UCC keen for Cork to be 'centre of excellence in cancer care'

UCC announced on Monday it would appoint two new professors of medical oncology

The university is seeking the best local and international academics in the area of cancer research to take on the roles.

University College Cork (UCC) is taking a major step to progress cancer research in Munster by announcing a new partnership as part of the pursuit to establish an internationally-recognised cancer research institute at the university.

UCC is set to appoint two new professors of medical oncology as part of the efforts.