RCSI / Beaumont Hospital has opened Ireland’s first dedicated patient stem cell research facility at the Education and Research Centre at Beaumont Hospital. The new facility marks a significant milestone in patient-centred biomedical research in Ireland. It will enable advanced stem cell research and personalised drug testing, with initial applications focusing on lung disease and extending to other conditions over time.

A unique facility in Ireland, the RCSI Patient Stem Cell Discovery Core is fully integrated within both Beaumont Hospital’s clinical services and RCSI’s research ecosystem. Patient samples can be brought directly from the hospital to the research lab just a short walk away, enabling clinically informed and comprehensive testing of personalised treatments.

The vision of this facility is that the proximity of the hospital will mean that the impact of discoveries can be felt more quickly, with insights generated in the lab directly informing patient care back in the hospital. This closed loop of research and treatment is particularly valuable in diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, where precise and tailored interventions are essential. For more information please see HERE 

Pictured (l-r): Professor Killian Hurley, Associate Professor of Medicine at RCSI and Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Beaumont Hospital; David Crosby, a double lung transplant recipient and advocate for the new facility; Anne Coyle, CEO of Beaumont Hospital; and Dr Seamus Browne, Head of Strategic Research Initiatives and Industry Partnerships.