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SBI, POI and ‘Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope’ 26Aug
SBI, POI and ‘Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope’

Recently, SBI and POI team members attended exhibition launch from POI charity partner, Breakthrough Cancer Research. “Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope” is a free interactive multimedia exhibition currently on display in Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin’s city centre. The temporary public presentation captures stories from cancer patients and researchers through a unique and compelling series of photographs, videos, artistic representations and personal artifacts shared from cancer patients and their families.

POI-led oesophageal cancer study published in Neoplasia 22May
POI-led oesophageal cancer study published in Neoplasia

New research from Precision Oncology Ireland-funded researchers has highlighted important differences in the effect of saturated and unsaturated fats on different stages of disease progression in oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
MAGIC-I study to revolutionise childhood cancer care in Ireland 23Apr
MAGIC-I study to revolutionise childhood cancer care in Ireland

Five-year project harnesses the power of genetics, genomics and big data to radically improve cancer diagnostics, treatment and patient outcomes

Ministers Lawless and McEntee announce €6.5 million funding for 40 initiatives to inspire STEM public engagement 04Apr
Ministers Lawless and McEntee announce €6.5 million funding for 40 initiatives to inspire STEM public engagement

The Research Ireland Discover Programme focusses on creating meaningful public engagement with STEM, emphasising collaboration with communities. The programme seeks to drive innovation in STEM education and public engagement, contributing to Ireland’s industry, enterprise, and societal progress. This year's awards include funding for SBI's 'Let's Chat Medicine' programme.

Let\'s Chat Medicine 2025 28Feb
Let's Chat Medicine 2025

Call for participant applications now open!

World Cancer Day 2025 04Feb
World Cancer Day 2025

Tuesday marks World Cancer Day, 2025 with the theme of #UnitedbyUnique
SBI Social Committee Fundraiser a Success 07Jan
SBI Social Committee Fundraiser a Success

The SBI Social Committee raised more than €7,000 for the Children’s Health Foundation over the course of November/December 2024.
ABE team students and Taoiseach 16Sep
Amgen Biotech Experience Celebrates Reaching One Million Students Worldwide

The milestone was marked with a special event in a Greystones school last week, which was attended by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Amgen CEO Bob Bradway, as well as ABE Ireland team including Walter Kolch, Helen Roche, Elaine Quinn, Anna Wedderburn and Ananya Ramesh.
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: ABE Awards Grants to Innovative Teachers 11Sep
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: ABE Awards Grants to Innovative Teachers

ABE Ireland is 10 years old! In celebration of this anniversary and its pivotal role in the Amgen Biotech Experience’s (ABE) 1 millionth student milestone, ABE Ireland has announced a series of special grant awards to four exceptional teachers.

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AICRIstart PhD programme provides unique collaboration opportunity 12Aug
AICRIstart PhD programme provides unique collaboration opportunity

Hear from AICRIstart PhD student, Sophie Carlin, as she shares her experience working on acute myeloid leukaemia with two different groups based at UCD and Ulster University.

The value of an SBI research internship: Perspectives from a 4th year UCD Physiology student 26Jun
The value of an SBI research internship: Perspectives from a 4th year UCD Physiology student

Hear from Elaine O'Boyle, a recent SBI intern, as she describes the lessons and experience she gained working in Dr. David Gomez's research lab.

How I found an internship at Systems Biology Ireland 28Apr
How I found an internship at Systems Biology Ireland

In this month's blog, SBI Intern Juan Garcia shares how he found - and funded - his recent internship in the Gomez Group at SBI.

SBI Social Committee Fundraiser a Success 07Jan
SBI Social Committee Fundraiser a Success

The SBI Social Committee raised more than €7,000 for the Children’s Health Foundation over the course of November/December 2024.
white mouse on a black background 06Dec
Let's talk about the mouse in the room.

In this December 2024 blog, Tânia Dias (PhD student in the Bond Group) discusses the stigma around animal experimentation and how her experiences have shaped her view on the controversial topic.
Behind the Scenes at the All-Ireland Haematology Forum 2024 04Nov
Behind the Scenes at the All-Ireland Haematology Forum 2024

The All-Ireland Haematology Forum was set up with the goal of making connections between early career researchers in Northern Ireland and in the Republic. Following last year's conference in Queens University Belfast, SBI researchers took up the challenge to organise AIHF 2024 at UCD.
Work/Life Balance at SBI: Finding a Place to Call Home 13Aug
Work/Life Balance at SBI: Finding a Place to Call Home

Every year, new team members are welcomed in SBI, many of whom are unfamiliar with Dublin or are moving to Ireland from abroad. This blog gives housing tips and advice from SBI researchers and staff.

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