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RCSI launches new Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has today launched 'A Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance', a comprehensive national framework designed to strengthen patient safety, accountabil...

RCSI has launched 'A Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance' to strengthen safety, accountability and quality improvement across surgery in Ireland.

It follows the largest-ever consultation by RCSI, with surgeons across specialities and hospitals contributing.

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04.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Research led by The University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with RCSI's Dr Edmund Gilbert, has mapped the genetics of haemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland.

The study analysed data from 400,000 people and identified hotspots in Irish and Scottish populations.

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03.02.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lesion-targeted, severity-responsive nanoparticle delivery for RNA therapy in osteoarthritis - Nature Nanotechnology Matrix-INverse Targeting (MINT) nanoparticles harness cartilage changes to deliver RNA therapies, reducing degeneration and pain in osteoarthritis.

Got a minute to spare? Why not give TERG's latest piece in #NatureNanotechnology a read!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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27.01.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Currently at the RCSI Research Day in Dublin πŸ§ͺ🧬

Amazing to speak to researchers, and thanks @rcsi-research.bsky.social for the invite! #RCSIdiscover

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05.03.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New research study aims to transform diagnosis and treatment of rare head and neck cancers The Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre is leading the Irish contribution to a major new European research initiative aimed at transforming the diagnosis and treatment of rare head and neck cancers.

The Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre is leading the Irish arm of a major new research initiative for rare head and neck cancers.

The project aims to enable faster, more accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment strategies.

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12.03.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are all looking forward to RCSI Research Day tomorrow where we will be joined by Prof David Mooney @wyssinstitute @Harvard who will give the John J Ryan distinguished lecture at 4.30 in the O'Flanagan theatre.

04.03.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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RCSI Research Day 2025 Image Competition Winner!
Hadeel Abu Shaqrah @tissueengdublin.bsky.social : "Intricate precision: 3D-printed Diamond Pattern Using Melt-electrowriting".

25.02.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alison Boyle appointed as Director of Ireland’s first public health gallery at RCSI RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has announced the appointment of Alison Boyle as Director of the university’s new public health gallery. More ...

Alison Boyle has been appointed as Director of RCSI's new public health gallery.

She will drive the vision and potential for the space opening in late 2025 with programmes and exhibitions aimed at engaging the public with health sciences research.

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#RCSIengage

29.01.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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RCSI to play key role in €63.84m Accelerating Research to Commercialisation Hub programme The β€˜Accelerating Research to Commercialisation’ (ARC) Hub investment programme aims to fast-track the commercial potential of scientific research across Ireland. More ...

RCSI will play a key role in the new €63.84m ARC Hub programme.

As a collaborator on the ARC Hub for Therapeutics, RCSI will contribute clinical and scientific expertise in therapeutics research and development.

➑️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIdiscover @rcsi-research.bsky.social #euinmyregion

12.02.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Development of a VEGF-activated scaffold with enhanced angiogenic and neurogenic properties for chronic wound healing applications Chronic wounds remain in a state of disrupted healing, impeding neurite outgrowth from injured nerves and poor development of new blood vessels by angiogenesis. Current therapeutic approaches primaril...

Available online now!
Congratulations to Juan Carlos Palomeque whose first author paper has been published online in Biomaterials Science!
Read it here: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

18.02.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are the biological functions of stress-induced tiRNAs (tRNA fragments) - we took an unbiased approach exploring an #ALS associated tiRNA www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @physiologyrcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-research.bsky.social @mndresearch.bsky.social #ncRNA #MND

06.01.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A step forward in the struggle with breast cancer A new four-year research programme brings together a team experts to carry out the first national longitudinal multi-omic study for advanced breast cancer patients

A €5 million research programme aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with advanced breast cancer. Read on @irishtimes.bsky.social here : www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2024/12/05/a-step-forward-in-the-struggle-with-breast-cancer/ #IrishResearch

05.12.2024 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our preclinical study looking at the combination of alpelisib & ribociclib as a potential novel treatment for colorectal cancer has just been published. Thanks to all co-authors & to NECRET, St Luke’s Institute of Cancer Research & the RCSI StAR MD programme for funding www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25...

12.12.2024 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows Professor Mick O'Reilly wearing a maroon button-up shirt, standing in a modern indoor setting with glass railings and blurred architectural details in the background. He has short brown hair and a neutral expression. The logo of RCSI appears in the top-right corner and "RCSI Discover" features in the bottom right corner.

The image shows Professor Mick O'Reilly wearing a maroon button-up shirt, standing in a modern indoor setting with glass railings and blurred architectural details in the background. He has short brown hair and a neutral expression. The logo of RCSI appears in the top-right corner and "RCSI Discover" features in the bottom right corner.

New RCSI research has shown how reduced activity of the enzyme HSD11B2 has disruptive implications in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Prof Michael O'Reilly from the RCSI Department of Medicine led the study.

Read the paper πŸ”— doi.org/10.1210/clin...

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27.11.2024 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our second ICAT fellow @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-research.bsky.social Why are invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases surging? Dr Louise Kelly dives into the DNA of this deadly infection, evaluating treatments for better patient outcomes. #ICATretreat24

29.11.2024 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Andy Roe on his viva πŸŽ‰!! Thanks so much to examiners @crismunozp.bsky.social and Dr. Niamh Connolly (not on Blue sky!) and the chair @christophertorrens.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsi-research.bsky.social. Looking forward to following your πŸ’« career.

12.12.2024 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RCSI projects awarded €3m in HRB grants to foster future research leaders Researchers at RCSI have been awarded over €3 million in funding by the Health Research Board to support their research career development as future leaders in health research. More ...

Three RCSI researchers have been awarded €3 million in funding by the Health Research Board to support their career development as future leaders in health research.

Their projects investigate COPD, the lung microbiome and kidney transplant rejection.

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21.11.2024 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Innovative approach maps gene activity in the living human brain A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed by researchers at FutureNeuro. More ...

A new study led by researchers at Futureneuro and RCSI has developed an innovative way to take a snapshot of gene activity in the living brain.

It offers important insights to guide surgical decision-making in #epilepsy treatment.

Read more ➑️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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25.11.2024 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This image features a promotional graphic for the RCSI Postgraduate Academic Awards Conferring Ceremony scheduled for 20 November 2024. The text highlights that the event will be streamed live at 14:30 UTC on the RCSI website (rcsi.com/dublin). The design includes colorful mortarboards scattered across the top-right corner, symbolizing graduation and celebration.

This image features a promotional graphic for the RCSI Postgraduate Academic Awards Conferring Ceremony scheduled for 20 November 2024. The text highlights that the event will be streamed live at 14:30 UTC on the RCSI website (rcsi.com/dublin). The design includes colorful mortarboards scattered across the top-right corner, symbolizing graduation and celebration.

Our Postgraduate Academic Awards Conferring Ceremony will start at 14:30 (GMT) today πŸŽ“

Family and friends can watch along live at: rcsi.com/dublin

#RCSIConferring

20.11.2024 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This image features a promotional graphic for the RCSI Undergraduate Healthcare Professionals Conferring Ceremony scheduled for 20 November 2024. The text highlights that the event will be streamed live at 11:00 UTC on the RCSI website (rcsi.com/dublin).

The design includes colorful mortarboards scattered across the top-right corner, symbolizing graduation and celebration.

This image features a promotional graphic for the RCSI Undergraduate Healthcare Professionals Conferring Ceremony scheduled for 20 November 2024. The text highlights that the event will be streamed live at 11:00 UTC on the RCSI website (rcsi.com/dublin). The design includes colorful mortarboards scattered across the top-right corner, symbolizing graduation and celebration.

We're looking forward to the first of our winter conferrings tomorrow morning!

Join us live for the undergraduate healthcare professionals ceremony at 11:00 GMT: rcsi.com/dublin

#RCSIConferring πŸŽ“

19.11.2024 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Professor Mary Cannon who has been recognised for her significant and broad influence in the field of psychiatry and psychology in the Clarivate #HighlyCited2024 list πŸ‘

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19.11.2024 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How your immune system works can depend on what time it is Research shows our body clock controls the inflammatory process so our cells are active and inactive at different times

Research shows our body clock controls the inflammatory process so our cells are active and then inactive at different times.

A great RTE Brainstorm article by Prof Annie Curtis of RCSI.

Read here: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1111/1480235-immune-system-body-clock/

12.11.2024 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0