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FutureNeuro Centre

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FutureNeuro is the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science, based in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our vision is to change the patient journey for people affected by brain conditions.

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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 11h
Last month, FutureNeuro delivered a Research #Commercialisation Pre-Accelerator Programme with Furthr, giving our researchers and clinicians the opportunity to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take promising discoveries beyond the lab and towards real-world impact. @researchireland.ie
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔬 Welcome to FutureNeuro, Eve Conheady! After joining our 2025 summer internship programme, Eve is now returning as a PhD candidate to investigate sleep disturbances in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), funded through the @researchireland.ie Government of Ireland Postgraduate Programme.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📣 Exciting Research Assistant opportunity with the BAMBI study, investigating blood biomarkers that could improve the assessment of mild TBI. Based in the Mater ED, the role supports participant recruitment, data collection & study delivery. ⌛ Apply by Oct 6: www.irishjobs.ie/job/research...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new publication involving FutureNeuro PI Prof Kathleen Bennett at @rcsi.bsky.social explores patient and public perceptions of AI in clinical decision-making for neurological healthcare in Ireland. Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/ai-in-neurol... @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Prof David Henshall is leading CONTACTS, exploring how molecular traces on electrodes used during epilepsy surgery could reveal gene activity in the brain. Watch David explain the research and its potential to open new avenues for understanding, diagnosing and treating epilepsy 👇
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Following two years of Community Connect events, we’ve launched the #MyMovingBrain Network with Active Disability Ireland, bringing lived experience, & community organisations together to co-create resources supporting #PhysicalActivity for people living with #BrainConditions💙 @researchireland.ie
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎉 Four FutureNeuro researchers have secured over €1.4 million in combined funding through the HRB Investigator-Led Projects scheme, each leading a four-year project tackling real-world challenges in brain health. 🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/four-futuren...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What a fantastic weekend at the @epilepsyireland.bsky.social National Conference! 💜 We heard from FutureNeuro researchers Prof Norman Delanty on the future of #Epilepsy care and Dr Cristina Ruedell Reschke on sleep & circadian rhythms. #CommunityEngagement
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you to Research Ireland for highlighting the impact of FutureNeuro research, including our work with UNEEG Medical on continuous brain monitoring for epilepsy, and our use of advanced genetic testing to bring precision medicine into routine care 👏
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🤝 On Friday, researchers and PPI contributors came together for our FutureNeuro #EngagedResearch Event, sharing projects and exploring how meaningful collaboration can be embedded throughout the research journey. @researchireland.ie
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🎉 Three FutureNeuro researchers have secured HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme awards from the Health Research Board and Epilepsy Ireland to advance epilepsy research. 🔗https://futureneurocentre.ie/three-futureneuro-researchers-awarded-funding-through-hrci-hrb-joint-funding-scheme/
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
✨Delighted our #BrainExplorers workshop was part of the #EuropeanResearchersNight event at @rcsi.bsky.social last week! From making neurons to exploring brainwaves, it was a great opportunity for our researchers to engage with the public and showcase research happening across FutureNeuro.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📅 One month to go until the Irish Epilepsy League (IEL) / ILAE Epilepsy Expert Day in Dublin. Great to see strong FutureNeuro representation at this year's event, including Prof Tobias Engel on the speaker line-up. Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/iel-confer... @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social
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IEL conference - Epilepsy Expert Day
Join us in person at the IEL conference - Epilepsy Expert Day for the latest in epilepsy care and research!
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🔎 We’ve been working with our #PPI panels to make FutureNeuro research and publications easier to find and explore. Their feedback has helped shape our new Research Summaries page. 👉 futureneurocentre.ie/patient-invo... @researchireland.ie
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Our Research Summaries - FutureNeuro
Explore clear and accessible summaries of our latest brain research, helping everyone understand what our findings mean for the wider community.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What would you change if you could shape brain research from the start? 💡 Join FutureNeuro’s #EngagedResearch Event on 18 Sept at Research Ireland. Hear early-career researchers pitch their work, then share your questions, ideas and experiences. 🔗 Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VVzJdTmeWF
A flyer for the engaged research event, detailing what to expect from research pitches to open conversation and discussion. There is a QR code to register at the bottom.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🎉 We’re celebrating 7 years of our Summer Internship Programme! This year, 9 students joined FutureNeuro teams, gaining hands-on research experience across epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, digital mental health, genetics and more, while exploring potential paths to FutureNeuro-funded PhDs.
Group photo of nine people standing on a curved staircase inside a modern building with wood-paneled walls and black architectural features. Two people stand at the front, with the rest arranged on the steps behind them. The staircase has light-colored handrails and warm indoor lighting. A FutureNeuro logo appears in the bottom-right corner of the image.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New RCSI research suggests epilepsy may affect the brain’s regulation of temperature, which may be an overlooked factor. In The Conversation, Professor David Henshall and colleagues explore the brain’s internal “thermostat” and why these findings matter. ➡️ theconversation.com/the-brain-ha...
Two healthcare professionals in white coats look at an MRI scan of a patient's brain. One of the women is pointing out something on the scan to the other.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🔬 Today, we’re sharing the final story in our three-part #ResearchExplained series. We explore how biomarkers could help researchers understand #ALS, track its progression and improve diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/research-exp... @researchireland.ie
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Research Explained: From Discovery to Patient Impact - FutureNeuro
Every breakthrough in neuroscience starts with a question, but understanding what they really mean, and why they matter to patients and families, isn’t always straightforward.  In this new FutureNeuro...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New research published in @epilepsiajournal.bsky.social explores how epilepsy may affect brain temperature and temperature regulation 🌡️ FutureNeuro Director Prof David Henshall & colleagues discuss the findings in a new article for @uk.theconversation.com. 🔗 theconversation.com/the-brain-ha...
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The brain has its own thermostat – study shows epilepsy may interfere with it
New research suggests epilepsy may alter the brain systems that regulate temperature, raising questions about how patients respond to heat.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 24/08/2026
New research suggests epilepsy may alter the brain systems that regulate temperature, raising questions about how patients respond to heat.
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The brain has its own thermostat – study shows epilepsy may interfere with it
New research suggests epilepsy may alter the brain systems that regulate temperature, raising questions about how patients respond to heat.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🧠💤 FutureNeuro investigators at @maynoothuniversity.ie are co-leading DataGenChrono, a new €3.6m European doctoral training network exploring the links between disrupted #Sleep and #MentalHealth. 🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/futureneuro-... @researchireland.ie
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FutureNeuro Researchers Co-Lead €3.6 Million EU Initiative to Uncover Links Between Sleep and Mental Health - FutureNeuro
FutureNeuro investigators are co-leading a new European doctoral training network that will investigate why disrupted sleep is so closely linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar diso...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Over the past two weekends, we’ve had the best time welcoming families to @rcsi.bsky.social for Your Incredible Brain with @marklangtry.bsky.social! A fun, interactive show co-created with FutureNeuro PPI contributors, researchers & the Humanarium team to inspire curiosity about the brain 💙
Group photo of eight people at an RCSI Humanarium event, gathered indoors in front of a colorful backdrop. Several participants hold plush models representing neuroscience and biology themes, including a large neuron, two brain models, and a chromosome. Visible text in the background includes “Humanarium RCSI” and part of a sign for an auditorium and charitable institution.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🧠🌡️ New collaborative research involving FutureNeuro, recently published in @epilepsiajournal.bsky.social, explores the relationship between epilepsy and the brain’s ability to regulate temperature. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/epi.... #Epilepsy #NewResearch @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social
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Temperature homeostasis disruption and hypothalamic alterations in experimental drug‐resistant epilepsy
Objective Elevated body temperature may increase seizure risk, yet the relationship between thermoregulation and seizures, as well as the underlying mechanisms, remains poorly understood. We investi...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 20/08/2026
Join us in the RIA on Wed, 30 Sept at 6:00pm for the opening event of the RIA Discourse Series 2026/27! A lecture by Prof Liselotte Højgaard, @erc.europa.eu, with a response from Linda Hogan MRIA, Secretary to the RIA and Professor at @tcddublin.bsky.social www.eventbrite.ie/e/discourse-...
Announcement for the Discourse Series event on Diversity in Research, held on 30 September at 6 pm at the Royal Irish Academy, featuring two speakers.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⭐ FutureNeuro is taking part in the #EuropeanResearchersNight associated event at @rcsi.bsky.social on 11 September. Come meet our researchers and discover how they’re bringing brain science to life! 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/european-r... @researchireland.ie
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European Researchers' Night Associated Event @ RCSI SIM
Join us at RCSI SIM for a night celebrating European researchers with interactive activities and engaging discussions!
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Today, we’re sharing the second story in our three-part #ResearchExplained series. We explore how donated human brain tissue is helping researchers understand #MS at a cellular level, from the legacy of pioneering research to new directions for FutureNeuro. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/research-exp...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What happens when your brain is presented with an optical illusion? And how do our neurons communicate? Families explored these questions & more at our first #YourIncredibleBrain workshop, inspired by #MyMovingBrain. Book now for the next workshop on Aug 22: www.eventbrite.ie/e/family-sci...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today, we’re launching our new three-part #ResearchExplained series. In the first story, we explore precision medicine, what it could mean for #ALS, and FutureNeuro’s role in #PrecisionALS, a European research programme. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/research-exp... @researchireland.ie
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Research Explained: From Discovery to Patient Impact - FutureNeuro
Every breakthrough in neuroscience starts with a question, but understanding what they really mean, and why they matter to patients and families, isn’t always straightforward.  In this new FutureNeuro...
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Denise Fitzgerald @deefitzgerald.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Job alert (please share): Research Assistant in Regenerative Neuroimmunology lab in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Our Multiple Sclerosis research team in Dublin is growing! We're hiring a Research Assistant to work with our new team in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Young people living with seizures, their siblings & friends, are invited to share stories, reflections, advice or everyday moments for a new book exploring the realities of life with seizures. 🔗 Closes 31 Aug: docs.google.com/forms/d/1PF6... @epilepsyireland.bsky.social @fndireland.bsky.social
Promotional poster for a youth epilepsy storytelling project. Logos for Seizures and Me!, FutureNeuro, and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences appear at the top. Large text reads: “Open Call – Have your story told.” The poster invites young people living with seizures, along with siblings and friends, to share their experiences. It explains that stories, advice, and coping strategies will be collected into a book to reflect the realities of living with seizures and help others feel less alone. A QR code links to a survey, with text saying: “Scan the QR code to take the survey!” The deadline is 31 August 2026. The website futureneurocentre.ie appears at the bottom. The design features colourful abstract shapes in blue, pink, yellow, and red on a light grey background.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🧠 Discover what makes your brain incredible! This August, families can explore memory, movement and brain health with Your Incredible Brain, an interactive science show inspired by FutureNeuro’s #MyMovingBrain programme. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/from-my-movi... @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Celebrating 30 years of #MSCA, supporting researchers through collaboration, mobility and innovation. We're proud to be part of this legacy through #NeuroAdapt, our #COFUND programme training 11 postdoctoral researchers in translational neuroscience. @researchireland.ie @ec.europa.eu
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
💡 Sleep difficulties affect up to 80% of children with autism. The #FamilySleeps study, led by FutureNeuro PI Prof Lorna Lopez at @maynoothuniversity.ie, is partnering with families to better understand why & to shape more inclusive research. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/why-can-slee...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
👏 Congratulations to FutureNeuro Deputy Director Prof Cavalleri on his appointment as Co-Lead of the Predisposition & Screening Research Network Community within @genomicsengland.bsky.social. A well-deserved recognition of his leadership in #Genomics. 🔗 www.genomicsengland.co.uk/about-us/gov...
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Governance
Our governance teams work to enable and advance genomic research, while protecting participant privacy, to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What role does microglia play in Alzheimer's disease? New research involving FutureNeuro Investigator Prof Mark Cunningham at @tcddublin.bsky.social, published in Brain, sheds new light on how microglia help maintain healthy brain network activity. 🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
💡 A key message from last week's Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation event: Ireland has cutting-edge research and a highly skilled workforce. Now we need the infrastructure and capacity to translate this strength into better neurological health outcomes. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/futureneuro-...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
FutureNeuro was proud to contribute to an Associated Event of Ireland's EU Presidency, helping shape discussions on the future of neurological health in Europe. Research and innovation must be embedded in healthcare to improve outcomes for patients. #WorldBrainDay #Ireland2026EU @braincouncil.eu
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you to the NAI for bringing together this important event during Ireland's EU Presidency. We're proud to be a partner and look forward to joining colleagues from research, healthcare, policy & patient advocacy to help shape the conversation on neurological health across Europe. #WorldBrainDay
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🧠 Could a cancer drug help protect the brain after stroke? New research, involving FutureNeuro NeuroInsight Fellow Dr Gergő Porkoláb, suggests it might be. 👉 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/publications... @researchireland.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Research has the greatest potential to improve lives when informed by patient experience. Through our Researcher Clinic Visit Programme at Beaumont Hospital's Epilepsy Clinic, FutureNeuro researchers gain firsthand insight into epilepsy care, strengthening patient-centred research. #WhyWeDoResearch
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Epilepsy Ireland @epilepsyireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Looking forward to working with colleagues on @futureneuro.bsky.social as part of the EPISLEEP study! Find out more below! 👇 www.epilepsy.ie/content/new-...
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New study to explore role of sleep technology in epilepsy management
We are looking forward to working with colleagues in FutureNeuro on the EPI-SLEEP study, which will evaluate the use of sleep technology in adults with epilepsy.
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 Calling all early-career researchers! Join the Interdisciplinary Health Research Networking Event on 28 Aug to connect with NeuroInsight, NeuroAdapt, FutureNeuro and Insight researchers, share your work, and explore new collaborations. Register by July 18: docs.google.com/forms/d/19V9...
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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our new Ireland Initiative is making researchers based in Ireland aware of the Prize - it's open to outstanding early-career biomedical researchers in the UK and Ireland. lister-institute.org.uk/news/backing... #ListerPrize2027 applications are now open. Who in Ireland could you tell today?
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
💡One year on, this interview with FutureNeuro Director Prof David Henshall continues to highlight important developments in #Epilepsy research, from the potential of microRNA therapies to the growing impact of climate change on #BrainHealth. 🔗 epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research...
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MicroRNAs, climate change and the future of epilepsy research | Epilepsy Research Institute
David Henshall is Professor of Molecular Physiology and Neuroscience at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Director of the FutureNeuro Research Centre and an advisor to the Institute’s A...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
⭐ We're delighted that FutureNeuro Investigator Dr Cristina Reschke will be speaking at the @epilepsyireland.bsky.social National Conference 2026 on 19 September. We'll also be there with our engagement stand, sharing outcomes from #MyMovingBrain. 🔗 Find out more: www.epilepsy.ie/content/epil...
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Epilepsy Ireland National Conference 2026
This year our national conference will take place in Cork - with the Cork International Hotel hosting the annual event on Saturday, September 19th! Our conference is a fantastic opportunity to hear fr...
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fkne-scholars.bsky.social @fkne-scholars.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Welcome to the 15 newly selected #FENSKavliScholars! Representing 12 European countries, they join a network of 30 Scholars across 21 countries and 25 nationalities. 🧠✨With thanks to @fens.org, @kavlifoundation.org, @alleninstitute.org and our partners for supporting FKNE. h1.nu/1t8Lw
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
👏 Congratulations to FutureNeuro Investigator Dr Michael-John Dolan on being selected as a 2026 @fkne-scholars.bsky.social. This prestigious programme recognises outstanding early-career neuroscientists across Europe: futureneurocentre.ie/futureneuro-... @researchireland.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🤝 We’re delighted to bring everyone together today at @rcsi.bsky.social for the official kick-off of the FutureNeuro–Ozlo collaboration, which will evaluate personalised in-ear sleep technology and its impact on sleep disturbance and circadian health in adults with #Epilepsy. #DigitalHealth
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
💡FutureNeuro is delighted to be co-funding this PhD studentship with the Rinn AI Centre, bringing together AI, genomics and epilepsy research to help improve epilepsy risk prediction in Ireland. Applications close on July 3: www.rcsi.com/dublin/resea... @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social
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HSE Technology and Transformation @hsetandt.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join us for the next #DataForCare Webinar on 30 June (3:30–4:30pm). Hear from Dr Ronan Glynn, Assoc Prof Catherine Quinlan, and Rory Davidson (SNOMED) on AI in healthcare, digital innovation, clinical leadership, and the future of care delivery. Register: DataAndInformationStandards@hse.ie
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