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Recent data is indicating Everolimus in combination with a Hormonal therapy as a potential new combination treatment regime for advanced breast cancer patients.

ICORG’s Leading Role in Cancer Research in Ireland recognised by Irish Medicines Board.

ICORG is a co-author on Oral Presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting 2012.

International Clinical Trials’ Day is celebrated around the world on or near the 20th of May.

Recent coverage in the media has highlighted the importance of having Clinical Trials as options in Cancer Treatment. ICORG has approximately 50 active Cancer Clinical Trials and has plans to open a further 30 trials in 2012, in many disease areas including Breast, Lung and Melanoma.

Robert Byrne joined ICORG in January in the role of Clinical Project Manager.

The British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg MP visited Dublin in January. Mr Clegg held meetings with President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton.

ICORG have joined the European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP). www.etop-eu.org.

On the 9th of February 2012 Dr James Reilly visited the ICORG Central Office, this was the first time a Minister for Health had done so. In the 75 mins of presentations, discussion and Q & A, the Minister indicated that he was impressed with all the Group had achieved, was extremely supportive of the role of research and the many benefits it brings to a health system, and was keen to see ICORG grow and flourish.