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The UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences was established in 2015 and brings all of UCD’s health professionals across 5 schools, under one banner providing an exciting opportunity to exploit synergies which exist across the One Health spectrum.

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Meet Dr Martina Wallace, whose research explores the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic health & disease. Learn more about her research & career journey at UCD 🔗 bit.ly/4xOwLmJ #MetabolicHealth #HealthResearch @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social @ucdconwayinstitute.bsky.social
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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
AI is changing how science is done - we’re only beginning to understand what that means. Explore what AI can help us to discover at AI in Science Summit 2026 #AIS26 Researchers, innovators, industry & policymakers. One conversation about the future of scientific discovery Register: www.ais26.eu
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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are pleased to announce a new 3-year publishing agreement with CABI, the nonprofit agricultural & environmental publisher. The deal covers the author fees for their five fully-open access journals.🚜🔓 Read more at libguides.ucd.ie/oapublishing... @ucdresearch.bsky.social @ucd-chas.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
An exciting start to the week at UCD Lyons Farm, EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen, EU ministers, Minister Martin Heydon, MEPs and farming groups visited UCD to see how research and innovation are shaping sustainable agriculture. #Ireland2026EU @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Proud to feature Prof. Eilish McAuliffe in our #ResearcherShowcase exploring how stronger leadership, teamwork & implementation can build better health systems & improve patient care. Read: bit.ly/4gXN3F7 #HealthSystemsResearch @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdiris.bsky.social @hrbireland.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Congratulations to Prof Catherine Godson on receiving the John Vane Medal. A well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to biomedical research. Proud moment for UCD. Read more: bit.ly/4wsKVK4 #UCD #Research @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdmedicine.bsky.social
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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
‘Top 10 Most Interesting Publications of 2025,’ using Altmetric data: Prof Carel le Roux was a co-author on NEJM study named ‘Top Altmetric Score – Clinical Trial Publication’ within the Top 10 ➡️bit.ly/4y3rOYA UCD Research University College Dublin
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Huge news! 🌍 UCD has climbed 18 places to enter the World’s Top 100 Universities in the latest #QSWUR! Congrats to 5 schools in our College leading the way globally. Proud of our incredible faculty, researchers, & students driving this world-class impact. 📈 @ucddublin.bsky.social #HealthSciences
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We're proud to showcase the work of Dr Tomás Russell whose research is helping address farmer mental health, resilience, & sustainable agriculture with innovative collaboration Read:http://bit.ly/43YkI9X #FarmerMentalHealth #AgResearch #MentalHealth @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This #MensHealthWeek we highlight the important research in improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer. @ucddublin.bsky.social the IPCOR initiative is changing survivorship. 💙 #ProstateCancer #UCDCancerResearch #IPCOR #Movember @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucdconwayinstitute.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
In World Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight an RVN whose research is exploring how digital learning can build resilient & autonomous future veterinary professionals. 🩺🐾 #RVNAwarenessMonth #VeterinaryNursing #Research @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdvetmed.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
UCD CHAS celebrates 10 years of integrated health leadership. By uniting human, animal, & environmental sciences, we are advancing wellbeing for the benefit of all society. Read our interview with Dr Mike Ryan & alumni panel. Thanks to our partners ucd.ie/chas/newsand... @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate Prof Valerie Smith's work at UCD improving safer birth for mothers & babies. #UCDResearch #IDM2026 #OneMillionMoreMidwives @ucddublin.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social @inmoirl.bsky.social @who.int #MidwivesMatter #Proud
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We were delighted to host the Annual College of Health & Agricultural Sciences Graduate Research Student Symposium, showcasing outstanding student research through oral presentations & posters across all disciplines. Read more : bit.ly/4tWuTqI Congrats to all involved! @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
UCD researchers are leading the way in #OneHealth, securing major national funding to tackle challenges across human, animal & environmental health. 👏Congrats to our 5 researchers. Read more: bit.ly/4vYXDRr #OneHealth @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdvetmed.bsky.social @ucdmedicine.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We’re proud to highlight Prof. Fionnuala McAuliffe’s work in Health Systems & Health Services Research at #UCD. Her research in maternal & perinatal health is helping improve care & outcomes for women & babies. Read bit.ly/4eNdoV5 #Research #MaternalHealth @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
April 26 | #WorldVeterinaryDay Research @ucdvetmed.bsky.social UCD School of Veterinary Medicine is tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to support wound healing in animals - with potential relevance for human care. #Proud @ucddublin.bsky.social #VetMed #AMR #UCD #VetResearch #OneHealth
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
April 26 | #WorldVeterinaryDay 🐾 Celebrating the vital work of our veterinary researchers, including Prof Carmel Mooney’s impactful research, & teams at @UCDvetmed & #UCD Veterinary Hospital - advancing animal health, welfare & science daily @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdvetmed.bsky.social #UCDVets
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
This #WorldLiverDay (April 19), we highlight Dr Martina Wallace’s research into liver fibrosis. By studying cells & vitamin A, her work aims to understand what drives fibrosis & how to prevent it before liver damage begins #UCD @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We are proud of Dr Van Dyk his research advancing athlete health & performance across elite sport. Working with #FIFA #IRFU His work on injury illness & player welfare is shaping the game. #AthleteHealth #SportsScience Go👉 bit.ly/3OhpEma #Elite @leinsterrugby.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
New Research Insights from UCD CHAS: showcasing impactful research, award-winning case studies & collabs tackling real-world healthcare challenges. Explore, get involved & share: www.ucd.ie/chas/researc... #UCD @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🌍💪 Happy World Physical Activity Day – April 6th! 💪🌍 We’re proud to support sport and physical activity through research that helps people move more, feel better, and live healthier lives. #WorldPhysicalActivityDay #ActiveLiving #SportResearch @ucddublin.bsky.social
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Dr Alison Connolly @aliconnolly.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Seeking Volunteers 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️ Be part of Ireland's Human Biomonitoring campaign evaluating chemical exposures! Complete a questionnaire & attend an appointment at St. Vincent's, Dublin. Token of appreciation given @ HBM4IE@ucd.ie @ucd-chas.bsky.social @drconorb.bsky.social @epaireland.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
UCD Squared: Transatlantic Innovation in California Minister Heydon announces 6 new projects with @ucdavis.bsky.social backed by €120k! From AI in vet med to sustainable food systems, we’re tackling global challenges through #OneHealth. Read bit.ly/4lI8QAT #UCD #UCDavis
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🌱 This #InternationalWomensDay we’re proud to celebrate our researcher Dr. Edel Kelly & her work helping reduce farming’s environmental impact. Her research supports more #sustainable agriculture for the future. #IWD2026 #WomenInResearch @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We’re proud to showcase Prof Carmel Mooney's clinically driven research in small animal internal medicine & endocrinology. Her work advances a #OneHealth approach Read more. bit.ly/479KFoV #VeterinaryMedicine #VetResearch #ClinicalResearch @ucdvetmed.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
On #RareDiseaseDay, we recognise the leadership of Dr Cormac McCarthy, whose voice continues to raise research impact & awareness of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). . #clinicaltrials Patient partnership drives progress. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
On Rare Disease Day, we highlight our work in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a rare inherited condition causing fragile bones and recurrent fractures. Led by Prof Rachel Crowley. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social #RareDiseaseDay #OI #BoneHealth #ClinicalResearch #clinicaltrials
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We’re proud to showcase Dr Denise O’Brien’s research advancing maternity care and informed birth choice through the Labour Hopscotch Framework. Read more 👇https://bit.ly/4tRsjmz #MaternityCare #Midwifery #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth @ucddublin.bsky.social
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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Health Equity Research Alliance (HERA), an @rcsi.bsky.social initiative bringing people, evidence & action together to strengthen equity-informed health research in Ireland, will be launched at RCSI on 26 February. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... @eunicetphillip.bsky.social @ocleary.bsky.social
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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
👩‍🎓🌱 “The tipping point has been reached.” - @noeleensmyth.bsky.social, Assistant Professor in Horticulture at UCD, warns that alien invasive non-native plant species now outnumber native ones growing in Ireland, raising urgent questions about the health of our ecosystems and what comes next.
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‘We don’t have a plan’: Invasive species take hold as action lags legislation
Sitka spruce, sika deer and common garden plants are all invasive species with potential to cause harm to native varieties
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
#SoProud Congratulations! What an achivement Bori! @ucdcs.bsky.social #BoriAkinola #IrishSprint #TeamIreland #IrishAthletics
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
📢 Call for Abstracts: #INHED 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Theme: "Navigating Change in Health Professions Education" Univ of Galway 📅 18–19 June Open to ALL Health disciplines ⏰Submit by 6 MAR: www.inhed.ie #INHED2026 #HealthProfessions #EducationResearch #Galway @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Research spotlight 🔬 Dr Reynolds @clarereyn.bsky.social explores how early life & pre-conception #nutrition shape fertility & long-term health, uncovering how dietary exposures can influence disease risk x-generations. bit.ly/45XdSTw #AcademicResearch #ReproductiveHealth @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Well done to Break through Cancer Research in UCD awarded a €1 mil grant to a new island-wide pancreatic cancer research prog. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social aimed at improving early detection & outcomes 👀📖https://bit.ly/49Yy9dZ #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique #PancreaticCancer
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Social determinants of health affect cancer prevention, screening and early detection for Ireland’s Traveller community. Our research shows Traveller health and anti-racism action plans must be implemented. Health equity is cancer care. #WorldCancerDay #TravellerHealth #CancerResearch #Equity
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Real change in cancer research starts with real voices. Be the voice of your community in research & help turn lived experience into lasting impact. 🎗️💬 📝 Join PVCR: www.ucd.ie/patientvoicecancer patientvoice@ucd.ie @ucddublin.bsky.social #WorldCancerDay #PatientVoice #CancerResearch
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Funding opportunity The UCD Health Affairs AHSS Grant🩺 Supporting innovative, collaborative health research & education projects. Prof Suzanne Donnelly shares @ucddublin.bsky.social Deadline: 31 Mar 2026 📷https://bit.ly/4qqpwhR #UCD #ResearchFunding #AHSSGrant
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
At the UCD 2025 Research Impact Awards, the Images of Research competition showcased powerful visual storytelling from across the Uni. www.ucd.ie/research/ima... 👏 Shoutout to CHAS finalists: • Assoc Prof Dara Stanley • Dr Attracta Lafferty #UCDResearch #ImagesOfResearch
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
# Proud of researchers from CHAS recognised at the 2025 Research Impact Awards 🏆 Policy Impact Winner: Dr Ellen Crushell ⭐ Finalists: Assoc Prof Aoife De Brún Dr Mark Pickering Assoc Prof Barry J. McMahon #ResearchImpact @ucdresearch.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdmedicine.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
🚨 Funding opportunity! The UCD Health Affairs AHSS Grant is now open 🎓🩺 Supporting innovative, collaborative health research & education projects. Listen: Prof John Drennan 🗓️ Deadline: 31 Mar 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4qqpwhR #UCD #ResearchFunding #HealthInnovation #AHSSGrant @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🚨 Funding opportunity! The UCD Health Affairs AHSS Grant is now open 🎓🩺 Supporting innovative, collaborative health research & education projects. 🗓️ Deadline: 31 Mar 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4qqpwhR @ucddublin.bsky.social #ResearchFunding #HealthInnovation #AHSSGrant #Healthcare
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Great science doesn’t happen alone. On #InternationalMentoringDay, we celebrate the mentors who guide, challenge & inspire scientific discovery. #STEMMentorship @ucddublin.bsky.social #MentoringDay
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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🧑‍🎓🏐 Well done to Theo Clancy and the rest of John Divilly's UCD GAA team on an impressive victory over ATU Galway in the opening match of this year's 2026 Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup. UCD 3-12 (3-0-12) ATU GALWAY 0-10 (0-1-8) www.gaa.ie/article/theo...
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Theo Clancy enjoying busy schedule
By Cian O’Connell Theo Clancy is now well versed in preparing for important matches for club, college, and county. Kilmacud Crokes, UCD, and Dublin are used to competing for top honours, so Clancy rel...
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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 09/01/2026
Harnessing international collaboration in research & innovation for competitiveness: how can the EU and its partners maximise value through FP10 and ECF? Organised by MEP Eszter Lakos together with EUA, in collaboration with @uukintl.bsky.social 🔗 Register at bit.ly/4qfB5Ir #HorizonEU
Promotional image for a conference titled 'Harnessing international collaboration in research and innovation for competitiveness.', scheduled for 14 January 2026, organized by Eszter Lakos MEP with EUA, in collaboration with UUKi at the European Parliament in Brussels. The image features a close-up of a person writing notes with a blurred background.
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
#Christmas @ucddublin.bsky.social
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Well done @julieworrell.bsky.social #Immunology Research👏
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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
💙💛 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented representatives of UCD’s Ukraine Trauma Project with the Golden Heart Award, in recognition of the life saving medical training it has provided to first responders in Ukraine.
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Proud to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a full programme of talks and activities at UCD. #IDPWD #Accessibility @ucddublin.bsky.social Well done to all involved - great speakers and energy in the room. #EDI
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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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