Progress in reducing time to first patient is continuing.

In Q4 2025:
• Agreements executed in 73 days (down from 143)
• Sites activated in 12 days (45% faster)

Helping bring cancer trials to patients in Ireland faster. #ClinicalTrials #CancerTrials

First patient recruited to NRG-BN013, an @nrgonc.bsky.social study, at Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre.

A strong team effort across clinical and research teams.

Well done to all involved 👏

Learn more: cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/n... #CancerTrials

NRG-BN013 now open at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.

Well done to Dr David Fitzpatrick (PI), Dr Paul Kelly (NLI), and all site staff involved 👏

With thanks to #IRROG and @nrgonc.bsky.social

Learn more: cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/n... #CancerTrials

Telemedicine Is a Feasible Means of Enrolling Patients in Clinical Trials - Oncology Nurse Advisor In this retrospective study, researchers explored the impact of telemedicine on recruitment and enrollment in a large phase 1 clinical trial program.

#Telemedicine offers comparable recruitment and enrollment onto #clinicaltrials as in-person visits, and may help improve equitable access, suggests research published in @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/4lLBDoc

#CancerTrials

Today at RCSI, our Patient Consultants Committee are taking part in comms training with journalist Claire O’Connell.

Supporting patients to share their stories with confidence and clarity – because the patient voice matters.

Thanks to Daiichi Sankyo for their support.

#CancerTrials #PatientVoice

Save the date: 5 May, RCSI.

IIT Think Tank focused on developing new cancer trials @medsir.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

Submit a short concept for an investigator-initiated trial.

Download: bit.ly/481vAGj
Deadline: 22 April

#CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch

The Spring DSSG Digest is here.

Published ahead of today’s DSSG meetings, it brings together study updates, accrual figures, publications, PPI, fundraising and more.

Read it here: bit.ly/411ePrf

#CancerTrials

From CAR-T approaches to bispecific antibodies, scientists are learning how to guide immune cells directly to cancer. Each clinical trial moves the field a little closer to better, more precise treatments.

#CancerTrials #PrecisionMedicine #CancerScience #TCSC

The National Training Day 2026 report is now available. The event brought together trainees and investigators from across Ireland to share research, discuss multidisciplinary collaboration, and reflect on the future of cancer trials.

Read the report: bit.ly/4ro56FZ

#CancerTrials #OncologyResearch

Further details for the Cancer Trials Ireland Stakeholder Meeting on 20 March at RCSI.

Theme: “Time to First Patient”
A discussion on reducing clinical trial start-up timelines in Ireland.

09.30–10.30 | Hybrid
Email comms@cancertrials.ie to attend in person.

#CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

At the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 2026 #DaffodilDay campaign 🌼

Prof Janice Walshe highlighted the importance of cancer trials, citing TAILORx and POSITIVE.

Funding enables Cancer Trials Ireland to lead trials across Ireland — bringing new treatment options to patients. 💛

#CancerTrials

ONCOLOGY NEWS: Can AI improve the accuracy of identifying patients eligible for oncology clinical trials? Explore new research: t.ly/Jo5N3 #AI #ArtificalIntelligence #OncologyResearch #OncologyClinicalTrials #CancerTrials #CancerResearch #TrialParticipantSelection

First participant in Ireland randomised to the ETOP ARCH study at St James’s Hospital.

Led by Prof Patrick Forde, international Trial Co-Chair with ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation.

Congratulations to Prof Forde and the CCTU staff and wider site team.

bit.ly/4rYfdlI

#CancerTrials

Birmingham trial aims to manage cancer with fewer side effects A trial starts to see if it can be treated while the worst side effects are drastically reduced.

A Birmingham clinical trial is testing ways to manage cancer with fewer side effects, putting quality of life front and centre. #CancerTrials #TCSC #BBC
www.bbc.com/news/article...

From lab discovery to patient treatment.

Prof Liam Gallagher and Angela Clayton-Lea explore translational research, all-island collaboration, and why stronger integration can accelerate access to innovation.

Listen: www.cancertrials.ie/resources/po...

#CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch

Financial Factors Affect Cancer Patients' Enrollment in Clinical Trials Patients' financial resources affect their enrollment in oncology clinical trials to a greater degree than traditional demographic characteristics.

Patients’ #financial resources affect their enrollment in #oncology #clinicaltrials to a greater degree than traditional demographic characteristics. Published in @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/3NRdKi7

#cancertrials

Cancer clinical trials rely on dedicated teams working behind the scenes.

“Leading complex studies while advocating for patients every single day — it’s this commitment that helps improve outcomes.”
— Ashley Bazin, Clinical Trials Team Leader 🎗️

#WorldCancerDay #CancerTrials #CloseTheCareGap

At the heart of every cancer clinical trial are patients.

“Ask your consultant what your options are. There might be cancer trials you’re eligible for. Just ask.”
— Patrick Kivlehan, Chair of Cancer Trials Ireland PCC.

#WorldCancerDay #CancerTrials #CloseTheCareGap

Insightful discussions and important research on display during the Poster Session at National Training Day 2026 🎉💕
This is what we call collaboration in action!

#PosterSession #ClinicalResearch #CancerTrials #HealthcareInnovation

Yesterday at RCSI we held Cancer Trials Ireland’s Board Strategy Day, focused on our strategic direction for 2026 and beyond 🧭 A focused day of discussion supported by an enthusiastic Board. Thank you to our Chair and Board members for their time and commitment.
#CancerTrials #Governance

We are delighted to share that recruitment for our Phase II VADER trial for patients with advanced bowel cancer is now complete, at nine centres across Australia.

➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/jfI450Y0ZtS

AGITG and GI Cancer Institute
#CancerTrials #BowelCancer #ColorectalCancer

Clinical trials should be part of standard care.

In our latest podcast, Dr Ciara Kelly speaks with Prof Donal Brennan and Angela Clayton-Lea about patient access, research-active health systems, and the future of clinical trials in Ireland.

🎧 Listen now bit.ly/4fOXgja

#CancerTrials

ONJCRI is thrilled to announce that Prof Eliza Hawkes and Prof Hui Gan have received MRFF Clinical Trials Activity funding to lead new and impactful clinical trials for blood and brain cancer patients.

➡️ https://ow.ly/mEgi50XZUuX

#ClinicalTrials #CancerTrials #Glioblastoma #Lymphoma #MRFF

The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial is now open at the Mater Private in Dublin, completing final site activation and opening every planned site in Ireland.

Well done to the team at the Mater Private, and to Prof Daniel Cagney (PI) and Prof Aisling Barry (NLI).
#cancertrials

Individualized drug combinations improve cancer treatment outcomes Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led the first clinical trial in the world to show that cancer drug treatments can be safely and effectively personalized based...

I-PREDICT trial: precision drug combos improve cancer care
World’s first global clinical trial proves individualised drug combinations based on a patient’s tumour DNA can be safe and more effective than standard approaches. www.news-medical.net/news/2026010... #PrecisionMedicine #CancerTrials #TCSC

Reminder: register for the National Training Day happening on 30 Jan, 9 am–4.30 pm at UCD. A full day for Ireland’s oncology community with trainee talks, multidisciplinary sessions, posters and “hidden curriculum” insights.

Register now: bit.ly/4p2mgIs

#CancerTrials #Oncology

Merry Christmas from Cancer Trials Ireland. Thinking of the people behind every cancer trial in Ireland—patients and families, investigators in Ireland, and teams across our sites. Wishing you a restful Christmas, and thank you for helping keep progress moving. #CancerTrials

🩺 Prevention: Low-dose aspirin lowers colorectal cancer risk.
⚠️ Safety: Increases bleeding risk, especially post-surgery.
🔬 Research: Aspirin therapy for cancer remains investigational.

#AspirinAndCancer #CancerPrevention #BleedingRisks #CancerTrials
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2025 brought real momentum in cancer trials - driven by investigators and research teams, with new studies opening and patients joining trials. Thanks to funders the Irish Cancer Society and the HRB, and especially to patients and families. 💙 #CancerTrialsIreland #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials

ONCOassist Universal Link Opening ONCOassist app...

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/ONCOnews12D-02

#ONCOnews #OncoAlert #OncEd #MultipleMyeloma #OncologyResearch #CancerTrials