Research within the department now form a core part of the UCC Futures, which is an ambitious new programme of research prioritisation coupled with an innovative academic recruitment strategy across ten indicative areas of strategic importance that will build a foundation for economic, societal and cultural resilience and prosperity
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10 Mar 2025
Professor Yvonne Nolan and Professor Olivia O’Leary awarded HRB funding to promote healthy brain ageing in people with depression
As partners on a European consortium across six countries, Professor Nolan and Professor Olivia O’Leary Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, UCC will investigate if certain lifestyle interventions prevent cognitive deficits in older aged people with depressive symptoms.
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10 Mar 2025
International Women's Day 2025 celebrated by UCC Women Scientists and Innovators
International Women’s Day on March 7th 2025 was celebrated in a very informative women's health research and innovation event. Organised by Anatomy & Neuroscience PhD students Ashley Benge and Saoirse Kelly in Professor Siobhain O'Mahony's research group, the event featured a dynamic mix of poster presentations showcasing the work of female researchers and innovators and groundbreaking studies in women’s health, alongside engaging talks and panel discussions.
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26 Feb 2025
UCC researchers receive €1.9m to develop new therapeutic solutions for common diseases
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.
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29 Nov 2024
Applications now being accepted for 'Anatomy and Neuroscience for Transition Year Students 2025' two day course.
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience is delighted to welcome applications for the forthcoming Anatomy and Neuroscience for Transition Year students two day course which will take place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May 2025.
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