FutureNeuro joins Cell EXPLORERS to deliver Fantastic DNA workshops in Dublin areaWe are delighted to announce that we are now members of the Science Foundation Ireland Discover Funded Cell EXPLORERS national network!Cell Explorers is a science education and outreach programme. It started in the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2012 and has since expanded…
Researchers connect Irish and Scottish genetic maps Study led by RCSI and University of Edinburgh researchers identifies regions with highest Norse Viking ancestry in Scotland and links ancient Icelanders to the Irish and Scottish gene poolA study led by experts in human genetics at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) and the University of…
Tackling epilepsy with high-definition precision medicine: a reviewDr. Hugh KearneyWe have recently published a review article in JAMA Neurology suggesting an exciting new direction using ‘high-definition’ precision medicine in the treatment of epilepsy.Precision medicine is the practice of tailoring healthcare to each person, rather than simply treating the disease. Until now, the focus of precision…
FutureNeuro partners with S3 Connected Health to develop new digital therapy management and patient support solutionsNew partnership will enable people with epilepsy to co-design solutions for managing their conditionA partnership, co-designing new healthcare technology solutions with people who have epilepsy has just been announced between FutureNeuro, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Chronic…
FutureNeuro researchers integrate genomics data in to Irish electronic patient records Improved access to genomic data empowers clinical teams to understand the causes of a person’s epilepsy and develop personalised careResearchers from the HSE Epilepsy Lighthouse Project and FutureNeuro, the SFI Research Centre for Chronic and Rare Neurological Diseases hosted by RCSI, have developed a…
LGBTSTEM DayDiverse problems need diverse people and here in FutureNeuro, we’ve got both! Research shows that LGBTQ+ people in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) continue to struggle to openly be themselves. We want to be part of the generation that changes that. July 5th is the International Day of LGBTQ+ People in Science, Technology, Engineering,…
New research could help predict seizures before they happenResearch led by FutureNeuro at RCSI could improve the lives of people with epilepsy A new study has found a pattern of molecules that appear in the blood before a seizure happens. This discovery may lead to the development of an early warning system, which would enable…
Professor Jochen Prehn, FutureNeuro Principal Investigator is co-ordinating a new research study which aims to deepen the understanding of Parkinson’s so that better treatments can be developed in the future. The project has been awarded €7m by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) with pharmaceutical industry and patient advocacy partners.The PD-MitoQUANT project aims to increase understanding…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, the theme is #balanceforbetter.Last year over 46% of our team was female, this year we have increased our staff levels and the gender balance ratio has jumped to 50%, demonstrating our commitment to #balanceforbetter. Building…
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD and Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John Halligan TD, have announced an investment of over €100 million in six new SFI Centres for Research Training. The SFI Centres for Research Training programme, the first postgraduate training programme run by Science Foundation…
