A new breast cancer research collaboration has been launched by the Irish Cancer Society - the first of it's kind in the world.
The centre will see experts from around Ireland join forces to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients - by sharing resources, patient samples and technical expertise.
The collaboration will run for five years at a cost of 7.5 million euro to the Irish Cancer Society.
Head of Research with the ICS, Professor John Fitzpatrick says women with breast cancer will be able to have a more personalised approach to their treatment: