Partnership Objective

To strengthen Ireland’s molecular diagnostics capacity through collaboration on next-generation sequencing (NGS) for virus typing and epidemiological tracing.

Trinity Added Value

  • Expertise in molecular diagnostics and clinical research through TTMI.
  • Access to researchers and facilities supporting diagnostics innovation.

Partnership Activities and Approach

  • Development of NGS capabilities at Eurofins for virus tracking.
  • Launch of shared diagnostics lab at TTMI (St James’s).
  • Joint planning for future national and EU funding bids.

Impact

Established new diagnostics infrastructure and strengthened Ireland’s expertise in molecular diagnostics, fostering long-term research collaboration.