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Latest Research & Papers

  • What GDPR and the Health Research Regulations (HRRs) Mean For Ireland: A Research Perspective

    Mee B, Kirwan M, Clarke N, et al.

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  • What GDPR and the Health Research Regulations (HRRs) Mean For Ireland: “Explicit Consent”—A Legal Analysis

    Kirwan, M., Mee, B., Clarke, N. et al.

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  • Breast Predict (Since 2013)

    • Overview: Collects tumor samples and data from nearly every breast cancer patient in Ireland with their consent.
    • Findings: Women regularly taking aspirin before their breast cancer diagnosis are less likely to experience cancer spread to lymph nodes, significantly improving survival rates.
    • Role of Biobank Ireland: Management, storage, and redistribution of samples at St. James’ Hospital.

  • HPV and Cervical Cancer Study (Since 2018)

    • Overview: Focused on the link between HPV infections and cervical cancer, which accounts for nearly all cervical cancer cases.
    • Role of Biobank Ireland: Provision of samples stored at St. James’ Hospital for research.

  • Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Study (2018)

    • Overview: A multinational, multi-centre study analyzing gene expression in SCLC. Early findings suggest 80-85% of patients may have specific expressed genes.
    • Implications: Results are expected to guide gene therapy and new treatments.
    • Role of Biobank Ireland: Supplied stored samples from St. James’ Hospital.

  • Prostate Cancer Studies - IRONMAN Prostate Cancer Study

    • Overview: Enrolling 5,000 men worldwide with metastatic hormone-sensitive or castration-resistant prostate cancer.
    • Purpose: Examines care and treatment variations to improve clinical outcomes.
    • Role of Biobank Ireland: Management and storage of Irish samples.

  • ENZAMET and ENZARAD Clinical Trials

    • Overview: Trials exploring new treatments for prostate cancer with Cancer Trials Ireland and St. James’ Hospital.
    • Progress: Promising early results.
    • Role of Biobank Ireland: Sample management and redistribution to Australia for further research.

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The Biobanking in Ireland Review and Directory

Introducing the Biobanking in Ireland Review and Directory, a comprehensive resource compiling detailed information on Ireland’s key biobanks, their leadership teams, research focus areas, and capabilities to support collaboration and advance scientific discovery. We will circulate this Directory in the coming months. If you are a biobank and wish to participate, please reach out to us for inclusion.