A probe that lights up when detecting cancer could help surgeons more accurately remove tumours during surgery, say researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It also has the potential to detect cancer in lymph nodes during surgery. Led by college professor of chemistry Donal O’Shea, the research team has identified the potential […]
In Ireland, there are approximately 8,000 individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Yesterday (1 July) Dr Una Fitzgerald, principal investigator of the Multiple Sclerosis Research Lab and director of the Galway Neuroscience Centre at NUI Galway, announced that a project she’s leading has secured €3.9m in EU funding. The funding is part of the EU’s Horizon […]
by Ralph Riegel for Indepenent.ie TÁNAISTE Simon Coveney opened a €40m new radiation oncology unit in Cork University Hospital (CUH) which will now offer Ireland’s most comprehensive range of cancer treatment programmes. Critically, the new unit will now aim to boost the number of Irish patients taking part in clinical trials for breakthrough new cancer […]
Facilities to accelerate the development of next generation biomaterials and advanced manufacturing technologies Bio-microsystems development The first of its kind globally, the integrated, advanced manufacturing testbed will accelerate the translation of lab-based research concepts towards pilot production. The facility will manufacture printed electronics and printed biomaterials, which complements the university’s existing expertise and investment in biomaterials […]
Two RCSI researchers have been granted emerging investigator awards by the Health Research Board (HRB). The awards, which total a combined €1.4 million, will fund research that will look at breast cancer risk factors and clinical guidelines. The grants were awarded to Dr Barbara Clyne, Postdoctoral Researcher and Honorary Lecturer in the Department of General Practice […]
Professor of Surgery at Trinity College, Professor Kevin Conlon has been elected to Honorary Fellowship of the American Surgical Association. This is the highest recognition that the American Surgical Association can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country. At present, there are ninety-five Honorary Fellows from throughout the world. Professor Conlon is Professor […]
By Fintan Walsh for the Limerick Leader KELLY Hadfield is now reaching for the stars following her graduation at University of Limerick, thanks to the sage advice of her uncle, the world-famous Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. She and 166 fellow students have made their giant leap this week at the summer conferring ceremony at […]
A new study has found a pattern of molecules that appear in the blood before a seizure happens. This discovery may lead to the development of an early warning system, which would enable people with epilepsy to know when they are at risk of having a seizure. Researchers at FutureNeuro, the SFI Research Centre for […]
By David Kelly Featured Image Credit: Nexu Science Communication Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered how Hepatitis C virus (HCV) “ghosts” our immune system and remains undiagnosed in many people. The highly infectious and sometimes deadly Hepatitis C is transmitted via infected blood or blood products. Replicating well in the liver, it is the leading cause of liver […]
A new research study aims to deepen the understanding of Parkinson’s so that better treatments can be developed in the future. The project, which will be coordinated by RCSI, has been awarded €7m by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) with pharmaceutical industry and patient advocacy partners. The PD-MitoQUANT project aims to increase understanding of […]
Higher Education (THE) University Impact rankings. Over 500 institutions, from 75 countries, across six continents, submitted data to be analysed on their success in contributing towards the delivery of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to develop the world in a sustainable manner. UCC was ranked 21st in the world, placing it as Ireland’s leading university that […]
abies given formula milk instead of being breastfed are more likely to become obese, according to new research. A new Europe-wide study led by the World Health Organisation looking at 22 countries and more than 100,000 six to nine-year-olds found that even nursing babies for some of the time helped protect them from obesity. The breastfeeding study, […]
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