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Behind the research

The Sentinel Skin Flap study brings together leading clinicians and researchers to explore a novel way of detecting transplant rejection earlier and less invasively. This lab photo (2025–26) offers a glimpse into the team driving this important work forward.

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Sentinel Study Ireland

Pioneering surgical transplant care innovation

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Our partner organisations

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Supporting Patients and Donor Families through research

Patients

Learn how this study could potentially improve transplant monitoring and offer patients greater peace of mind during recovery.

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Donor Families

See how your loved one's gift could contribute to new advances in transplant care and make a lasting impact on others.

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Research

Find out what this study aims to learn and how it may help patients and healthcare workers detect early transplant rejection and protect against organ damage.

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About the study

This study is testing a small skin patch that can show early signs if a transplanted organ is being rejected by the immune system.

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16th November 2025

SENTINEL team presents at the International Transplant Science Meeting in San Diego

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15th November 2025

SENTINEL team delivers oral presentation at the APRAS Meeting, RSM Marylebone

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14th November 2025

SENTINEL team presents patient acceptability study at the Millin Meeting

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16th June 2025

Lessons learned in sentinel skin flap vascularised composite allotransplantation through patient and public involvement. 

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Doctor and Patient

12th June 2025

Biomaterials-based Immunomodulatory Strategies in Vascularised Composite Allotransplantation.

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Latest news and events

We would love to hear from you.

Whether you're a transplant recipient, donor family member, researcher, clinician or potential collaborator, we’d love to hear from you. If you have questions about the study or want to stay informed about our progress, please use the form to get in touch.

Recent and Upcoming Events

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  • 2025 RCSI Millin Meeting | Omar Quidwai talk
    2025 RCSI Millin Meeting | Omar Quidwai talk
    Fri 14 Nov
    Dublin 2
    14 Nov 2025, 07:15 – 18:15
    Dublin 2, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
    At the upcoming Millin Meeting, Omar Quidwai will present “Sentinel Skin Flap in Liver and Pancreas Transplantation: Patient Acceptability of a Novel Immune Surveillance Biomarker,” sharing insights into patient perspectives on this innovative approach to post-transplant monitoring.
  • ODTI Annual meeting talk
    ODTI Annual meeting talk
    Fri 07 Nov
    Dublin 8
    07 Nov 2025, 09:00 – 17:00
    Dublin 8, Saint James, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland
    Roisin Dolan spoke at the Organ Donation & Transplant Ireland National Convention 2025, themed “Shaping the Future of Organ Donation in Ireland.
  • Autumn 2025 — Liver Ireland Support Network Event
    Autumn 2025 — Liver Ireland Support Network Event
    Sat 25 Oct
    Dublin 8
    25 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 23:00
    Dublin 8, 10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08 P38N, Ireland
    Roisin Dolan was invited to speak at the recent Liver Ireland Support Network’s Autumn Educational Event at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The event brought together experts and members of the liver community to share insights on liver health, transplant care, and patient experiences.
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