The TCD-MED Research Seed Awards Programme supports new and innovative research. One of the programme’s primary aims is to provide early to mid-career researchers with an opportunity to develop their own research ideas as an independent investigator on a pilot grant. This opportunity, in turn, enhances awardees’ potential to compete for large-scale external awards from sources such as the European Commission, Wellcome Trust, Science Foundation Ireland, the Irish Research Council and Health Research Board, among others.

Title of Carlos' Research Project: Harnessing the new Health Regions for improved health system performance and population health outcomes: Evidence to inform the policy process.

Speaking about his award, Carlos said: “This TCD-MED Research Seed Award allows me to build a research programme aimed at driving significant improvements in health outcomes and equitable provision of services through the new Health Regions.”

More information on the other awardees available here.

Photo of Dr Carlos Bruen and Dr Sara BurkePhoto of recipients of TCD-MED research seed and travel awards