Shirley Potter

MB BCh BAO BSc(Anat) FRCS(Plast) PhD | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Mother | Researcher | Ultra Runner | Cyclist | Skier | Animal lover | Galway girl

[MaterSurgery @Matersurgery]

Now published open access online “A Needle in a Haystack: Assessing the Radiographic Detectability of Microsurgical Suture Needles Using a Human Cadaveric Model” Congrats @shirleypotty et el! https://t.co/10lGgMJkn7

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We are delighted to announce that the Irish Melanoma Forum meeting will take place on Friday 29th May 2025 in UCD O’Reilly Hall.

Abstract Deadline : April 7th, 2026. Please submit abstracts to [email protected]

[MaterSurgery @Matersurgery]

Calling all Irish surgeons……please give 2mins to record your views re Academic Surgery in Ireland for this @shirleypotty survey and see then the results in context at her keynote lecture in the @RCSI_Irl Millin meeting on Friday. Survey here……. https://t.co/8tyE1WSij8

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Another successful CST Microsurgery Simulation Course @RCSI_Irl today. Thanks to @AdamRoche7 and @RCSI_SIM, our own faculty and especially Mr Gio Pafitanis @uclh.

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@jbconneely @Matersurgery It's safe to say, the Mater will not be the same without him. #Legend. Thank you Gerry. What's Martina going to do now?!

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@CluB_Cancer1 @lodrisc1 @TCDPharmacy @tcdTBSI @tcddublin @hea_irl @CancerInstIRE Amazing Lorraine 👏 🤩

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@AislingNiA

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Together with my collaborator, Prof. Aisling Ni Annaidh, we are seeking a clinically based PhD student to contribute to the European Research Council funded project, BreastRecon.

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(https://t.co/lSZjBvgYoc). Deadline for applications is 17th Sept for a Sept 2026 start date.

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@lodrisc1 @BreakthroCancer @TCDPharmacy @tcdTBSI @CancerInstIRE @tcddublin Amazing @lodrisc

[NCCP @hseNCCP]

Minister Murnane O'Connor has launched an online public consultation seeking the views and opinions of the public and industry on a proposed ban on commercial sunbed use in Ireland at https://t.co/uF1lV62i3e

https://t.co/jrt3PcBctU

[NCCP @hseNCCP]

New report published by the Institute of Public Health has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland. The report was developed to support the Department of Health & @hseNCCP National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan (2023-2026) https://t.co/UYwyFPjSbY

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@GalwaySurgery @GalwayCMNHS @uniofgalway @BCResearchIre @PrecisionOncIre @Galway_Research @DwyerLab Congrats Roisin. Perfect person for the job.

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Thank you @cancertrials_ie , delighted to be on board.

[CancerTrialsIreland 🌈 @cancertrials_ie]

We're pleased to welcome Prof Shirley Potter @shirleypotty as the new Surgical Co-Chair of our Melanoma DSSG.

Prof Potter's expertise will support the development of our melanoma cancer clinical trials portfolio. DSSGs are a key strength of our network, led by committed members shaping trials for 🇮🇪 patients.

#CancerNeedsTrials #Melanoma #CancerClinicalTrials #DSSG @hrbireland @IrishCancerSoc

[Shirley Potter @shirleypotty]

Remove VAT from suncream, campaign to government. Suncream is an essential product. Please consider signing ⛱️🇮🇪

https://t.co/zD5g0Ezx3Y

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@ISFcharity Thank you for your support

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Remove VAT from suncream, campaign to government. Suncream is an essential product. Please consider signing ⛱️🇮🇪

https://t.co/zD5g0Ezx3Y

[CCIS The Conference Company @CCISConference]

Final day to register for the Irish Melanoma Forum's 13th Annual Scientific Meeting.

Online registration closes at lunchtime tomorrow.

To register please visit https://t.co/aExZ2gl0kf and enter code IMF25

Please share with your colleagues that are interested in attending.

[Shirley Potter @shirleypotty]

Melanoma enthusiasts- don't forget to register for the Irish Melanoma Forum, May 23rd, O'Reilly Hall, UCD. A great line up in store.