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Ireland’s tánaiste backs call for all-island cancer institute

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Micheál Martin gives his support to cancer collaboration scheme at Joint Euro-American Forum

Ireland’s tánaiste has backed calls for an all-island cancer institute, saying a cross-border approach to cancer research could deliver better outcomes for patients. The scheme would build on the work of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-US National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium.

Speaking at the Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer last month, Micheál Martin cited successful initiatives under the consortium, such as the All-Island Cancer Research Institute, a partnership of 10 universities led by University College Dublin.

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