bioMérieux and St James’s Hospital in Ireland announce the world-first Centre of Reference partnership, providing innovative data & IT solutions to help combat antimicrobial resistance and aid in management of sepsis.
On November 14th, 2024, bioMérieux officially launched its first Data & IT Centre of Reference partnership with St James's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. This landmark collaboration has been celebrated with an event held at the Davis Coakley Lecture Theatre, St James's Hospital. Among the speakers, Katelyn Walsh, sepsis survivor and nurse at the hospital, and Prof. Brieda Boyle, testified about the importance of rapid diagnostic testing in the management of sepsis and the fight against AMR. Following which, the St James’s and bioMérieux project team participated in a panel discussion about the key role of IT solutions in microbiology.
The Centre of Reference partnership embodies a shared commitment to innovation in microbiology diagnostics and patient care. By leveraging cutting-edge data and IT services, the initiative aims to streamline processes, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and ultimately improve patient outcomes by supporting the sepsis management pathway and antimicrobial stewardship programmes. The event will not only celebrate this partnership but also serve as a platform for local healthcare professionals to exchange insights on overcoming laboratory challenges to improve patient care.
St James's Hospital will act as the inaugural reference site, whose aim is to demonstrate the benefits of integrating advanced data management and IT services into the microbiology laboratory. The partnership is expected to generate valuable real-world medical and economic data, establishing best practices that can be adopted globally to advance the field of diagnostics.
bioMérieux is committed to a proactive, partnership-driven approach, focusing on high-value solutions and services that address patient’s needs. True to its historical public health mission, bioMérieux is committed to curb antimicrobial resistance and decrease the prevalence of sepsis though delivery of innovative diagnostic solutions. This Data & IT Centre of Reference initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving innovation and improving patient care.
Driving innovation and improving patient care
Dr Niamh Leonard, Clinical Director, Laboratory Medicine, St James’s Hospital said “We are excited to be chosen as the reference centre for this global partnership. This selection reflects the dedication and expertise of our microbiology team, whose commitment to excellence continues to drive innovation and improve patient care here at St James’s Hospital. We look forward to collaborating with bioMérieux over the next two years as we continue on our shared journey of improving microbiology diagnostics.”
Jennifer Zinn, bioMérieux Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations added “On behalf of bioMérieux, we are thrilled to launch this first-of-its-kind Center of Reference (COR) global partnership with St. James’s Hospital! We are confident that this collaborative endeavour, designed to elevate clinical diagnostics and enhance real-time patient management, will deliver tangible evidence-based results showing how advanced Data & IT solutions can be a true game changer for clinicians and the patients they serve. Together, our teams will work to identify scalable best practices for leveraging Data & IT across the continuum of healthcare and in support of future COR sites.”
ABOUT ST JAMES’ HOSPITAL
St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest academic teaching hospital, serving as a major tertiary referral centre and national centre for cancer care, organ transplantation, and vascular surgery. With a rich history spanning over two centuries, St James's Hospital is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, conducting ground-breaking research, and providing comprehensive education and training to healthcare professionals. Guided by a mission to improve health and well-being, St James's Hospital remains at the forefront of medical innovation, ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate care for all. www.stjames.ie ent care.
