Researchers based at the University of Galway have developed a new implant that could better deliver next-generation therapies for ovarian cancer. The implant, made out of a flexible biomaterial, conforms to the body’s internal contours and sits inside the peritoneal cavity – the space surrounding a woman’s abdominal organs – where ovarian cancer predominantly occurs. “We designed this implant with ovarian cancer patients in mind. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at late stages, the researchers say, with treatment often involving surgeries to remove as much of the tumour as possible. Last year, €28m was set aside to fund the second phase of Ireland’s largest cancer research programme, involving top universities, charities and industrial partners.