From left, Melinda Hall, medical director, AbbVie; Minister Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Prof Murat Kirca, consultant gastroenterologist; Mags Kelleher, Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar; and Prof Brian Christopher, consultant gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterology specialists welcome visit from minister

A group of medical professionals recently welcomed Minister Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, on a visit to the gastroenterology unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar to learn about a new clinical trial for patients with ulcerative colitis.

The visit highlighted the government’s commitment to doubling clinical trials in Ireland, aligning with leading European standards and expanding patient access to innovative research. Photos submitted on behalf of AbbVie (see abbvie.com).