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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.
🌟 The 4th Annual @rareireland.bsky.social Conference takes place on Nov 14 in Athlone.
We’re delighted that our Investigator Prof Norman Delanty will speak about the vital role of patient registries in #RareDisease research.
🔗 Find out more and register at: www.tickettailor.com/events/rarei...
FutureNeuro researchers Dr Hugh Kearney & Dr Susan Byrne met with Alison & Aoife from Multiple Sclerosis Ireland to discuss advocacy & #TransitionServices for children & young people with neuroinflammatory conditions, in particular MS. Collaborations like this support ongoing improvements in care.
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Traditional diagnostic methods for #epilepsy face significant limitations. A new clinical trial co-led by 🇮🇪 @futureneuro.bsky.social and 🇮🇪 @rcsi.bsky.social explores the potential of advanced #brain monitoring to improve #diagnosis and management of the condition.
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Our founder Eamon McPartlin will speak at @futureneuro.bsky.social #MyMovingBrain in Galway which is a community connect event that explores barriers that may prevent people living with brain conditions from participating in sports.
#FNDIreland will also host an information stand on the day. 💚🧡
🧠 FutureNeuro researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a HD-ESG system to record spinal cord activity in real time. It could help researchers better understand spinal cord function and study conditions like MS, and cerebral palsy.
🔗Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/new-electrod...
🚘 For many people living with epilepsy, driving again marks a major step toward independence. New FutureNeuro research in Epilepsia Open found that 15 of 87 people treated with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) became medically eligible to drive. Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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A clinical trial by researchers at RCSI and @futureneuro.bsky.social is investigating how advanced brain monitoring could improve epilepsy diagnosis and management.
The study uses a device that enables remote monitoring of brain activity.
Learn more ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
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📢 Building on research recently published in Epilepsia, a new trial co-led in Ireland by FutureNeuro Investigators is testing long-term subcutaneous EEG monitoring to improve epilepsy diagnosis, reduce hospital stays, & support personalised care.
🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/new-clinical...
🏅 Paralympic champion & @epilepsyireland.bsky.social Ambassador, Dr Michael McKillop, is hosting & delivering the keynote at #MyMovingBrain Galway (Nov 1).
Living with #Epilepsy, he’s breaking stigma & proving brain conditions don’t define potential.
Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1754128227...
🧠 People experiencing homelessness are up to 8 times more likely to have #Epilepsy. A new study involving our Investigator, Prof Colin Doherty, found that stigma & mental health challenges—more than seizure control—have the greatest impact on quality of life: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
07.10.2025 08:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0What to expect at #MyMovingBrain Galway: inclusive sports, hands-on science activities, inspiring talks & practical tips and resources for staying active with brain conditions. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot! 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/1754128227...
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🎉 #MyMovingBrain is coming to Galway – the final stop in our national series.
Join us on November 1st at the @uniofgalway.bsky.social for a day of inclusive sport, science activities, & inspiring talks on brain health and inclusivity in sport.
Register at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1754128227...
Coming up soon from TSC Ireland: two events on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex — Oct 31 (for clinicians & researchers) + Nov 1 (for patients & families).
Our PI Prof Colin Doherty will speak at both.
Details & registration: tscireland.org/events
🎉 A brilliant night at the @chambersireland.bsky.social Sustainable Business Impact Awards. No win this time, but a great chance to celebrate our #MyMovingBrain community connect series—and to recognise everyone who’s helped shape it so far.
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🧬New study in Molecular Psychiatry, with FutureNeuro Investigator Prof Catherine Mooney, suggests autism-related biological changes may begin before birth. If confirmed in larger studies, these biomarkers could support earlier identification and timely care: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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🎉 Getting excited for #PPIFestival2025! Join us at @rcsi.bsky.social on Oct 1–2 for the launch. We’re delighted to be contributing to the session on PPI in Collaborative Networks & Research Centres. Find out more and register here: 100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/ppi-national...
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Thank you to the FutureNeuro researchers who hosted our stand at the National @epilepsyireland.bsky.social Conference on Saturday! Great to connect with the #Epilepsy community and share updates on our current research and Centre activities 🙌
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Check out our new review ⬇️ microRNAs in inflammation & repair in Multiple Sclerosis. Really enjoyed writing this with Dr Maria Muñoz San Martin and team 👩🏻💻
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Our new review from @dowlingjk.bsky.social's team @rcsi.bsky.social examines how microRNAs regulate inflammation and repair in MS. Using advanced stem-cell models, the review highlights their potential as biomarkers & therapeutic targets to support brain repair: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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Researchers, including several from FutureNeuro, found people with temporal lobe epilepsy experience more widespread brain changes across adulthood, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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FutureNeuro supports The Mirror Stage by Brokentalkers, developed with our PIs Prof David Cotter & Prof Mary Cannon and the PSI-STAR programme, created with people with lived experience of psychosis to challenge stigma & deepen understanding: futureneurocentre.ie/futureneuro-...
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Last week, researchers from across the Centre joined our Townhall at the Explorium to reflect on 2025 achievements. A highlight was a training session on #EngagedResearch delivered by Dr Emma Dorris, exploring its benefits and helping our researchers develop their own ideas.
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Great @nature.com Technology feature on how biobanks can drive research. Our Deputy Director, Prof Cavalleri, shares how epilepsy researchers use biobanks at @rcsi.bsky.social to access detailed clinical data, streamline consent and collaborations with clinicians: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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🧬 Our new research with CHI Crumlin, reviewed 5 years of genetic testing in paediatric neurology. The study found clear clinical benefits but also highlighted significant time and resource demands, pointing to the value of embedding genetic counsellors: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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🌟 FutureNeuro is hiring a Reporting and Finance Officer (maternity cover) to oversee budgets, manage reporting, support audits, and assist with day-to-day operations. Find out more and apply by September 25: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
#NewJob #HiringNow #Finance #Reporting
🤩 We loved being part of SportAbility Day 2025 on Saturday! Our team hosted an information stand, sharing insights from past #MyMovingBrain events and connecting with the community.
We’ll be back this November with our next event in Galway – details coming soon!
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🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟
FutureNeuro is seeking a Digital Health Innovation Lead to champion our data & digital health assets, strengthen collaborations, and drive impact. Find out more and apply by Sept 25: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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A young baby in a long-sleeved vest sits on a fluffy rug in a living room, playing with some colourful blocks.
Researchers from RCSI and CHI write in JAMA Network Open on how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped infant development.
They reflect on new evidence showing complex effects of social restrictions, parenting and protective factors during early childhood.
➡️ jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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👏 Great to see so many FutureNeuro researchers at the recent International Epilepsy Congress! Thanks to the clinicians who support our work & to @epilepsyireland.bsky.social & Irish Epilepsy League for nominating our Director, @dchenshall.bsky.social, for the 2025 Ambassador for Epilepsy Award.
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🧠 New FutureNeuro research shows two FDA-approved drugs reduced seizure risk in pre-clinical TBI models, with stronger effects when combined. Since both drugs are already approved, this could accelerate testing for preventing post-traumatic epilepsy: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
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