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Receptors that take their Toll on MS: A new avenue for the therapeutic use of cannabinoids
An important clinical research project, co-led by Dr Padraic Fleming and Dr Bridget Johnston in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin has recently won an award.
Important new research award to help develop medical workforce supply and demand projections
An important clinical research project, co-led by Dr Padraic Fleming and Dr Bridget Johnston in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin has recently won an award.
Important new Parkinson’s disease clinical research award from Michael J Fox Foundation
An important clinical research project, co-led by Dr Alison Keogh in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, has recently won an award.
The Royal City of Dublin Hospital Trust backs four School of Medicine Academics to conduct important health research
Four important clinical research projects led by academic clinicians in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin now have the support of the Royal City of Dublin Hospital Trust.
Giving Gynaecological Oncology A Voice campaign a winner of 2023 PR award
The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology’s (INGO) 2022 campaign, entitled Giving Gynaecological Oncology A Voice,was one of the winners in the 2023 Awards for Excellence in Public Relations.
Prestigious Science Foundation Ireland backs three School of Medicine Academics to conduct ground breaking health research
Three important clinical research projects led by academic clinicians in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin have emerged as winners in the recently announced Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Frontiers for the Future programme. The awards will enable the generation of new knowledge with the long term impact of solving major health problems faced by our society, while also providing a continuum of support to retain our top research talent.
Important new clinical research awards to address health challenges
Four important clinical research projects led by academic clinicians in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin have emerged as winners in the recently announced Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Awards (DIFA) 2023 results.
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Dr Sarah Doyle appointed new Director of Research at School of Medicine
Sarah Doyle has been appointed Director for Research at the School of Medicine, Trinity College. Sarah is Associate Professor in Immunology, Department of Clinical Medicine at the School, and Head of the Immunobiology Research Group.
Multi-million investment will foster outstanding cancer care in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society partners with the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute to fund new programmes integrating scientific discovery with patient care to pioneer novel ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer - in particular to address the rise in the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers among patients under fifty years of age.
School of Medicine researchers receive Dean’s Award for Innovation in Teaching 2022-23
Launched in 2015, the Dean’s Award for Innovation in Teaching in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Trinity’s child health research excellence captured in new report
The report which outlines the extensive and life-changing range of child health research taking place across multiple disciplines in Trinity College is being launched as part of an exploration event looking towards Trinity’s Vision for Child Health 2040.
TCD-MED Research Seed Awards 2023 recognise six new exciting research ideas
The TCD-MED Research Seed Awards Programme supports new and innovative research with the aim of enhancing School of Medicine researchers’ ability to compete for large-scale, external awards. Six new awards have just been announced.
FDA
Translation of School of Medicine research leads to FDA approval of Rett syndrome treatment.
World TB Day
The Health Innovation Hub (Trinity College Dublin) and St James’s Hospital have released the findings of a new TB smartphone study to coincide with World TB Day. Results show significant HSE cost reduction, increased patient satisfaction and nursing time cut from up to 60 minutes to 1 minute.
A novel app to improve management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Welcome news for those who are affected by ADHD.
Bringing healthcare professionals and families together in the care of children with neurodisability
Professor Denise McDonald, Clinical Associate Professor of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Child Development and Neurodisability, Children’s Health Ireland at Tallaght and Enable Ireland is the recipient of one of four Irish Research Council New Foundations 2022 awards for the school.
Exploring perspectives on new disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s
Professor Iracema Leroi, Associate Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Global Brain Health Institute is one of four new Irish Research Council New Foundations 2022 awardees for the School of Medicine.
Research to address the social and emotional health needs of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer and AYA survivors of cancer
Dr Margaret Lawler, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Discipline of Occupational Therapy is one of four recipients of the recently announced New Foundations 2022 awards for the School of Medicine.
The value of unpaid care in Ireland, and how economic consequence varies by social, economic and health condition
Professor Dominic Trépel, Director of Trépel Lab, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and School of Medicine is the recipient of one of four Irish Research Council New Foundations 2022 awards for the school.
Orla Hardiman wins eminent HRB Impact Award 2023 for her outstanding achievements
Professor Hardiman received the award for her exceptional contribution to research that has informed policy and practice in a way that positively impacts both the care and well-being of patients and their families.
School of Medicine researchers lead new network of ‘the best minds in Ireland’ studying oesophageal cancer
Researchers from the School of Medicine are leading the first all-Ireland Cancer Research Network (AllCaN) which has just launched, to coincide with World Cancer Day 2023.
Project to mobilise the immune system to fight blindness receives prestigious ERC funding
Researchers will examine a particular - but understudied - type of immune cell in the retina which has major potential to heal diseased blood vessels in the eye.
Working towards the replacement of animal testing for lung cancer
An exciting new project is underway at the School of Medicine to explore the use of non-animal research to find novel and more effective ways to monitor treatment response in people affected by lung cancer.