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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1300CNR: Future Medicines Institute
Scott, C. (PI), Bruce, I. (CoI), Burden, R. (CoI), Burrows, J. (CoI), Collins, B. (CoI), Harrison, T. (CoI), James, J. (CoI), Kennedy, R. (CoI), Lawler, M. (CoI), Longley, D. (CoI), Maguire, S. (CoI), Malinova, D. (CoI), Maule, A. (CoI), McCloskey, K. (CoI), McDade, S. (CoI), Salto-Tellez, M. (CoI), Savage, K. (CoI), Stitt, A. (CoI) & Williams, R. (CoI)
15/10/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R4805CNR: Systems Modeling of Tumor Heterogeneity & Therapy response in Colorectal Cancer
Longley, D. (PI), Dunne, P. (CoI), Lawler, M. (CoI), McArt, D. (CoI) & Salto-Tellez, M. (CoI)
28/06/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R1140CNR: Digital Innovation Hub Programme - DATA CAN
Lawler, M. (PI), Gavin, A. (CoI), James, J. (CoI) & Salto-Tellez, M. (CoI)
02/01/2020 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research
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R2551CNR: ACRCelerate: Colorectal Cancer Stratified Medicine Network
Dunne, P. (PI) & Lawler, M. (CoI)
03/01/2019 → 30/11/2024
Project: Research
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R1917CNR: Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)
Lawler, M. (PI), Blayney, J. (CoI), Coleman, H. (CoI), Dunne, P. (CoI), Heaney, L. (CoI), Kee, F. (CoI), McArt, D. (CoI), Nikolopoulos, D. (CoI), O'Reilly, D. (CoI), Overton, I. (CoI), Salto-Tellez, M. (CoI) & Woods, R. (CoI)
29/10/2018 → 31/03/2023
Project: Research
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Analysis and recommendations to improve national cancer control plans and policies informed by a 20 country analysis
Lawler, M., Degi, C. L., Diamond, L. & Thurston-Smith, K., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Cancer Policy. 47, 13 p., 100708.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing and calibrating a colorectal cancer microsimulation model for Northern Ireland
Adair, O., McFerran, E., Lawler, M., van Duuren, L. A. & Lamrock, F., 04 Jan 2026, In: PharmacoEconomics. 44, p. 461-475 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Re-evaluating post-polypectomy surveillance: the role of non-invasive modalities in colorectal cancer prevention
McFerran, E., McKay, D., Loughrey, M. B., Lawler, M. & McSorley, S. T., 20 Feb 2026, In: Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology. 80, 10 p., 102092.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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The impact of COVID-19 on head and neck cancer in Northern Ireland - a population-based study
McAllister, M., Bannon, F., Bennett, D., Moore, C., Markey, N., Lawler, M. & McKenna, G., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Dentistry. 170, 6 p., 106670.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comparison of international modeling methods for evaluating health economics of colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review
Adair, O., Lamrock, F., O'Mahony, J. F., Lawler, M. & McFerran, E., May 2025, In: Value in Health. 28, 5, p. 790-799 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Appointed by Irish Minister of Health to the Board of the Health Research Board of Ireland (HRB)
Lawler, M. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Appointment
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Appointed Chair, Genomics and Precision Medicine Subgroup, Ireland-Northern Ireland-US National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Consortium
Lawler, M. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Appointment
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Appointed Chair, Steering Group, Northern Ireland Cancer Registry
Lawler, M. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Appointment
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Appointed Co-Chair, ECO Time to Act COVID-19 and Cancer Campaign
Lawler, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Appointment
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Appointed Co-Chair, European Cancer Organisation (ECO) Emergencies and Crises Focussed Topic Network
Lawler, M. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Appointment
Activities
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All-Island Cancer Data Forum
Overton, I. (Member of the organising committee), Lawler, M. (Chair), Kowalczyk, A. (Organiser), Boakye Duah, K. (Organiser), Taggart, F. (Organiser), McDade, S. (Member of the organising committee) & Lawler, M. (Member of the organising committee)
26 Jan 2026 → 27 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Northern Ireland Science Festival
Styles, I. (Participant), Lawler, M. (Chair), Maguire, A. (Participant), Keatley, D. (Participant), McFerran, E. (Participant) & Rogers, D.-M. (Organiser)
18 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Keynote “Getting Back on Track: Follow the Science, Follow the Data"
Lawler, M. (Advisor)
2025 → …Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Keynote: “Opinion is the Lowest Form of Evidence: Deploying Data to Drive a Sustainable Cancer Revolution”
Lawler, M. (Advisor)
2024 → …Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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“The European Cancer Pulse – from data to policy change”
Lawler, M. (Advisor)
2024 → …Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Our role in advocating for cancer patients cannot be underestimated
07/08/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Medscape News UK: Immune Status is Prognostic for Poor Survival in Colorectal Cancer
Craig, S., Humphries, M., Alderdice, M., Bingham, V., Richman, S., Loughrey, M., Coleman, H., Viratham Pulsawatdi, A., McCombe, K., Graeme, M., Blake, A., Domingo, E., Robineau, J., Brown, L., Fisher, D., Seymour, M., Quirke, P., Bankhead, P., McQuaid, S., Lawler, M., McArt, D., Maughan, T., James, J. & Salto-Tellez, M.
24/07/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Coronavirus could lead to thousands more cancer deaths
21/07/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Coronavirus could cause 35,000 extra UK cancer deaths, experts warn
06/07/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment