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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

FutureNeuro is delighted to be involved in #BNA2027, organising a session on emerging genomic programmes and BBB function in neurodegeneration and psychiatric disease. Registration is now open, find out more below 👇

FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The All-Island PPI Ignite Network Festival launched at @rcsi.bsky.social last week! We were delighted to join patients, public contributors and researchers, alongside some of our fantastic #PPI contributors. @ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social @researchireland.ie #EngagedResearch

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European Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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New recommendations on returning secondary genomic findings to research participants, including polygenic risk scores and pharmacogenomics. The focus is also on equity, community engagement and the practicalities of returning results at scale 🧬. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎉 Our researchers have now contributed to over 500 papers published in scientific journals on PubMed. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible. Explore the papers at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov?term=FutureN... @researchireland.ie #ResearchImpact

FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How might the body’s internal clock be linked to sleep and seizures in adults with Dravet syndrome? FutureNeuro Investigator, Dr Reschke, is exploring this through DS-COMBINE, funded by @epilepsyireland.bsky.social & the HRB through the @hrci.bsky.social-HRB Joint Funding Scheme. Find out more 👇

FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Can we identify the brain areas responsible for seizures more precisely before surgery? FutureNeuro Investigator, Prof Mark Cunningham, is exploring this through MAP-IT, funded by @epilepsyireland.bsky.social and the HRB through the @hrci.bsky.social-HRB Joint Funding Scheme. Find out more 👇

European Academy of Neurology @ean.org · 01/10/2026

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Applications are OPEN for the 4th class of our Advocacy Training! ➡️ Communicate scientific evidence with impact ➡️ Engage stakeholders ➡️ Collaborate meaningfully with patient communities ➡️ Join an international network of brain health advocates Details, eligibility & application: buff.ly/7RCRE7H

FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

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 👇

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...

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

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

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!

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.

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

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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.

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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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...

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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.

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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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...

Denise Fitzgerald @deefitzgerald.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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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.

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.

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

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

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