In the final episode of Season 3, Jonathan explores the current diagnostic landscape in Ireland with Leonard Marshall, head of healthcare development at Roche Diagnostics, and Dr. Fiona Kiernan, a former clinician turned economist with CareConnect. We hear about the diagnosis journey of patients, what it’s like for them to seek healthcare from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Is an electronic health record, data collection and sharing the key to improving the patient pathway to personalised healthcare?An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001516 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Jonathan talks to David McGarry, Access Partner: Value-Based Healthcare Roche Product Ireland, and Professor Frank Sullivan, Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology at the Galway Clinic and Chief Medical Officer of WHYZE Health. ​In this episode David and Frank discuss w​​hat ​​Value-Based Healthcare actually mean​s​? How will it benefit the patients, and the clinician? Tune in to find out.  An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001520 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Jane Farrar of Fighting Blindness and Trinity College, Dublin's School of Genetics and Microbiology, and Professor David Keegan, ​a consultant at The Mater Hospital, Dublin, and a specialist in Ophthalmology​​.​ speak to Jonathan about the fascinating world of patient registries and ​the Target5000 registry in Ireland ​​Click here to enter text.​, and the role ​it​​ plays​ in making personalised healthcare a reality for patients. Jonathan learns that we have 3 billion letters of code in 40 trillion cells and its mistakes in those letters of code that cause lots of genetic conditions. Could data and registries help us move the dial forward in ophthalmology?    An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number:  M-IE-00001516 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan speaks to Avril Daly, CEO of Retina International and President of EURORDIS Rare Diseases Europe, and Finbarr Roche, CEO of Fighting Blindness. You’ll hear them talk about Irish and European ​healthcare policies​ and how they are assisting and empowering patients living with various eye disorders. Both highlight the importance of ensuring the right infrastructures are in place in order to be able to deliver personalised care from the moment of diagnosis all the way through the life cycle of that condition. Can ophthalmology follow the learnings from oncology?  An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001507 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jonathan chats to Dr Jerome Coffey, Chair of the Board of the National Cancer Registry, and Prof. Ray McDermott, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. Jerome explains the importance of organised cancer care and Ray shines a light on the advancements of cancer trials in Ireland. Advanced diagnostics, data and clinical trials are all outlined as essential to improving cancer care in Ireland – but how do we get there?   An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001492 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick start Season 3, Jonathan is joined by Professor of Cancer Biology at UCD, Liam Gallagher and Professor of Digital Health at ​Queen's​​.​ University Belfast, Mark Lawler. Liam and Mark are co-leads of AICRI, the All-Island Cancer Research Institute, building an overarching framework for cancer research on the island of Ireland. ​​This episode explores how AICRI is working to gain a better understanding of cancer, develop more personalised treatment options, ease suffering and save lives. An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001468 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this, the last, episode in the series Jonathan catches up with Deirdre Poretti who is part of the Healthcare Innovation team at Roche in Ireland. In her current role Deirdre works with local, global, and across-country teams to design, shape and implement healthcare solutions that make personalised healthcare a reality for patients in Ireland. In the episode Deirdre and Jonathan discuss the barriers to achieving Personalised Healthcare in Ireland as well as talking about how to build better trust in science and medicine.Expert Article by Deirdre Poretti: The power of partnerships in delivering personalised healthcare: An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001031 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan speaks to Health Research Charities Ireland CEO, Dr Avril Kennan. You’ll hear them talk about the role of the Charities sector in attracting clinical trials to Ireland, the benefits these can bring to patient outcomes and the overall benefits to the economy, plus, they look at the contribution rare disease registries can make. Dr. Keenan speaks to me about the value of data collection and data sharing.Expert Article: A patient-centred approach is crucial to successful health data collection, furthering clinical research and developing innovative solutions to real peoples’ needsAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001030 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jonathan catches up with Liam Doran, Former General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Liam explains how eHealth infrastructure and personalised healthcare should be at the heart of the necessary changes for implementing Sláintecare. We hear Liam discuss a possible future without private health insurance, revisiting GP and consultant contracts, and where the political pressure for change is coming from - or not as the case may be.How Sláintecare is the appropriate framework for achieving personalised healthcare in Ireland - An expert article by Liam Doran. Read Here An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001029 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this the first episode of season two Jonathan speaks to Tony O’Brien, former Director of the HSE. Tony shares his take on the big picture issues at play in the Irish Healthcare system. We discuss the current mismatch between capacity of the health service versus the needs of the population, and the significant benefits of rolling out a Unique Health Identifier. You’ll hear Tony reference the evaluation process around drug reimbursement.Expert Article: Can we fix the gaping chasm between health policy and implementation?https://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/can-we-fix-the-gaping-chasm-between-health-policy-and-implementa.html  An initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00001027 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of Season 1 of ‘Pathways to Personalised Healthcare’ we speak to Dr. Bryan Hennessy, an expert on Clinical Trials. We look at the various stages involved in clinical trials and the potential personal benefits for participants as individuals, and for society generally. In the episode, you’ll hear Dr. Hennessy discuss the changing attitudes towards clinical trials in Ireland evidenced in recent studies.Expert Article: The changing attitudes towards clinical trials in Irelandhttps://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/the-changing-attitudes-towards-clinical-trails-in-ireland.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000988 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth episode Professor Stephen Finn Associate Professor, Consultant Pathologist and Principal Investigator at Trinity College Dublin and at St. James’s Hospital discusses how genomic targeted therapy is helping to fight cancer and we discuss why it’s so instrumental in the move towards personalised healthcare.Expert Article: Genomics sequencing and testing are transforming the future of cancer care – we can now treat people with cancer in a more personalised wayhttps://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/genomics-sequencing-and-testing-are-transforming-the-future-of-c.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000971 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our fourth episode we continue our journey into Personalised Healthcare as we catch up with Dr. Jennifer Westrup, the Director of Oncology and a consultant medical oncologist at Beacon Hospital as we discuss the impact Digitisation is having on patient outcomes and management systems in the health service. Jennifer explains the importance of moving to National Unique Identifiers, the efficiencies that can bring, and she outlines why this is so important for the progress of personalised healthcare, including improving access to clinical trials and treating genetic syndromes.Expert Article: Personalised healthcare is the future, and the benefits are enormous to patients and societyhttps://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/personalised-healthcare-is-the-future--and-the-benefits-are-enor.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000969 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode we speak with Dr. Derick Mitchell , the Chief Executive of the Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science and Industry (IPPOSI) and we discuss how common rare diseases actually are, how beneficial a patient-centred approach to healthcare really is, and we also talk about the IPPOSI Citizens' Jury on access to health information. In the episode, Derick explains the importance of valuing our health data and utilising it fully for the betterment of healthcare.Importance of valuing our precious health data, and utilising it fully for the betterment of healthcare:https://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/importance-of-valuing-our-precious-health-data--and-utilising-it.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000968 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second episode we’re talking to Dr. Nina Byrnes, who shares her insights on Telemedicine and Telehealth. You’ll hear Nina discuss the impact remote consultations and remote monitoring are having on patient care, and how the move towards more personalised healthcare can lead to innovation in treatments for disease, including improvements in hospital outpatient care, and reducing harmful side effects.Expert Article: Digital health, incorporating telemedicine, is now front and centre of how we deliver carehttps://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/digital-health--incorporating-telemedicine--is-now-front-and-cen.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000970 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of the Pathways To Personalised Healthcare we hear from former Health Minister Mary Harney, who understandably has incredible insights into the politics around healthcare. In this episode, you’ll hear Mary speak about how data exchange between EU states can be a driver for positive change, how the lessons learned from Covid 19 can be a catalyst for reform, and how winning the battle between politics and evidence can lead to better health outcomes and better value for taxpayers’ money when it comes to personalised healthcare.Expert Article: Exploiting the Potential of Personalised Medicine for Patientshttps://www.roche.ie/en/about/personalised-healthcare/pathways-to-personalised-healthcare/exploiting-the-potential-of-personalised-medicine-for-patients.htmlAn initiative by Roche Products (Ireland) LimitedThis podcast and website represent the views and opinions of third party contributors and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Roche Products Ireland Limited (RPIL)The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content is here for informational purposes only and each individual is unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Job Number: M-IE-00000983 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.