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Dr Harriet Schellekens, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience UCC, and Aine Watson Neuroanatomy Competition award winner
26 Jun 2026

Congratulation Aine Watson awarded Medal of Distinction at the UK National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition

Congratulations to Aine Watson, BSc Neuroscience graduate 2026 who represented the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience UCC, at the UK National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition, and was awarded a medal and certificate for demonstrating outstanding excellence in achieving Distinction in the Pre-Clinical Category
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Parul Sharma's research examines the body clock and appetite
24 Jun 2026

Parul Sharma takes part in Pint of Science discussing 'When Cancer Breaks the Body Clock: Can Microbes Restore Appetite?'

Parul Sharma a PhD student in the Department of Anatomy working with Dr Harriet Schellekens and Professor John F. Cryan, captivated the audience with her presentation at the recent Pint of Science event held in the Old Oak, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork.
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FemmeBiome founder Professor Siobhain O'Mahony (centre) with team members (back row left to right) Saoirse Kelly, Claire O'Connor, Dr Jamie Fitzgerald, Bram Flipsen, Dr Mariarosaria Cuozzo (front left to right) Ashley Benge, Giulia Rinaldi, Ellie Power and Dr Clara Deady.
23 Jun 2026

Congratulations to FemmeBiome team as they successfully publish and pitch for investment.

Congratulations to Professor Siobhain O'Mahony, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, founder and CEO of FemmeBiomeTM  and her research team as they publish a first review article and receive UCC invitation to pitch for investor funding. 
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Professor Siobhain O'Mahony, Dr Sarah Alturkustani, and Dr Mutahira Lone
23 Jun 2026

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Alturkustani on the Successful Completion of her PhD

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience is delighted to congratulate Dr Sarah Alturkustani on the successful completion of her PhD, entitled "Innovative Visualisation Approaches in Anatomy Teaching", which was conferred in June 2026.
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