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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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
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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
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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 Education
Cancer Seminar Series
The Cancer Seminar Series is a joint University and HSE West and Northwest education initiative by - and for - clinical, academic and research staff, students, and trainees.
Presenters are invited from the fields of cancer science, survivorship, clinical care, education and innovation, with the aim of encouraging interdisciplinary activities and communication.
Seminars will take place on the first working Monday of the month in the Clinical Science Institute CSI-1031 (Small Lecture Theatre) and online for colleagues across HSE West and North West University hospitals and Medical Academies.
The series is hosted by Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist. CPD credits are applicable for HSE staff. It is not a public seminar series and the seminars are not recorded.
2024-25 Seminar Series
| 07/10/24 | Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, GUH | Emerging challenges in public medical oncology |
| 04/11/24 | Dr David Breen, Clinical Lead Rapid Access Lung Cancer Service, GUH | Lung Cancer and the Role of the Respiratory Physician |
| 02/12/24 | Prof Sharon Glynn, Professor in Pathology, University of Galway | Finding ways to Improve Patient Outcomes through Translational Cancer Research |
| 13/02/25 | Ms Aileen Broderick, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, GUH | Colorectal Survivorship |
| 10/02/25 | TBC | |
| 03/03/25 | TBC |
Subscribe to Cancer Seminar Series calendar
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Postgraduate Cancer Education
Undergraduate Cancer Research
Medical students can apply to undertake 6-8 weeks of research as part of an annual summer research programme. The call for applications is issued by the School of Medicine Research Committee.
An annual School of Medicine Undergraduate Research Day takes place in October in the Clinical Science Institute.
There are also opportunities for undergraduate students in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences to do their final year projects with cancer research groups.
