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Welcome to the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine is Ireland’s leading medical school and ranks as one of the world’s top medical schools (QS World Ranking by Subject 2025 – 83rd for Medicine). The School of Medicine is the leading research school in Trinity, home to over 800 highly diverse researchers and spanning 21 medical and scientific disciplines. The School of Medicine is a multidisciplinary school comprising Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Human Health and Disease, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Over 90% of the academic staff are highly active in research. Fifty per cent of senior principal investigators are clinical academics combining their clinical commitments with their academic activities.
Head of School welcome message
Prof. Colin Doherty gives a brief overview of what it means to study at the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin.
Current News
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Precision ALS: Harnessing AI to provide new insights into motor neuron disease
We spoke to Precision ALS Director, Professor Orla Hardiman, about the exciting new Pan-European Programme for ALS
24 Mar 2022
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World Kidney Day: Trinity researchers investigate rare autoimmune disease, AAV
Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cells in our body and play an important role in defence against infections and other threats.
10 Mar 2022
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Meet Our PhD Researcher
PhD candidate Lauren Swan is researching physical function in community-dwelling older adults
04 Mar 2022
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The FASDcare study sheds light on a hidden disability: A focus on the impact of the 2020 Irish Research Council New Foundations Awards
This week we caught up with Dr Tobin to talk about the impact of her research, and how the coveted IRC award has shaped her work.
25 Feb 2022
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Brain tumour related epilepsy: merging basic science with clinical practice
About 380 people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours each year in Ireland, a devastating diagnosis for patients and their families.
14 Feb 2022
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Lung cancer: Trinity scientists are hopeful of new treatments
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in Ireland, affecting both men and women. More than 2,700 new cases are diagnosed annually, equivalent to more than seven new patients in Ireland each day.
04 Feb 2022
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Irish Research Council ‘New Foundations’ funding will allow international collaboration on rare disorder, Rett Syndrome
Dr Daniela Tropea was among 9 Trinity researchers who won a coveted ‘New Foundations’ award from the Irish Research Council (IRC)
24 Jan 2022
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Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2026
The Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2026 highlights the breadth and ambition of health research across the School of Medicine, featuring over 200 active PhD and MD research projects.
16 Sep 2026
Education
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Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024
A celebration of research excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration between scientists and clinicians across the School of Medicine is reflected in the 2024 edition of TCD Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024.
14 Sep 2026
Education
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Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2023
The Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2023 features a comprehensive record of research excellence spanning the entire discovery pipeline—from basic laboratory science to preclinical and clinical research.
11 Sep 2026
Education
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