Defining what distinguishes the unique actions of insulin and studying the role that certain bacteria play in metabolising bile acids in our guts in people with inflammatory bowel disease are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme.

Expanding real-time suicide surveillance nationally and globally, implementing the ongoing delivery of high-quality impactful research and ensuring that the research undertaken by the National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) continues to inform policy and practice are amongst the strategic aims and ambitions of the new NSRF Strategic Plan (2025-2030): Leading Research, Shaping Change, launched today in University College Cork (UCC).

A healthcare study conducted in three of Ireland’s acute hospitals found that targeted staffing interventions can improve work environments and job satisfaction for nurses and offers a potential solution to the ongoing challenges of nurse turnover and shortages.

Innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis and the treatment of advanced cancers are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the 2024 Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowships (IRDIF) Programme.