In collaboration with the Northeast Cancer Research & Education Trust (NECRET), the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Queens University Belfast, we would like to invite students who are considering a future career in medicine or medical research to an information and discussion open day on Saturday 25th September. The event is open to all students but is primarily geared towards Yr12 upwards (NI) and transition and fifth year students (RoI). This initiative, incepted by NECRET is specifically designed to inspire and enthuse the next generation of cancer medical and research professionals.

Join the event here by copying and pasting this link into your browser https://app.sli.do/event/s2y9sgzl

On the day, students will hear from national and international leaders in cancer care, treatment, and research, who will highlight the emerging and exciting pathways and opportunities available in this area. This will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. We will also be joined by experienced careers and guidance counsellors from Ireland and Northern Ireland, who will be available to address queries pertaining to 3rd level entry.

Since our first event in 2018, we have been fortunate to have had outstanding contributors including Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union and former Vice-President of the European Parliament, Prof. Bryan Hennessy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Dr Reem Salman, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Prof. William Gallagher, Professor of Cancer Biology, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, UCD and Prof. Joe O’Sullivan School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queens University Belfast.

This years’ event will see even more world-class contributors share their journeys and experiences, from a clinical, research and patient perspective. In keeping with public health guidelines, it will take place online between 2.30pm - 4.00pm and for the first time will be a cross-border event open to all schools on the Island of Ireland.