Scientist, Fundraiser, Sports Fanatic-Liverpool FC & Munster Rugby, Netflix addict, Dog mad. YNWA. Proud to be CEO of @BreakthroCancer. Views my own.

Cork, Ireland
Joined April 2011
Well done to all at @BreakthroCancer Research & Prof @graokane Grainne O'Kane @UCDMedicine awarded a €1 mil grant to a new, island-wide pancreatic cancer research programme. @ucddublin 👀📖breakthroughcancerresearch.i…
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Walk the Camino de Santiago this April and make a real difference 🚶‍♀️ From April 13–20, join us on the final 110km from Sarria to Santiago. Every step helps fund vital cancer research in Ireland. More info: bit.ly/BCRCamino26 #BreakthroughCancerResearch #MakeMoreSurvivors
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We’re proud to be a founding member of the Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN). On #WorldCancerDay (Feb 4), join our webinar “Small Steps, Big Impact: Physical Activity for Cancer Risk Reduction”. @hseNCCP Register to watch live or on demand 👉 bit.ly/ICPNwebinar
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Every cancer treatment we have today began in a clinical trial. They test new, better, smarter, and kinder treatments for people with cancer - at every stage, not just late-stage. Clinical trials give us answers, progress, and hope. Thank you to everyone who takes part.
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Aged 58 to 70? You’re eligible to take the BowelScreen test. It’s FREE, quick and done in the comfort of your own loo. Find out more at hse.ie/bowelscreen or Freephone 1800 45 45 55 #BowelScreen #ChooseScreening @NSShse @HSELive
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Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope Exhibition at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin. Join us to explore 100+ objects, myth-busting interactives and new tech in cancer care. Book free tickets: cancerrevolution.ie #MakeMoreSurvivors #ThingsToDoInDublin
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We're proud to support @maggieee202000 through our @Musgraveplc PhD Scholarship. Her #OesophagealCancer research focuses on FKBPL, a protein linked to treatment resistance, to help move towards more personalised options in the future. Learn more👉 bit.ly/MMenonResearch
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💜As part of our Cancer Conversations series, survivor of #PancreaticCancer Peggy Ginty joins researchers @thorpesd and @AidanODowling to share her story and discuss new research offering hope for future treatments. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/p7cPDfIfiFk #WPCD #MakeMoreSurvivors
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Announcement from Minister @lawlessj marks a big step for #IrishResearch. The @ResearchIrel programme will invest €34.5m. We’re proud to co-fund a @UCCResearch project by Dr @andrewlindsay36 on #glioblastoma aiming to understand its fast spread & guide better, kinder options.
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👁️ Uveal melanoma is a rare eye cancer that often spreads to the liver. Funded through @Researchirel Enterprise Partnership Scheme with @BreakthroCancer, Billy Brennan is developing new drug options to help #MakeMoreSurvivors Read more: bit.ly/BBrennanResearch
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Thirty years after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, Tim Herlihy is still sharing his story with humour and gratitude. 💬 “If it gives at least one person hope, it will have done its job.” Watch Tim’s story and see how research saves lives. 🔗 youtu.be/Owg4zUj7G4M
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💫 Less than 2 weeks to go! Final call for tickets for The Breakthrough Ball - a night of elegance, live music, & lifesaving impact. ✨ Celebrate hope, discovery & progress in cancer research. 🎟 bit.ly/BreakthroughBall25👇 #MakeMoreSurvivors
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You asked. We listened. 🩵 Due to incredible demand – and the support of the Tom Cunningham Trust, @TheIrelandFunds & @Citi Ireland – Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope has been extended! 📍 Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre 🔗 cancerrevolution.ie
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Good news 💙 Due to incredible demand and immense generosity of the Tom Cunningham Trust, @TheIrelandFunds and @Citi Ireland, our Cancer Revolution exhibition has been extended! Visitors say it's ‘hopeful’, ‘eye-opening’, and ‘beautifully human’. 🔗 cancerrevolution.ie
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👟 Best of luck to everyone at @dublinmarathon today especially those running for @BreakthroCancer Every mile helps fund research into new, better, kinder, smarter treatments & diagnostics for people with cancer 💙 #IrishLifeDublinMarathon #TeamBreakthrough #MakeMoreSurvivors
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📢 This evening @BreakthroCancer received €200,879.96 from @RingOKerryCycle Huge thanks to every cyclist, volunteer, sponsor & supporter. Every kilometre helps fund research into new, better, kinder, smarter treatments & diagnostics for people with cancer. #MakeMoreSurvivors
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✨ Five Weeks to go! ✨ Our Breakthrough Ball at @FotaIsland Resort, Friday 14th Nov. With @KeithBarry & The @PatFitzOfficial Band. Book tickets here: bit.ly/BreakthroughBall25 #TheBreakthroughBall #MakeMoreSurvivors
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Ireland, often with vague early symptoms. @RCSI_Irl student Kurdo Araz, funded through our #SummerScholars Programme, explored how AI-powered digital scribes could help GPs spot signs sooner & prompt earlier referrals. 💙
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A major step forward for personalised cancer care in Ireland. @BreakthroCancer is a proud partner of @PrecisionOncIre as Phase 2 (€28M) launches today - doubling investment and ambition to make research part of everyday care. breakthroughcancerresearch.i… #MakeMoreSurvivors
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