National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) are delighted to share the news that the HSE West and North West-University of Galway Cancer Network has been accredited as an OECI Cancer Centre by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes, the gold standard for high quality cancer care in Europe.
NBCRI has committed to supporting the development of a European accredited cancer centre to enable cancer research and care to be delivered at the highest quality to ensure best outcomes for patients.
Funding support from NBCRI for research at the University of Galway Lambe Institute and Clinical Research Facility has contributed to this accreditation award and will allow further development of a comprehensive research strategy for the Cancer Centre.
Congrats to Prof Michael Kerin, Emer Hennessy and all of the research and clinical teams involved.