UCC launches 'transformative' €10m research programme on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day also sees a new €1m pancreatic research grant from Breakthrough Cancer Research

Professor Roisin Connolly: 'We would say as it stands we are covering the entire south of the country in terms of this initiative.' File picture: Jim Coughlan

Cancer patients across the south of Ireland will benefit from a new and “transformative” €10m research programme which will see better access to cutting-edge clinical trials.

The University College Cork-led programme aims to connect new research with regional cancer centres. It is being launched on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day.