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Steroids reduce inflammation in chronic mycobacterial lung infections without limiting antimicrobial defence

Researchers from Trinity and St. James’s Hospital have shown that dexamethasone, a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory steroid, can reduce harmful inflammation triggered by Mycobacterium avium without weakening the ability of human immune cells to control the infection.

11 Aug 2026

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Trinity-led report: sustainability in healthcare offers huge opportunity

Sustainability in healthcare should not be viewed as a cost, but as an opportunity, according to a new report launched today by Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI).

21 Jul 2026

Health|Innovation|Sustainability

Brain’s immune cells put the brakes on out-of-control circuits in mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain – play a critical role in maintaining the stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease.

15 Jul 2026

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Prof. Michael Dolan, brain immunology expert, elected a FENS-Kavli Scholar

Prof. Dolan, from Trinity’s School of Genetics and Microbiology, has been announced as one of 15 new FENS-Kavli Scholars. He has been selected as an early career, independent neuroscience investigator based in Europe, who has already demonstrated scientific excellence, originality, and leadership.

6 Jul 2026

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Trinity study reveals how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered new evidence that the communities of bacteria living in the uterus may play an important role in determining whether pregnancy is successful following assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF.

6 Jul 2026

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€2.4 million project will gather new public health data to support better policy

Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity are key partners in this PEACEPLUS-funded project.

25 Jun 2026

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Trinity discovery shows how deadly coronaviruses block the immune system

The new research has highlighted promising new drug targets and has the potential to help us better prepare for the next global pandemic.

18 Jun 2026

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“Brain health, equity, and our shared planet” -- Global Brain Health Institute celebrates a decade of leadership, research and impact

Global leaders, researchers and innovators gathered at Trinity this week to explore how new thinking and emerging research are reshaping our understanding of brain health.

12 Jun 2026

Environment|Health|Research|Society

Trinity to host Rinn Quantum and Rinn Advanced Therapies

Trinity will host two of the seven newly announced, Research Ireland-funded Rinn Centres – Rinn Quantum and Rinn Advanced Therapies – while acting as one of five coordinating institutions in a third (Rinn Artificial Intelligence).

10 Jun 2026

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Trinity team to repurpose injectable influenza vaccine into nasally delivered option

Researchers from Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology will lead a project to repurpose an injectable influenza vaccine into one administered nasally.

4 Jun 2026

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