I have had a wonderful and productive week in Dublin and Belfast meeting with Irish oncologists, researchers and government officials to discuss ways for Lombardi and GUMC with our Irish colleagues to develop meaningful and impactful collaborations. I accompanied Howard Federoff, Andy Deubler and Bob Clarke, and somehow survived Bob Clarke’s driving as well.
Alas, there was no time for golf, though we saw some beautiful countyside and very impressive cities during our visit. However, the lost opportunity to ineptly swing at a little ball was more than compensated for by many interesting new collaborative possibilities that we can consider.
I am back on Saturday and then have the AACI meeting (thankfully in DC), starting on Sunday afternoon. It will be good to get home, and then back to the office.
Time to pack…