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The event featured distinguished keynote speakers, including Professor Ruth Wilcox from the University of Leeds, UK, and Professor Diego Mantovani from Université Laval, Quebec, Canada. Their expertise and insights illuminated various facets of biomedical engineering, from the development of novel medical devices to the evaluation of orthopaedic implants and surgical procedures.
A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland Silver Medal to Professor Laoise McNamara from the University of Galway. Professor McNamara’s seminal contributions to the field of bioengineering were celebrated as she delivered the esteemed Samuel Haughton Honorary Lecture, reflecting on her illustrious academic journey and the transformative impact of bioengineering research.
(Laoise McNamara (left) being presented with her award by Tríona Lally (right))
Congratulations
Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering’s presence was particularly noteworthy, with several scholars having the opportunity to share their work. Many of whom earned accolades for their outstanding contributions:
- Stéphane Petrousek, under the guidance of Professor David Hoey, clinched the prestigious and highly competitive Engineers Ireland Biomedical Research Medal for their innovative research on modulating the immune response for bone repair, titled: Targeting Mechanosignalling To Modulate the Immune Response for Bone Repair. This award recognises outstanding contributions to biomedical engineering research in Ireland, with Stéphane receiving a commemorative EI Biomedical Research medal and €1,500 honorarium generously sponsored by DePuy Synthes.
(L to R) Patrick McCormick, Stéphane Petrousek (Engineers Ireland Biomedical Research Medal awardee), Prof. John Mulvihill, Prof. David Hoey)
- Researcher Morgan Cobban, also supervised by Professor David Hoey won the Best Oral Presentation award within the Mechanobiology category for their exceptional presentation titled: GPR161 as a Novel Osteocyte Mechanosensor and Therapeutic target in Bone.
Morgan Cobban (Best Oral Presentation Winner)
- Additionally, Researcher Jessica Bagnall, supervised by Professor Tríona Lally won an award, in the Early researcher category for their outstanding paper titled: Deep Learning for Magnetic Resonance Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping of Carotid Plaques.
(L to R) Professor Tríona Lally, Jessica Bagnall (Early Researcher Award Winner)
Speaking of Trinity’s scholars’ participation in the conference Professor David Hoey commented:
“Bioengineering in Ireland always showcases the outstanding research and innovation ongoing across the island of Ireland, which is contributing so importantly to our medical device industry. Central to this is the development of talented researchers, and I was delighted to see the broad representation of PhD and Postdoctoral researchers from the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, three of which took home awards for their excellent research.”
We at Trinity School of Engineering are extremely proud of all our participants in the conference, with their performances further underscoring Trinity’s commitment to excellence in bioengineering research.
The conference concluded on a celebratory note with a Gala Dinner, where attendees gathered to network, share insights, and forge new collaborations. Against the backdrop of the picturesque Grand Ballroom, participants reflected on the rich tapestry of ideas exchanged and the promising avenues of research unveiled during the event.
As Trinity College Dublin continues to spearhead innovation in biomedical engineering, its scholars stand poised to shape the future of healthcare through transformative research and collaborative endeavours. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and a spirit of innovation, the School of Engineering remains at the forefront of bioengineering advancements, poised to tackle the most pressing challenges facing society today.