Systems Biology Ire

Personalising oncology through network biology | Based in @UCDdublin and led by Prof. Walter Kolch, SBI designs new therapeutic approaches to #cancer.

[Hiroaki Imoto @hiroaki_imoto]

Our latest work on structure-based MAPK pathway modeling is now available online @Nature_NPJ Systems Biology and Applications: https://t.co/KR9hh9IRLB.
Many thanks to @sysbioire, @UCDMedicine, @UCD_Research, and @cellsystems_ipr.

[Yvonne O’Meara @yvonneo_meara]

Precision Oncology Ireland need you!
Do you want to help shape the future in cancer research and treatments?
Do you want to upskill, be part of a dynamic Public and Patient Group that will be embedded in all aspects of the programme?
Email register your interest here 👇🧬

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Patients are at the very heart of POI. The Engaged Research platform is currently looking for patients and members of the public to work alongside POI researchers, embedding their lived experience into the next 5 years of research.

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

We need your voice! 📢

POI is recruiting patients & the public to help shape the next generation of cancer care

✅ No scientific background needed—just your lived experience
✅ Impact research on a national level
✅Reimbursement provided for your time

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

This year's annual meeting for the Irish Immunology Society will be held on UCD campus, 20th - 21st August. We're excited to have the oppurtunity to highlight SBI's growing expertise in the field of immuno-oncology, as well as hear from leading international immunology experts.

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞: Senior Laboratory Attendant (3 year+)

📍 SBI, UCD
💰 ~€40k 

Hiring soon for a Senior Laboratory Attendant to support wet-lab operations and research programmes, including POI.

Informal enquiries ➡️[email protected]
Further details available soon

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Congratulations again to the whole POI consortium as they host the first stakeholder meeting of their second research phase. SBI is proud to act as the coordinating institution of POI, helping at each stage to develop and realise it's potential.

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

Today marks the 1st consortium meeting of Phase 2 of POI. Throughout the day, we'll hear programme updates, outline objectives for the coming period & discuss progress in establishing research work packages, at each step gathering vital feedback & guidance from our stakeholders

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Best of luck to the POI team as they embark on Phase 2 with their first consortium meeting. SBI is proud to coordinate this pioneering consortium and to support a partnership that continues to grow in strength and impact.

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

Final preparations are underway as we get ready to host the 1st consortium meeting for POI's second phase next week. This marks an important milestone as we bring together key stakeholders from across the consortium to begin shaping the next 5 years of innovation & collaboration

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

Delighted to see our engaged research platform start to take shape. Working with diverse groups across the country is an essential component of POI's vision and we remain commited to this goal as we begin this second stage of the programme.

[Carmel Doyle @CarmelDoyle1]

Fair play to ⁦@padraig_h⁩ what a great advocate for knowing the symptoms of oesophageal cancer and being proactive about y/our health #LollipopDay2026 ⁦@OesophagealCF⁩ https://t.co/BJcIxm2t1N

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

The POI programme, which we are honoured to coordinate, demonstrates the power of collaborative, multi-stakeholder research partnerships. This story highlights how vital these relationships are in driving real-world impact. #WorldCancerDay

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

A wonderful story to share today on #WorldCancerDay. Gerry’s story underscores the importance of early detection and the research power of patient registries and biobanks. We’re proud to continue partnering with @OesophagealCF to strengthen patient-focused research through POI-2

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Great to see the ABE programme doing what it does best - bringing a unique biotechnology engagement and training platform to the public, at the @StripeYSTE exhibition

[Amgen Biotech Experience Ireland @abe_ireland]

Delighted to be involved in @StripeYSTE 2026! 🎉

Proud to support hands-on STEM learning and inspire the next generation of innovators, with the support of Systems Biology Ireland @ucddublin 🔬✨

#StripeYSTE #StripeYSTE2026 #STEM #science #technology

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the POI team. Successful candidates will not only develop and direct a leading cancer research consortium, but also act as key members of the wider SBI operations team. Be sure to check the attached link for details on the roles.

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

POI is hiring!

Three openings are now available as part of the POI-2 consortium, in positions of senior leadership, communications & research administration. Further details of each role are included in the link below, along with details on how to apply.

https://t.co/8UDCpQOr0W

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

In this month's edition of the SBI Research Spotlight series, we look at the recent launch of the @Researchirel-supported ARC Hub for Therapeutics. SBI is proud to lead on two innovative projects within the Hubs overall portfolio. Read more at https://t.co/xSBWo3tkEa

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

New POI blog post!

Snizhana Vasyliuk is a research assistant in Prof. Gallagher's team, supported through @Researchirel Displaced Researcher grant. Read about Snizhana’s path from Ukraine to joining cancer research in Ireland.

https://t.co/zH16jihG9R

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

Congratulations to AICRI on the launch of this landmark report, which offers a comprehensive overview of the growing strength and impact of cancer research across Ireland.

Delighted to contribute our experience as a case study.

Key recommendation: collaboration is essential!

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

19 PhD positions are now available in TCD & RCSI, as part of POI-2's PhD scholarship programme. An incredible oppurtunity for young researchers to join the largest cancer research consortium ever funded in Ireland and take the exciting first steps of their career.

[Precision Oncology Ireland @PrecisionOncIre]

We are pleased to announce the launch of the POI-2 PhD Scholarship programme. Thanks to support from Research Ireland, TCD & RCSI, this programme will fund 19 PhD scholarships in precision oncology.

Applications for Cohort 1 are now open, with a deadline of Mon 5th Jan 2026.

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Our newest blog piece comes from postdoctoral researcher Hiroaki Imoto @hiroaki_imoto , where he discusses his journey to Ireland during the COVID pandemic & his current research in modelling drug resistance mechanisms in pancreatic cancer

https://t.co/3qA9AzEQCO

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Congratulations Dr. Zain on passing his viva yesterday 🥳Zain is a member of Research Ireland's @GenomicsCRT and was supervised by Vadim Zhernovkov & Walter Kolch here in SBI. His project analysed PD-1 signalling in T cells with the hope of improving cancer immunotherapy

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

UCD continues to lead in data-driven health research, with SBI’s expertise in computational biology, systems-modelling and data-enabled discovery making key contributions to this vision. Proud to see our Director, Walter Kolch highlighting Ireland’s huge potential in this space

[UCD College of Health & Agricultural Science @UCD_CHAS]

#UCD_Ai Cracking cancer with code🧬

UCD's experts in #PrecisionMedicine & #CancerResearch say Ireland should be harnessing the power of #data & #computing to revolutionise cancer treatment & evolve the #LifeSciences sector

Read the op ed in #UCD_Ai
https://t.co/3uXYA9UolY

[Systems Biology Ire @sysbioire]

Our regular SBI Research Spotlight series continues, with the October edition recapping the highly successful International Society of Systems Biology conference recently organised in Dublin by SBI

https://t.co/BamLzr29Ie