Based at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity that funds a comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway lead by Professor Michael Kerin.
In Ireland, 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It’s the second most common cancer in Irish women in Ireland after skin cancer and the most common cancer in women over 50. The role of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute is paramount, as its research can help to ascertain the causes and factors that influence breast cancer and therefore help to develop effective screening, treatments and medication to combat it. Click to Read More
The Pink Ribbon Tour, formally ‘Race The Rás’, is a new three day cycling sportive in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute which this year takes place 4th to 6th September 2020.
For the last two decades, the Irish Ladies Golf Union has supported the National Breast Cancer Research Institute through golf days hosted by Lady Captains at clubs across the country.
The ‘Mayo Pink Ribbon Charity Cycle’ is made up of a voluntary group of people who feel passionately about the need for breast cancer research. Each year the group organise a number of events in the Mayo area to raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.
Ladies, the annual Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon takes place on Bank holiday Sunday, the 4th of June this year and the National Breast Cancer Research Institute would love as many women as possible to join
The winner of the ‘Walk in Pink’ draw for a €200 Revive Active Hamper was Lisbet Joyce from Newcastle, Galway. Congratulations Lisbet and Thank You to all who registered for ‘Walk in Pink’. If you
University of Galway CancerSoc students will stage ‘Box in Pink’ on Thursday, March 30th in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. The event will take place at the Clayton Hotel Galway from 6pm
Congratulations to Jessica Cahalan her supporters and friends who hosted the first, ‘Breast Cancer Research Ball’ in the County Arms Hotel Birr, Co. Offaly on 18th February with MC, Deirdre O’Kane and raised an incredible
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The National Breast Cancer Research Institute was founded in 1991 by Professor Fred Given in order to increase awareness, improve access to treatment and conduct international class research into breast cancer.
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute was founded in 1991 by Professor Fred Given in order to increase awareness, improve access to treatment and conduct international class research into breast cancer.
