• University College Cork and UPMC announce partnership towards the establishment of a collaborative, patient-focused cancer research environment across south of the country
• UCC/UPMC partnership will see two Oncology Professors appointed as part of process to develop internationally-recognised Cancer Research Institute at UCC

University College Cork (UCC) and UPMC have announced a new partnership in cancer research, starting with the appointment of two new Professors of Medical Oncology to UCC - key strategic positions in the pursuit of establishing an internationally-recognised Cancer Research Institute at the university.

The appointment of the two academic oncologists, funded by UPMC, is backed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and will establish the foundation for research collaboration between UCC, the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, Pittsburgh.

Reference Link:https://www.ucc.ie/en/news/ucc-to-appoint-experts-to-enhance-cancer-research-in-ireland-following-new-upmc-partnership.html