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

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.
30 Nov 2022
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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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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7 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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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 šŸŽ‰
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20 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…
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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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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. šŸ¤šŸ”¬šŸ’»šŸ„¼ @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…
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17 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…
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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 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 šŸ‘‰bit.ly/3MhQNBq
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