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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageCancer Biobank
What is the Cancer Biobank?
The Cancer Biobank is a collection of clinical samples used in research to study how cancer develops and progresses and responds to treatment. Click on the links below to learn more.
Biobanking for Participants
Patient and Healthy Volunteer Information
Biobanking for Researchers
Clinician and Scientist Information
Biobank Proficiency
To demonstrate our commitment to quality, we participate in the Integrated biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) Biospecimen Proficiency Testing program. This external quality assessment tool verifies the precision and accuracy of our biospecimen testing methods, and the efficiency of our processing methods.
Ethical Approval
Patients and members of the public who volunteer to donate their samples are requested to sign an Informed Consent Form. The Cancer Biobank has received ethical approval from the Galway University Hospitals' Clinical Research Ethics Committee.
Data Protection
The Cancer Biobank works with the Data Protection Office of the University of Galway and HSE West and North West. Personal data relating to your participation in the Cancer Biobank will be processed under the University of Galway/Saolta Cancer MCAN Joint Data Controller Agreement. The Joint Controllers have conducted a Data Protection Impact Assessment DPIA202300027. This is a living document which is routinely updated.
Click this link for more Data Protection Information
Financial and Institutional Support
The Cancer Biobank is financially supported by the National Breast Cancer Research Institute with additional support from partner funding agencies. The Cancer Biobank is located in the Lambe Institute for Translational Research and is a joint initiative between the University of Galway and HSE West and North West.
