25-09-2013, 03:00 PM
Breast Cancer Research
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Symptomatic Breast Clinic 2009 Annual Report
2003-2009: number of patients attending the unit increased from 3475 to 9671
Breast cancer diagnoses increased from 110 to 529 per annum
2005-2009: 61-68% of women have been treated with breast conservation surgery
61% of women were given a a post-mastectomy immediate breast reconstruction
Gene & Cell Therapy:
Adult Stem Cells
Stem cells have the potential to develop into many different cell types in the body
Do they develop into cancer cells?
Can they be used to target cancer cells?
Can cells “home” to bone, lungs?
Breast Cancer Management Research
How has the clinical management of breast cancer changed?
Minimally invasive diagnostic techniques, screening
Breast Conserving Surgery
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Oncoplastics & Reconstruction
Molecular Biology Research
Clinical and Preclinical Trials
Irish Cooperative Research Group (ICORG)
Trial opened in May 2011
Investigating the effect of neoadjuvant therapy on microRNA expression in breast cancer
Preclinical Translational Trials in Animal Models
We are translating what we have found in the lab to an in vivo model.
The animal facility is based in REMEDI, NUI Galway.
Strict ethical guidelines regulate this field of research
Future Developments
Breast Cancer care will continue to improve with individualisation of therapy
High volume unit improves patient outcomes
Enhanced specialist expertise of next generation by combining science and medicine for patient benefit
Local and National Research Collaborators
Quality International Research Output from West of Ireland