_galvin_MD @DrPaulNguyen #jfigucc23 ow.ly/10Lx50PbkSA

A world-class symposium for genitourinary cancers - Medical Independent

The John Fitzpatrick Irish Genitourinary Cancer Conference (JFIGUCC) first began as a prostate cancer conference in 2015, and this...

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What we started in 2017, we finished today #camino but the challenges faced were nothing like those faced by the @orderofmalta Spain volunteers we met en route to Santiago de Compostela & again outside the cathedral. Excited Izz joined us this evening to 🎉
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IPCOR@IPCOR_Ireland20 Jul 2023
Two exciting projects advertising soon. Firstly, a Program Manager in Prostate cancer research at UCD to establish the EU PRAISE-U screening pilot in Ireland. For 2024, we are hiring a Urology or Oncology trainee for a 2 year MD at St Vincent’s and UCD @RCSI_StAR_MD @ISU_Urology
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Delighted for ⁦@AlCRIproject⁩ to have co-organised this key EU Cancer Mission Day - Ireland event together with the ⁦@hseNCCP⁩ - in person registration going like hot cakes - ⁦@hea_irl⁩ ⁦@hrbireland⁩⁩ ⁦@ECHoS_CMH⁩ eventbrite.ie/e/eu-cancer-mi…

EU Cancer Mission Day - Ireland

Join us for the EU Cancer Mission Day - Ireland, advancing the fight against cancer and improving lives.

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All welcome to attend our EU Cancer Mission Day - Ireland, 26 Sept, Herbert Park Hotel. Organised by AICRI and NCCP, excellent event with keynote address from Minister for Health @DonnellyStephen Register here for free. Spaces limited. @hseNCCP eventbrite.ie/e/eu-cancer-mi…
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Meeting report on the John Fitzpatrick Irish Genitourinary Cancer Conference by @aislinglooney : A world-class symposium for genitourinary cancers @JFIGUCC @sophia_kamran @lalpritu @ChambersInOz @IPCOR_Ireland @david_galvin_MD @DrPaulNguyen #jfigucc23 ow.ly/10Lx50PbkSA

A world-class symposium for genitourinary cancers - Medical Independent

The John Fitzpatrick Irish Genitourinary Cancer Conference (JFIGUCC) first began as a prostate cancer conference in 2015, and this...

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JFIGUCC@JFIGUCC14 Jul 2023
ow.ly/10Lx50PbkSA The Medical Independent report on our very successful recent meeting:

A world-class symposium for genitourinary cancers - Medical Independent

The John Fitzpatrick Irish Genitourinary Cancer Conference (JFIGUCC) first began as a prostate cancer conference in 2015, and this...

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So rewarding to see this feature in today’s @Independent_ie highlighting all the investment at @ucddublin in the systems biology space! We are making great strides in personalised oncology through these efforts. 🤝🔬💻🥼 @PrecisionOncIre @UCD_Research @scienceirel @AlCRIproject
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We are extending the deadline for our call for PhD students to the 30th of June 2023. So if you missed the deadline! This is your second chance! @UL_Research @LDCRC_UL @ULMEDResearch @AedinCulhane #StudyAtUL #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious
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Most high-income countries do not have national programs of prostate cancer screening but allow PSA on request. We point out that this has led to the worst possible outcomes. Conclusion: either do screening properly, or not at all. bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022…

Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with...

Informed choice approaches lead to high rates of unsystematic PSA testing, especially among those least likely to benefit and most likely to be harmed, argue Andrew Vickers and colleagues Screening...

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NovaUCD@NovaUCD17 May 2023
OncoAssure, an Irish medical diagnostics company @NovaUCD, has announced that the results of its clinical study validating OncoAssure Prostate, a novel test for prostate cancer management, have been published in @EurUrolFocus. ucd.ie/innovation/news-and-e…
OncoAssure clinical study validates novel test for prostate cancer management

ALT OncoAssure clinical study validates novel test for prostate cancer management

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This Fully funded PhD studentship includes a tax-free stipend (with fees paid) along with expenses, 12-month travel to partner sites and other benefits. Find out more: ul.ie/gps/funded-postgraduat… #StayCurious #Research #ULResearch #CancerResearch @UL_Research
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UCD Medicine@UCDMedicine11 May 2023
UCD is looking for 30 of the finest early career academics from around the world to join us as Ad Astra Fellows. Excellent School of Medicine opportunities available 👉bit.ly/3MhQNBq
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