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I am an academic clinical oncologist with a passion for the treatment of patients with Prostate cancer. I am driven by a desire to improve outcomes from all aspects of this disease and to develop new treatments in particular in the fields of External Beam Radiation Therapy, and Bone-seeking radionuclide therapy (also known as Molecular Radiotherapy).
I believe that by leading a clinical trial programme in prostate cancer that I can fulfill these ambitions. In my time in Belfast I have lead the development of a team of dediciated researchers who are all committed to excellence in patient care. Through over 30 clinical trials in the past 17 years I believe that I have helped a significant number of patients and their families cope with this often devastating illness.
In collaboration with 2 other QUB academic oncologists, Professor Suneil Jain and Dr. Aidan Cole, and supported by our NHS colleague Dr. Darren Mitchell we run an academic prostate cancer service embedded in the NHS at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast. This service oversees the treatment and follow-up of thousands of Northern Ireland men diagnosed with prostate cancer with a clinical trial focus. We are supported by an amzing team of research radiographers, physicists, and nurses. In 2016 we were awarded the accoloade of Movember Centre of Excellence for Prostate Cancer Research through our FASTMAN programme of researc hin copllaboration with the University of Manchseter.
In 2014 I was honoured to appointed as Clinical Director of Oncology at the Belfast Trust, a role I proudly served for 3 years. I have also been a Trustee of the Friends of teh Cancer Centre, a local charity helping cancer patienst and their families.
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As well as academic leadership, I believe clinical academics have a major contribution to make to the health service. During the past 14 years I have been appointed to a number of key leadership positions within the NHS Trust in Belfast. These roles have allowed me to advocate for the research and quality agenda and I have maintained a focus on excellence iin patient care.
I was clinical lead for radiotherapy from 2008 to 2014 during which time I led the introduction of a number of new treatment techniques and modalities including Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided radiotherapy using gold fiducial markers (IGRT), bone-seeking radionuclide therapy, and radiotherapy imaging protocols. I have encouraged the other members of the multi-professional team to think in innovative and progressive ways and this has resulted in a change in culture which is gradually evolving in Belfast.
From 2014-2017, I was Clinical Director of Oncology at Belfast Trust. Through this role I endevoured to increse the profile of clincal research in the cancer service.
Research Statement
I lead the radiation oncology and prostate cancer clinical research groups at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast, and am currently principal investigator on more than 10 clinical trials. I trained in radiation oncology at St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin and subsequently completed a research fellowship at the Academic Urology Unit of The Royal Marsden Hospital. My research interests include bone-seeking radionuclide therapy, image guided radiotherapy, Irradiation of the retina for Macular Degeneration and translational research in radiation and prostate cancer and have published widely in these areas. I collaborate closely with scientists at the CCRCB in particular Prof Kevin Prise and clinical colleagues, in particular Professor Suneil Jain, as well as international colleagues.
I am one of the 4 co-Directors of the Movember Centre of Excellence in Prostate cancer programme grant. The programme is a collaboration with the Christie Hospital Manchester. Known as FASTMAN, the programme is focussed on enhancing the role of radiation in prostate cancer.
Teaching
My main teaching focus is with the 4th year medicine oncology module.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R2459CNR: Clinical Research Fellowship in Radiotherapy
O'Sullivan, J., Cole, A., McCloskey, K. & Prise, K.
05/03/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R2519CNR: Friends of the Caner Centre - Clinical Research Fellow - 3 Year
01/08/2009 → …
Project: Research
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R2580PMY: Characteristics of the damage generated by the presence of gold nanoparticles in irridated cells <PHARM/BIOME/MATHS>
Robson, T., Currell, F., O'Sullivan, J. & Prise, K.
01/08/2007 → …
Project: Research
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10-Year efficacy and co-morbidity outcomes of a phase III randomised trial of conventional vs. hypofractionated high dose intensity modulated radiotherapy for prostate cancer (CHHiP; CRUK/06/016)
Syndikus, I., Griffin, C., Philipps, L., Tree, A., Khoo, V., Birtle, A. J., Choudhury, A., Ferguson, C., O'Sullivan, J. M., Panades, M., Rimmer, Y. L., Scrase, C. D., Staffurth, J., Cruickshank, C., Hassan, S., Pugh, J., Dearnaley, D. P. & Hall, E., 20 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Clinical Oncology. 41, 6_suppl, p. 304-304 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Abiraterone acetate plus prednisolone with or without enzalutamide for patients with metastatic prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy: final results from two randomised phase 3 trials of the STAMPEDE platform protocol
STAMPEDE investigators, Attard, G., Murphy, L., Clarke, N. W., Sachdeva, A., Jones, C., Hoyle, A., Cross, W., Jones, R. J., Parker, C. C., Gillessen, S., Cook, A., Brawley, C., Gilson, C., Rush, H., Abdel-Aty, H., Amos, C. L., Murphy, C., Chowdhury, S., Malik, Z., & 31 others , 01 May 2023, In: Lancet Oncology. 24, 5, p. 443-456 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised feasibility trial of stereotactic prostate radiotherapy with or without elective nodal irradiation in high-risk localised prostate cancer (SPORT Trial)
Houlihan, O. A., Redmond, K., Fairmichael, C., Lyons, C. A., McGarry, C. K., Mitchell, D., Cole, A., O'Connor, J., McMahon, S., Irvine, D., Hyland, W., Hanna, M., Prise, K. M., Hounsell, A. R., O'Sullivan, J. M. & Jain, S., 08 Mar 2023, (Early online date) In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer. Part I: Intermediate-/High-risk and Locally Advanced Disease, Biochemical Relapse, and Side Effects of Hormonal Treatment: Report of the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference 2022
Gillessen, S., Bossi, A., Davis, I. D., de Bono, J., Fizazi, K., James, N. D., Mottet, N., Shore, N., Small, E., Smith, M., Sweeney, C., Tombal, B., Antonarakis, E. S., Aparicio, A. M., Armstrong, A. J., Attard, G., Beer, T. M., Beltran, H., Bjartell, A., Blanchard, P., & 98 others , Mar 2023, In: European Urology. 83, 3, p. 267-293Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management of patients with advanced prostate cancer-metastatic and/or castration-resistant prostate cancer: report of the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference (APCCC) 2022
Gillessen, S., Bossi, A., Davis, I. D., de Bono, J., Fizazi, K., James, N. D., Mottet, N., Shore, N., Small, E., Smith, M., Sweeney, C. J., Tombal, B., Antonarakis, E. S., Aparicio, A. M., Armstrong, A. J., Attard, G., Beer, T. M., Beltran, H., Bjartell, A., Blanchard, P., & 98 others , May 2023, In: European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990). 185, p. 178-215 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Irish Annual Update Meeting in Radiation Oncology - Best presentation - Dr Phil Turner
Turner, Philip (Recipient), Jain, Suneil (Recipient) & O'Sullivan, Joseph (Recipient), 18 Apr 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Runners Up - Vice Chancellors award for research culture 2018
Jain, Suneil (Recipient), Cole, Aidan (Recipient) & O'Sullivan, Joe (Recipient), 10 Dec 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Balmoral Show - Public Engagement
Philip Dunne (Host), Donna Small (Recipient), Stephanie Craig (Recipient), Simon McDade (Recipient), Sudhir Malla (Recipient), Raheleh Amirkhah (Recipient), Yaser Atlasi (Recipient), Joe O'Sullivan (Recipient) & James Boncan (Recipient)
2022 → …Activity: Other activity types › Other
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David Montgomery
Aidan Cole (Host), Joe O'Sullivan (Host) & Suneil Jain (Host)
22 Jan 2020 → 23 Jan 2020Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting of external, non-academic visitor
Press/Media
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Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence
Suneil Jain, Aidan Cole & Joe O'Sullivan
21/10/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Tumour growth models shed light on radionuclide therapy
Kevin Prise, Francisco Liberal, Joseph O'Sullivan, Stephen McMahon & Hugo Moreira
06/03/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research