Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, Ireland’s first OECI-accredited comprehensive cancer centre, unites research, care and education to advance cancer care.
Having achieved the accreditation as the first Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Ireland we hope we @CancerInstIRE can support national efforts to contribute to a decrease in cancer incidence and mortality in Ireland, and represent as a standard bearer for cancer care.
ALT TSJCI Programme Office with the Minister for Health, R-L Sarah Wade, Project Lead, Nicola Keohane, Young Onset Cancer Coordinator, Dr. Patricia Doherty, TSJCI OECI Coordinator, Cathy Enright, Programme Manager, TSJCI, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Sharon Slattery, Director of Nursing, SJH, Prof John Kennedy, Medical Director, TSJCI, Grainne Smith, PPP Lead, TSJCI Prof Lorraine O'Driscoll, TSJCI Research Lead, and Prof Maeve Lowery, Academic Director, TSJCI
Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute is delighted to announce the first CAR T cell therapy treatment has taken place in #SJH today. This is the first CAR T treatment to take place in Ireland & is led by Dr Larry Bacon, Consultant Haematologist & Liz Higgins CAR T Coordinator.
Deirdre Byrne (Clinical Support Nurse), Fidelma Dowdall (Clinical Nurse Manager, Denis Burkitt Ward), Dr Larry Bacon (Consultant Haematologist),Liz Higgins (Car T Cell Transplant Coordinator) part of the amazing team that delivered CAR T treatment today.
Congratulations to Prof Karen Cadoo, St James’s Hospital and Trinity College Dublin on her funding award from the Irish Cancer Society focusing research in inherited genetic cancers to ensure awareness of people’s own genetic risk of cancer and what they can do to lower it.
Today, @tcddublin and @stjamesdublin will launch the Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute! It will play a leadership role in cancer care in Ireland - combining world-class science with excellent patient care to pioneer new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer #TSJCI
Congratulations Dr Grainne O’Kane who is taking up the role of Director, Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, @CancerInstIRE She brings a wealth of experience & leadership in clinical trials delivery & development. Looking forward to continued growth & expansion of the trials portfolio.
Amazing piece on @RTERadio1 'Today with Claire Byrne' about online physio classes @stjamesdublin & discussing supporting oncology patients after their treatment. Thank you Dr. Gráinne Sheill & SJH patients, Helen O'Neill & Steve Clune rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
As women in science we must constantly support the imagination, leadership, creativity, & curiosity of other females to pursue a career in science.For young girls, they must see it to be it.Promoting the importance of STEM making changes for our futures & for patients is key #IWD
The initial wave of CAR T therapies will be directed at haematological cancers, research and development are ongoing to treat other forms of cancers with this type of immune therapy and the indications are that it is expected to expand to include solid tumours. @stjamesdublin
Save the Date: Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute will host the 12th International Cancer Conference on October 13-14th 2022. Some fantastic speakers lined up. Registration details to follow @tcddublin@stjamesdublin#TSJCIResearch
The incredible PERCS team (Peronalised Exercise Rehabilitation in Cancer Survivorship) supporting cancer patients and their families today at Living Well With and Beyond Cancer event @stjamesdublin@CancerInstIRE@tcddublin
Catherine O'Gorman, Consultant Gynaecologist and Asley Lilly, ANP, Gynaecology Oncology launching the first patient passport for gynaecology oncology today at the Gynaecology Oncology Survivorship Day. Incredible work by two amazing professionals.
Our incredible gynaecology team of clinicians, nursing professionals, researchers, administrators all promoting World Ovarian Cancer Day #ThisIsGo#WOCD2023#NoWomanLeftBehind
Today Irish Cancer Society partners with the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute to invest in new programmes integrating scientific discovery with patient care to pioneer novel ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
Delighted that the HOPE Directorate, St James’s Hospital have been shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare awards for Hospital Project of the Year: St James's Hospital New AYA (Adolescent Young Adult) Bone Marrow Transplant Isolation Bedrooms. See shortlist:
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Some of the members of the newly formed TSJCI Cancer Survivorship Group. A fantastic example of cross site and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Working with patients to improve survivorship care and services for cancer patients.
This Daffodil Day learn how our Cancer Survivorship ANP helps people take back from cancer by providing information, encouragement and support to cancer survivors and their families promoting health & wellbeing to living with and beyond cancer stjames.ie/aboutus/news/cath…#DaffodilDay
Biobanks within the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute collaborate with other medical institutions. This is vital for developing new tests and treatments to ensure better outcomes for patients. Dr Martin Barr #biobanking2021#TSJCI#WorldCancerDay#IAmAndIWill#TSJCIResearch
Meet Aine, one of our wonderful volunteers in the Haematology Oncology Day Care Centre. Aine explains how she is here to offer companionship, comfort & guidance to patients while they receive their treatment. #WorldCancerDay @voluntireland @IrishCancerSoc@norma_oriordan
Dr Eibhlin Conneally, Consultant Haematologist, is an active Principal Investigator for Acute Leukaemia and Myeloproliferative Disorders @stjamesdublin. Dr Conneally and her trials team are opening new trials in AML and Myelofibrosis this month #ICTD2021#TSJCIResearch
The new brand identity including icon & tagline for the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute is made up of four strands to communicate the four integrated & human-centred pillars of Trinity St James’s Cancer institute: Patient Care, Cancer Clinical Trials, Research, Education
The Trinity St James's Cancer Institute welcomes the funding announcement by @hrbireland for the Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group @DMHospitalGroup @tcddublin@hseNCCP. Funding of this partnership will support access to cancer clinical trials for our patients #research
Congratulations to Sharon O'Toole and the team for winning the Patient Education Project of the Year at the Irish Healthcare Awards for the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) Biobank Network, Why Are Biobanks Important In Cancer Research? @stjamesdublin@tcddublin
At @stjamesdublin, Dr Larry Bacon is delivering cutting-edge cell therapy to cancer patients. CAR-T is revolutionising the cancer journey, with profound consequences for healthcare.
That's why we #InnovateForLife.
#SixDegreesOfInnovation
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Thursday 18th May the Research and Innovation Office, SJH is hosting a patient & public talk, highlighting the importance of #ClinicalTrials. Dr Grainne O'Kane, Director, Cancer Clinical Trials Unit @CancerInstIRE will be speaking about cancer trials. Worth checking out!
To mark #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, this coming Thursday the Research and Innovation Office, here in SJH is hosting a patient & public talk, highlighting the importance of #ClinicalTrials in #Healthcare,
Detailing their role in the development of new treatments & medicines🏥
The Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions has been signed, further consolidating their partnership in working towards the establishment of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for Ireland.
#CancerInstIRE#MoU#TSJCI#InspiringGenerations
Ciara Donohoe and Elaine Gray gynaecological nursing cancer coordinators with Sinead O’Toole, Biobanking promoting awareness for World Gynaecologic Oncology Awareness Day (World GO Day) #goforcancer
Cancer survivorship is about living with & beyond cancer. Excellent interview with @Catheri56263310 our ANP for Cancer Survivorship who expertise is helping to lead the way in advocating for survivorship services @CancerInstIRE@stjamesdublinrte.ie/radio/radio1/
Team members with Prof John Kennedy, Medical Director,Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute #takebackfromcancer by helping to create research programmes across a number of areas including cancer prevention,molecular & precision oncology, cancer immunology & survivorship & wellbeing
“Our overall ambition for the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute is to become a fully comprehensive cancer centre, with particular strengths and focus in cancer molecular diagnostics, genomics and translational immuno-oncology”
Prof Paul Browne, Director of @CancerInstIRE
Amy Nolan,our Lead Cancer Nurse with Prof Maeve Lowery, Academic Director,Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute. At the TSJCI we strive to ensure that our patients get optimal care with access to the latest treatments in a multi-disciplinary setting #takebackfromcancer#DaffodilDay
'On International Nurses Day I would like to thank all nurses who look after cancer patients in @stjamesdublin for their professionalism, dedication & commitment' Norma O'Riordan, ADON, The Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care Directorate #SJHNursing#InternationalNursesDay
Congratulations to the members of the @stjamesdublin multi-disciplinary Thoracic Surgical Oncology team on being the 1st Irish ESTS Accredited Thoracic Surgical Oncology Centre. For more information please see stjames.ie/cancer
Our incredible nursing team Carmel Ann Galligan, ANP, Rachel McCormack, CNS and Grace Faulkner, CNS highlighting Blood Cancer Awareness Month. For more information please see: cancer.ie/cancer-information…
@stjamesdublin@CancerInstIre Gynaecology Oncology Survivorship Day today launching the first Gynaecology Patient Passport & the Gynae Oncology Survivorship clinic for people who have been diagnosed with Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical , Vaginal & Vulval cancers #cancersurvivorship
Congratulations to Andrea Ferguson (CNMIII), Ingrid Kiernan (CCTU Manager) and the CCTU team for all their hard work and thank you to the HRB CRF team for commencing cancer trial treatments in the CRF.
#trinityresearch
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Ireland. As Ireland’s only #OECI accredited cancer centre, we continue on our journey to become Ireland's first Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Read more here: bit.ly/3J22NCR#ClosetheCareGap#CancerInstituteIRE#TSJCI
Congratulations to Dr Sharon O'Toole and the OvaCare team for being the recipient of the World Ovarian Cancer Day 2021 Award. Amazing achievement for raising awareness in the fight against ovarian cancer in Ireland.@tcddublin@stjamesdublin@TrinityMed1@OvaCare@Shotoole81
Actively involved since Day One, @OvaCare has continually demonstrated a significant commitment to raising awareness and collaboratiion in the fight against ovarian cancer in Ireland & are our 1st recipient of the World Ovarian Cancer Day 2021 Award.
ℹ️ ovacare.ie
Winner in the Inspiring Collaborations category,World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Impact awards,the INGO, comprising of over 30 of the country’s foremost gynaecological campaigners, researchers & patient advocates, an amazing partnership working together to raise awareness #WOCD2022
Wednesday July 27th is World Head and Neck Cancer Day. More than 700 head & neck cancer cases are diagnosed every year in Ireland. Did you know head and neck cancer affects people of all ages from young (<50yrs) to elderly (>85yrs) @CancerInstIRE@IrishCancerSoc
As part of the ongoing expansion plans for the national adult BMT unit and CAR T programme we are delighted to announce during #AYA cancer awareness week that four of the new rooms have been co-designed with AYA patients for AYA patients. Official opening May 2022
An very exciting opportunity to study an MSc in Cancer Survivorship learning how to help patients live well with and beyond cancer. Application deadline April 7th, 2023. Contact: MScCancerSurv@tcd.ie #cancersurvivorship
Dr Cliona Grant, Medical Oncologist, is an active Principal Investigator for Head and Neck Cancer trials in @stjamesdublin. Dr Grant and her trials team work on both industry and collaborative group trials to provide access to new therapies for patients #ICTD2021#TSJCIResearch
February is Oesophageal cancer awareness month. It’s great to see our experts Clinical Nurse Specialist Jenny Moore, & Bernie Waterhouse, CNM 2 Bennett Ward providing information to raise awareness on early detection. For more information, please see: cancer.ie/cancer-information…
Prof John Reynolds introducing Noel Donlon’s proffered paper “Strategies to boost immune function in oesophageal adenocarcinoma” @JoanneLysaght@tcdTBSI@stjamesdublin
Elaine Gray, Linda Wilson, Sharon O'Toole & Ciara Donohoe hosting our stand to promote awareness of World Ovarian Cancer Day May 8th, 2022. Be aware of the signs early detection is key #WOCD2022#NoWomanLeftBehind
Today September 20, 2021, doctors and patients unite with the Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers #gynaecologicalcancers
Congratulations to the Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group, led by Prof Maeve Lowery, on the award of this funding @hrbireland. This significant support will enhance access for patients to innovative clinical trials #cancerresearch#TSJCIresearch
Funding news: The Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group-a @hrbireland partnership supporting cancer clinical trials to improve health and care-has been awarded over €2million by the HRB. Prof Maeve Lowery at @CancerInstIRE@stjamesdublin leads the team bit.ly/30RVa1q
Daffodil Day March 26th: The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute research thematic programme involves research across a number of areas including cancer prevention, molecular and precision oncology, cancer immunology and survivorship and wellbeing #TSJCIResearch#DaffodilDay
Owen Smith CBE has been appointed as Professor of Child, Adolescent & Young Adult (CAYA) Oncology (2022) at @TrinityMed1. Professor Smith has devoted the last 30 years of his career caring for neonates, children & adolescents with cancer & blood disorders: bit.ly/3z7U0N9
20 Buildings around Ireland shone their lights in Teal for World Ovarian Cancer Day, 8th May 2022 to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Ireland has one of the highest death rates from ovarian cancer in Europe. Early diagnosis can significantly improve survival #NoWomanLeftBehind
Plans for All-Island Cancer Research Institute discussed. Prof Maeve Lowery, commented: “There are so many questions that arise that really can be solved quicker and better through innovative and focused cancer research."medicalindependent.ie/plans-… via @med_indonews
We are delighted that our @CancerInstIRE Programme Manager Cathy Enright has been appointed to the Board of the National Cancer Registry. Congratulations Cathy we are thrilled for you on joining this exceptional team @tcddublin@stjamesdublin@IrishCancerReg@hseNCCP
Light Up in Teal: 20 Buildings around Ireland lit up in Teal on World Ovarian Cancer Day, Sunday 8th May. Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, St James’s Hospital & Trinity College Dublin were lighting in solidarity to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. #NoWomanLeftBehind
The @CancerInstIRE is delighted with the huge & positive response we've received about this World Cancer Day event. Unfortunately this event is only available to patients, their friends & families attending St James's Hospital. We will be hosting similar events in the near future
The final panel discussion at #TSJCIConference wrapping up a fantastic two days of inspiring talks and discussion. Lots of work to do to drive collaboration between cancer centres to support research and excellence in cancer care. Thank you to all those who contributed.
Fantastic presentations at last weeks Grand Rounds by Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group(TACG), Irish Research Radiation Cancer Trials Group & SJH WellcomeTrust CRF, following their recent success of HRB funding awards to transform cancer care in Ireland.
Congratulations to Professor Jacintha O'Sullivan, Education Lead for the Trinity St James's Cancer Institute for being awarded the Research Ally Prize. @stjamesdublin@tcddublin@TCDTMI@TrinityMed1@JacinthaOS @MJohnKennedy19
Congratulations to Professor Jacintha O'Sullivan, an awardee of the Research Ally Prize.
An exceptional mentor, supervisor and very deserving of this award!
@JacinthaOS@IrishResearch@TCDTMI@CancerInstIRE
Great to see our amazing cancer experts on #hospitallive. Our Academic Director, Prof Maeve Lowery describing innovative research now & in the future,Dr Larry Bacon describing CAR T a ground breaking therapy & Prof Elisabeth Vandenberghe on the new advances in clinical trials.
Trinity St James's Cancer Institute highlighting innovation, exemplary commitment and kindness. Ambitious for the future of cancer care.
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Our colleagues at the Irish Cancer Society Stand at our Living Well with and Beyond Cancer Event today. The Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Centre and informational stand are a huge support for us all.
The IACR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Medicine and Research highlights a researcher who has made a notable impact on the world of cancer research. Prof John Reynolds impact cant be summarised in 280 chars. Come see for yourself at 17:45pm 1st April. Congratz John!
Some of our amazing team Lucy Norris and Tanya Kelly promoting awareness of the early signs and symtoms of ovarian cancer. BEAT – B, Bloating, E, eating difficulty, A abdominal and pelvic pain, T, toilet changes. #WOCD2022#NoWomanLeftBehind
@OvarianCancerDY
Great to see Prof Maeve Lowery, Academic Director @CancerInstIRE part of the @AlCRIproject delegation to the Joint Oirecthtas committee for the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement discussing support to open cancer trials in genomics on both sides of the border @tcddublin
At @AlCRIproject's delegation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for the Implementation of Good Friday Agreement, Prof Maeve Lowery & @EibhlinMulroe describe applying to PEACE PLUS for support to open a cancer trials in genomics on both sides of the border. bit.ly/3EHTVT1
Daffodil Day: Survivorship isn’t just about surviving cancer it is about adapting to the changes that have happened after cancer treatment and living well with and beyond cancer. Our aim is to work with patients to help them face their new way of life. #DaffodilDay
Wonderful piece in today's @IrishTimes featuring the Trinity St James's Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Manager, Ingrid Kiernan highlighting the importance of integrating specialist cancer clinical trials resources for patients as part of public hospitals infrastructure.
Slip, Slap, Slop, Seek, Slide. Attendees at The Fundamentals in Oncology Programme received a lecture on Malignant Melanoma by CNS Leonie Mahon promoting SunSmart awareness @tcddublin @irishcancersociety
Great to see so many experts helping with the information stand today for #WorldGoDay@stjamesdublin Thank you to Sarah Mahony Gynae CNS, Linda Wilson ICS Daffodil Centre, Dr Lucy Norris, Dr Catherine O’Gorman, Dr Sharon O'Toole and Dr Paddy Maguire Consultant Gynae Oncologist
''The innovative collaboration of @CancerInstIRE and the @IrishCancerSoc marks a new era of cancer care in Ireland & transforms the experiences and outcomes of people affected by cancer" Nicola, Young Onset Cancer Programme Co-ordinator & Grainne, PPP Lead. All in against Cancer!