Archives: Speakers

Vincent Foley

Presentation Title: Procurement In the Laboratory Speaker Bio: Vincent Foley started his career in Laboratory Science, working in both public & private hospital labs since 1975 in Ireland, qualifying as a medical scientist in 1981 at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Vincent was head scientist in Microbiology/Immunology at the Mater Private Hospital until 1996 and successfully… Read more »

Dr Kevin McCarroll BA. MD. MRCPI.

Presentation Title: Hyperparathyroidism – An Up To Date Review Abstract:  Hyperparathyroidism is a common condition that causes bone loss at cortical sites such as the hip and forearm and results in increased fracture risk. Secondary hyperparathyroidism usually results from low vitamin D status and /or inadequate calcium intake. It affects about 30% of vitamin D… Read more »

Caroline Murray

Presentation Title: The Development of a Satellite Laboratory to support the Outpatient Service in TUH SIMMS Building Abstract: The new Clinical Chemistry satellite laboratory, located in the SIMMS building, presents a novel approach to management of patients in the Endocrinology OPD of Tallaght hospital. The integrated service will reduce the number of visits required by… Read more »

Eoin Begley

Presentation Title: The Development of a Satellite Laboratory to support the Outpatient Service in TUH SIMMS Building Abstract: The new Clinical Chemistry satellite laboratory, located in the SIMMS building, presents a novel approach to management of patients in the Endocrinology OPD of Tallaght hospital. The integrated service will reduce the number of visits required by… Read more »

Dr Mandy Wootton

Presentation Title: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and EUCAST guidance in a modern microbiology laboratory. Abstract:  Providing accurate and precise antimicrobial susceptibility results for clinical bacterial isolates can be challenging. There is no one-size-fits-all testing solution; and combined multiple tests are required to give a comprehensive service. Other challenges include proliferation of antimicrobial resistance, including novel resistance… Read more »

Dr Eliana Mattos Lacerda

Presentation Title: Research on immunological biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Abstract:  Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex disease whose pathophysiology, involves dysfunctional activities on the immune, neurologic, neuro-endocrine, autonomic, and circulatory systems. Although some potential biomarkers have been proposed for diagnosis and prognosis, the diagnostic of ME/CFS is still based on the… Read more »

Dr Keith Gomez

Presentation Title: The laboratory investigation of suspected platelet function disorders Abstract:  Dr Gomez will discuss the new British Society of Haematology guideline on the Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Heritable Platelet Disorders in Adults and Children. This guideline replaces the previous one published in 2011 on laboratory diagnosis of heritable disorders of platelet function. The… Read more »