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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yesterday, UCD launched Infection Research Ireland at UCD, formerly the Centre for Experimental Pathogen Host Research (CEPHR), with an expanded mission to deliver cutting-edge research to respond to current and future infectious disease health threats. 👉https://ow.ly/fZMy50ZTPSX

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎙️🩺 Ep6 – Prof Ray McDermott: Consultant Medical Oncologist & Clinical Prof in Medical Oncology at UCD. He discusses how important patients are, working in Paris, & the need to stay nimble when it comes to clinical trials. 🎧bit.ly/MGApod1 Spotify bit.ly/48v5pZk Apple bit.ly/3LQuVQ9

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Reimagining Youth Justice: Incorporating an Evidence-Based Framework. An innovative new work that challenges established assumptions & offers a fresh vision for youth justice in a global context. ow.ly/bvh450ZQQSF Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology UCD Research

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

👏🎉A special congratulations to UCD School of Medicine's Prof Adam Byrne, Dr Eoin Brennan and Prof Eamonn Molloy!

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dr Ethan Waisberg (UCD Medicine, Class of 2023) co-leads landmark study revealing lasting effects of spaceflight. The findings reveal biological changes that may persist well beyond the end of a mission, highlighting important questions for future human exploration.➡️https://ow.ly/4auo50ZQ1Ox

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Using AI to predict cancer weak spots hidden by backup genes: researchers at UCD & the Wellcome Sanger Institute have developed a machine-learning approach to predict when pairs of closely related genes are likely to become weaknesses in specific cancer contexts. ➡️https://ow.ly/9JNF50ZPzQq

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

👏Congratulations to UCD School of Medicine's Professor Adam Byrne, lead applicant for the project 'Targeting iron-driven macrophage dysfunction to predict and treat lung fibrosis', with co-funding charity Irish Thoracic Society University.👉https://bit.ly/46pPh9R

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UCD researchers to lead on three new HRCI HRB funded health projects

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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 School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities of microplastics in their lungs, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Discover more➡️ow.ly/iuPx50ZJfPw

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

👏Congratulations to UCD School of Medicine's Dr Seungkuk Ahn, whose DEciphering Species-specific dImorphism in inteGriN-ExtraCellular matrix Mechanobiology (DESIGN-ECM) project has received €1.5 million in funding via a prestigious ERC Starting Grant. Find out more👉https://ow.ly/4pj650ZIKme

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🧑‍⚕️💊 UCD School of Medicine Clinical Professor Colin O’Gara advises anyone experiencing painkiller addiction to speak to a specialist or someone they trust: “The key thing is breaking through that ceiling from what effectively is a prison of pain and ongoing addiction." @ucdmedicine.bsky.social

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'Prison of pain': The challenge of breaking out of painkiller addiction

One specialist says that painkiller addiction is a staple of addiction services in this country.

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

UCD and St. John of God University Hospital researchers develop first clinical guideline for the management of antipsychotic induced dyslipidaemia. Discover more👉bit.ly/4gOGdjI

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Shame and pub culture blamed as survey finds Irish men are struggling to talk about obesity. Read the Irish Independent article here➡️https://ow.ly/WSKj50ZFvch

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Could a small patch of donor skin provide an early, visible signal that a transplanted organ may be at risk of rejection? Professor Róisín Dolan joined Jonathan McCrea on Newstalk’s Futureproof to discuss this pioneering Irish research programme. 🎧 ow.ly/iYj350ZBrZz Article➡️bit.ly/4qtOhL1

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New research published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology: a potential therapeutic target for high-grade appendiceal mucinous carcinoma. Discover more👉bit.ly/4yZsgYe

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sandra Connell’s PhD research focuses on a noticeable upward trend in the levels of children experiencing anxiety; Sandra found herself increasingly drawn to experiences of parents of primary school-aged children who are anxious, and how best to support them. ow.ly/sPSA50ZwTxA

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congratulations to the team behind a newly published paper in Obesity Surgery, titled, ‘Prophylactic Enoxaparin Dosing After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pharmacodynamic Efficacy and Safety’. Find out more⬇️ ow.ly/ufy650ZuHXS

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Annie Wilson is researching the role fathers could play in encouraging healthy mental development in adolescent boys. Read the Q&A with Annie in Silicon Republic: ow.ly/PAx450Zrgws

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

At UCD, researchers in the UCD School of Medicine are designing digital tools for parents and families in need of support. Michele Van Valey’s PhD project is focused on an AI-enabled, adaptable parenting tool ➡️https://ow.ly/vMok50ZnGP3

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A groundbreaking pan-European coalition of experimental and computational researchers is set to transform cancer research by using AI approaches to predict how cancer cells behave, survive, & resist treatment. A commentary paper by the consortium was published today in Nature Genetics👉bit.ly/4yj8xmc

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How can we support young people’s mental health in a way that is both human & scalable in a rapidly changing digital world? Research student Lisa O'Neill spoke to Silicon Republic about her goal to help autistic people be better understood👉bit.ly/3SS7d9B

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A recent pilot study explored what happens when routine vital signs are collected before the GP consultation rather than during it. The findings indicate positive engagement from patients and clinicians, with potential for reallocation of clinician time away from data gathering➡️bit.ly/3RuKjVj

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

👏Congratulations to Tak Ying Louise Ko, a medical student at UCD's Diabetes Complications Research Centre, who presented findings from her Health Professions Education Research Grant (HPERG) project at the INHED Conference, held in Galway in June 2026. Discover more➡️bit.ly/44Q0AqP

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Yesterday was Research Appreciation Day! We'd like to celebrate the incredible work in research of our past and present Student Summer Research Awards' students! Hear from our SSRA alumni👉bit.ly/4eZHzHj This year marks 20 years of SSRA 🎉

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Celebrating Research Appreciation Day (5th July) by hearing from one of our Clinical Research Centre 20 voices, Professor Patrick Murray - Clinical Lead, UCD CRC. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Centre.🎉 Watch Prof Murray's video here➡️bit.ly/4p4XTLv

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

👏🎉Congratulations to UCD School of Medicine’s Prof Sally Ann Lynch, President-Elect of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2026-2027. Prof Lynch is the first Irish person to take on this role in the Society’s history. ➡️bit.ly/4p7AHw8 University College Dublin UCD Research

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

👏🎉Congratulations to Professor Catherine Godson on being awarded the prestigious John Vane Medal by the William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), Queen Mary University of London👉bit.ly/4vL7Wru UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. University College Dublin UCD Research

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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 School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎉Dr Mary Doherty is among 28 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. The Medal Presentation, set for Thursday 23rd July, will see Mary receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Services to Healthcare (BCAh). 👏bit.ly/4gSH4kJ

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

👏Congratulations to UCD School of Medicine's Assistant Professor Marion Maher on her recently published paper in Radiography Journal, assessing key aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion among radiography students at an Irish university. Find out more👉bit.ly/3SDZQlV

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎉👏Congratulations to Professor Andrew Davies, Professor of Palliative Medicine at UCD School of Medicine, for winning the Steven M. Grunberg Memorial Award for the highest-ranking abstract (CHELsea II Trial results) at MASCC/ISOO 2026. Discover more➡️bit.ly/4vDMRz9

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Established within the UCD School of Medicine in 2006, the UCD CRC has supported more than €200 million in research funding and played a central role in studies that have delivered major advances in healthcare. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🏥💙 Twenty years and over 25,000 patients' lives transformed: The UCD Clinical Research Centre is celebrating two decades of bringing pioneering treatments from the lab to the patietn's bedside, giving thousands of people access to clinical trials that have changed and saved lives. 🧵

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🧑‍⚕️🥵 Dr Mick Molloy raises serious concerns about the U.S.'s medical and security readiness for a World Cup of unprecedented scale. What worries him most? The heat. #WorldCup @ucdmedicine.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/arthur...

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World Cup Health And Security Risks Will Grow In The Knockout Phase

This is the largest and most complex World Cup ever, with three host countries and 48 teams. It will place unprecedented challenges on medical and security staff

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The research involved collaborators from Cancer Trials Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, St Vincent’s University Hospital and Queen’s University Belfast. The study was funded by Precision Oncology Ireland, a consortium that is part-funded by Research Ireland under their Strategic Partnership Programme.

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New AI analysis could help some breast cancer patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🎙️🩺 Ep5, S6 MGA Podcast – Dr Elaine Lockhart is a Consultant with The Edinburgh Practice and was Vice-Chair and Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Faculty. 🎧Listen here⬇️ bit.ly/MGApod1 Listen on Spotify bit.ly/48v5pZk Listen on Apple bit.ly/3LQuVQ9

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Auralink wins the NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition. The Auralink team are UCD students, Suyun Zheng, (3rd Yr Graduate Entry Medicine) & Scott Nagle (1st Yr Economics & History). Auralink is developing an AI-powered assistive tech platform using smart glasses. More: ow.ly/pquf50ZgaAF

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Congratulations Prof Carel Le Roux, UCD School of Medicine on publishing 4 papers in 3 prestigious publications in the last month (The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), The Lancet & Nature Medicine). For more see here: ow.ly/Cbam50Zg90V University College Dublin UCD Research

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced 3 UCD recipients of Advanced Grants incl Assoc Prof Rory Johnson, UCD School of Medicine, UCD Conway Institute for his research project: REVOLVER (Directed Evolution to Understand and Engineer Bioactive Long Noncoding RNAs). More: bit.ly/4vvgvqu

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Forbes Magazine interviewed Prof Mick Molloy, UCD School of Medicine, about USA medical preparedness for the World Cup. In the knockout phase the pressure on teams and fans grow dramatically. The pressure on host cities and their health and security teams grows too. Read more bit.ly/4agJsxM

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Long Covid is a multi-factorial condition impacting millions globally. A new study shows that with structured, informed, holistic, and multidisciplinary care, general practice can make a positive contribution to the lives of those affected going forward. Find out more➡️bit.ly/3SwgkMP

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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 School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Government announces €460 million investment for seven new ‘Rinn’ Research Ireland centres; 🎉UCD School of Medicine involved in three of the seven new ‘Rinn’ Research Ireland centres. Discover more➡️bit.ly/4ur7tJu

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

PhD Studentship in Clinical Trials at the UCD CRC. The project will establish systematic approaches for evaluation of data compatibility between the concurrent and external control data, method selection and sensitivity analysis. Deadline: Tuesday 16 June 2026 bit.ly/437Wjyn

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UCD School of Medicine @ucdmedicine.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Scaling Youth Mental Health: How Relationships and AI Can Work Together Researchers in the UCD School of Medicine are asking a simple but urgent question: How can we support young people’s mental health in a way that is both human and scalable in a rapidly changing digital world? bit.ly/4vhlkTU

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