News & blogs

Stage 2 of the Precision Oncology Ireland programme begins today

Research opportunities in precision oncology: perspectives on biospecimen and genomic data sharing from adults with cancer in Ireland

A new study just released by POI and collaborators highlights significant opportunities in developing Ireland's availability of patient research samples & data.

Personalised Cancer Treatment: Outputs & Impacts from First-term Funding

Since 2019, POI has driven huge research impacts, from biological insights to training the next generation of researchers. On World Cancer Research Day, we’re proud to share our new brochure highlighting these achievements

Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope

POI partners, Breakthrough Cancer Research, recently launched an interactive public exhibition on the stories of cancer patients and researchers.

Invisible Spectrum: A model for minority community public engagement in cancer

After 5 successful years of running the Invisible Spectrum minority-engagement initiative, we are proud to present this peer-reviewed publication, summarising organisational learnings of the programme as well as an blueprint for other groups wishing to engage in similar work.

New research in Neoplasia

A new study published in the journal Neoplasia highlights the value of

2025 Advisory Board Meetings

We recently held a 2-day combined Scientific Advisory, Governance Committee and Charity Advisory Board meeting at UCD Nova

World Cancer Day 2025

World Cancer Day is marked each year on 4th February. Read more about this years #UnitedbyUnique campaign

Models to enable precision oncology

We recently held an industry-focused webinar event, featuring two invited speakers to discuss different avenues by which industry can work with researchers to advance precision oncology.

Double viva

A double viva celebration in SBI

Invisible Spectrum 5 year celebration

Our long-running minority engagement programme Invisible Spectrum has reached it's 5-year milestone

Congratulations Dr. McElroy

Congratulations to Dr. Rianna McElroy on successfully defending her PhD thesis

Congratulations Dr. Devoy

Congratulations to Dr. Ciarán Devoy on successfully defending his PhD thesis

SBI & Breakthrough open-day

SBI and Breakthrough Cancer Research co-hosted an open-day event to invite the public to see behind-the-scenes in a modern research lab.

Congratulations Dr. Kinsella!

Congratulations to Dr. Zak Kinsella on successfully defended his PhD thesis

AI webinar

POI held an expert webinar on the topic of AI in research and healthcare