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Welcome to the Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC), an interdisciplinary initiative to integrate and promote research in Trinity College Dublin in all aspects of childhood and children’s biological, psychological, cognitive and
socio-emotional development and
well-being
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NCCP FrameworkMinister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, launched the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) Framework for the Care and Support of Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer in Ireland on 19th May 2022.
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Child Health Research Excellence ReportTrinitys child health research excellence has been captured in a new report launched on Thursday 4th May. The report which outlines the extensive and life-changing range of child health research taking place across multiple disciplines in Trinity College was launched as part of an exploration event to look towards Trinitys Vision for Child Health 2040.
News and Events
Child Health Research Festival in Trinity College Dublin
You are invited to the upcoming Child Health Research Festival 2024, taking place in Trinity College Dublins historic Front Square from 3-7pm on 25 September 2024. Find out how Trinitys researchers are improving healthcare for children and adolescents. Get hands on with an exciting evening of interactive exhibits, activities and displays which showcase the latest research into child health. Booking not required. Suitable for all the family
Fully funded PhD available to seek improved outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Funded PhD available, closing date for applications May 30th, 2024. The study will examine function and participation, life experience and priorities for children with cerebral palsy, and the relationship with health, multiorgan function and inflammatory processes. A medical degree required to apply. Send CV and cover letter to Eleanor.Molloy@tcd.ie or mcdonadg@tcd.ie
Irelands National Consultation With Young People
More than 100 children aged 3-5 contributed to Irelands National Consultation With Young People in 2016 to inform the development of a whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families. TRiCC Director Professor Imelda Coyne was the consultation’s lead author. Read more about this important research from Ireland that focuses on young children’s health and wellbeing, their learning and development, and the services which benefit them
Tell Me About Public Lecture Series 2024
TRiCC Director, Prof Imelda Coyne will deliver the third lecture in the School of Nursing and Midwiferys Tell Me About Public Lecture Series on Thursday 25 April, 1.15pm-2pm. The lecture will be held via Zoom and will focus on promoting a child-centred care approach in healthcare. Attendance is free - but registration is essential.
TRiCC 2023-2024 Seminar Series
Trinity Research in Childhood Centre invites you to join our 2023/24 seminar series. The next seminar will be held via Zoom Friday 24th November at 1pm. Presented by Dr Aoife Lynam, Assistant Professor, School of Education, the seminar will focus on grieving children: the role of educators. Attendance is free - but registration is essential.
TRiCC 2023-2024 Seminar Series
Trinity Research in Childhood Centre invites you to join our 2023/24 seminar series. The first seminar will be held via Zoom Thursday 28th September at 1pm. Presented by Prof Eleanor Molloy, the seminar will focus on persistent inflammation in newborns extending to childhood and beyond. Attendance is free - but registration is essential.
Prof Eleanor Molloy Awarded SFI Research Grant
Congratulations to Prof Eleanor Molloy who was awarded a research grant through the SFI Frontiers for the Future programme on 30th May. Prof Molloys research aims to tackle the significant impacts of intestinal infection in premature babies by developing new tests to help predict their responses to treatment. This project, thePLATYPus project: Preterm infant immunomoduLAtion to Treat sepsis and brain injurY Prevention, is fully funded by the Children’s Health Foundation
Child Health Research Excellence Report launch presentations now available
Trinitys child health excellence has been captured in a new report launched on Thursday 4th May in TBSI. All of the presentations from the launch are now available online for anyone who missed the event
Children’s Literature Summer School 2023 - online, June 6th-10th
Now in its sixth year, the annual children’s literature summer school, led by lecturers and researchers in the School of English, gives you the chance to deepen your knowledge and enhance your appreciation of children’s literature. Digital lectures and presentations as well as reading materials and resources will be available throughout the five days allowing participants to work at their own pace. Each of the sessions will come with a dedicated discussion forum. Course tutors will be taking part too and there will be some live sessions that all learners can join. Registration: €30/€20
New publication by Prof. Imelda Coyne and co-authors
Congratulations to Prof. Imelda Coyne and co-authors on the publication of their article in PEC Innovation journal, Co-designing a website with and for youth, so they can better manage their health which has just been published. The work is a collaboration with Prof Betsy Sleath and her team from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. This research project was inspired by their website codesigned with youth to prepare them for transition to adult services.
Child Health Research Excellence Report 2023
Trinitys child health excellence has been captured in a new report launched on Thursday 4th May in TBSI. The report which outlines the extensive and life-changing range of child health research taking place across multiple disciplines in Trinity College was launched as part of an exploration event to look towards Trinitys Vision for Child Health 2040.