Autumn Insights: Advancements in Clinical Trials and Health Innovation
Wednesday, 20th November
Large Lecture Theatre, Clinical Science Institute, University of Galway

This seminar will focus on female gynaecological malignancies and will start with an overview of the problem in Ireland from Dr Michael McCarthy highlighting current gaps and where improvements are required. We are delighted to be joined at the seminar by visiting Fulbright scholar Dr Melissa Gellar who will give us her view on current and emerging therapies. This will be followed by Dr Eimear Dolan who will discuss the development of a therapeutic implant for the treatment of ovarian cancer. Dr Aoife Lowery will focus on quality of life and patient morbidity in breast cancer and finally Dr Barbara Oliveira will share with us new therapeutic interventions for better safer and faster cancer care.
The seminar will finish with a moderated panel discussion.
We are delighted you can join us.
3.15pm |
Welcome Address |
Prof Fidelma Dunne Director, Institute for Clinical Trials |
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3.25pm |
Ovarian cancer treatment in Ireland: standards of care and emerging challenges |
Dr Michael McCarthy |
3.45pm |
Advancing Gynecologic Cancer Treatment: Current and Emerging Therapies |
Dr Melissa A. Geller |
4.05pm |
A therapeutic implant for ovarian cancer |
Dr Eimear Dolan |
4.25pm |
Addressing Patient Morbidity and Quality of Life impacts of Breast Cancer Treatment |
Prof Aoife Lowery |
4.45pm |
Luminate Medical - Innovation for better, faster, and safer cancer care |
Dr Bárbara Oliveria |
5.05pm |
Panel Discussion |
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5.35pm |
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