About Us

About Us

Our Mission

Our Mission is to develop and deliver high-quality cancer clinical trials, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our Vision is of an (inter)nationally recognised cancer trials network providing equitable access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostics, treatments and supportive care, in parallel with innovative cancer research and training opportunities.

Our Vision is of an (inter)nationally recognised cancer trials network providing equitable access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostics, treatments and supportive care, in parallel with innovative cancer research and training opportunities.

UCC Cancer Trials Group Structure

Our Partners

UCC Cancer Trials Group is a Health Research Board (HRB) and Health Service Executive (HSE) supported cancer trials network, which brings together oncology clinical trials units at Cork University Hospital, University Hospital Waterford and the Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre, in partnership with the HRB Clinical Research Facility UCC and University College Cork. Our goal is to provide patients in the South of Ireland with access to cutting-edge cancer care and a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, and to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence for clinical trials and research, education and training.

UCC Cancer Trials Group is a Health Research Board (HRB) and Health Service Executive (HSE) supported cancer trials network, which brings together oncology clinical trials units at Cork University Hospital, University Hospital Waterford and the Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre, in partnership with the HRB Clinical Research Facility UCC and University College Cork. Our goal is to provide patients in the South of Ireland with access to cutting-edge cancer care and a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, and to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence for clinical trials and research, education and training.

Bons Cork Cancer Centre 1

Infrastructure

UCC CTG’s administrative base is in the Western Gateway Building, University College Cork, while the Group’s clinical trials sites are located at Cork University Hospital, University Hospital Waterford, and the Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre.

Governance & Management

The UCC Cancer Trials Group Governance Board oversees all elements of the work conducted and planned by the Group and directs UCC CTG activities in accordance with HRB, UCC and HSE Research Strategy.

Funders

UCC Cancer Trials Group has leveraged over 1 million in funding since its establishment in January 2022.