10 November 2026
Still Open for Abstract Posters
Please deliver your poster on a TUH template to The Meath Foundation Office, The Atrium, Tallaght University Hospital by Tuesday 3rd November at 4pm
Programme
| 8.30 am | Registration |
| 9.00 am | Welcome Ger Prendergast CEO The Meath Foundation |
| 9.05 am | Chairperson Address Sibéal Carolan |
| 9.15 am | Keynote Speaker: Professor Patricia Maguire AI in Health, Biochemistry and Interdisciplinary Research |
| 9.35 am | Q&A |
| 9.45 am | Session 1 : Scientific Programme Chaired by Professor Sean Kennelly |
| Presentation No. 1 Professor Dominick McCabe Analysis of CYP2C19 genotypes and relationship with on-treatment platelet reactivity on clopidogrel in a TIA/ischaemic stroke patient population in Ireland | |
| Presentation No.2 Dr. Adam Dyer Translating Inflammatory Biomarkers to Predict Disease Progression in Alzheimer’s Disease (TIDE-AD) | |
| Presentation No. 3 Dr. Aoife Garrahy Routine radiological imaging in patients with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD) and all-cause hyponatraemia reveals a high rate of pathology; results from an initial retrospective review. | |
| Lightning Abstract Presentation No.1 Yee Zhe Tan Challenges around tissue testing for BRCA mutations in routine clinical practice for prostate cancer. | |
| Lightning Abstract Presentation No.2 Doireann Deay RANP-Led Deep Vein Thrombosis Assessment and Integrated Treatment Pathway in the Emergency Department. | |
| Q&A | |
| 11.00 am | COFFEE BREAK & Moderated Posters Sir. Robert Graves Room |
| 11.30 am | Session 2: Scientific Program Chaired by Professor Catherine Wall |
| Presentation No. 4 Prof. Mark Little Translational vasculitis research and the Meath Foundation: from discoveryscience to clinical innovation. | |
| Presentation No.5 Dr. Shane O’Brien Non-invasive anti-inflammatory neuromodulation using splenic ultrasound in sarcoidosis. | |
| Lightning Abstract Presentation No. 3 Garrett McDermott Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation (CR) for people living with dementia: a novel service-delivery model in a regional specialist memory clinic. | |
| Lightning Abstract Presentation No. 4 Cliona Barrett A combined exercise and lifestyle education programme for patients with chronic kidney disease attending Tallaght University Hospital. | |
| Q&A | |
| 12.45 pm | The Meath Foundation Award Presentations |
| Presented by Sibéal Carolan Chairperson, The Meath Foundation •Elizabeth O’Dwyer Medal & Bursary for General Nursing Excellence •Professor Brian Keogh Medal & Bursary for best Nephrology project •Mary O’Connor Medal & Bursary for Nursing Excellence in Emergency Care •Mairéad Shields Medal & Bursaryfor bestQuality Improvement Project •The Meath Foundation Research Grant Dr. John Barragry Award | |
| Presented by Professor Catherine Wall • Best Research Project Oral Presentation • Best Abstract Oral Presentation • Best Abstract Poster in Original Research • Best Abstract Poster in Quality Improvement • Best Abstract Poster in Nephrology | |
| 1.15 pm | LUNCH & Poster Review Sir Robert Graves Room |