UCC School of Medicine Annual Prizegiving Ceremony 2018

23 Nov

The School of Medicine Annual Prizegiving Ceremony took place in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex on Friday 16th Novenber 2018. Prof John Cryan and Dr Kathy Quane presented prizes to recipients in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience.

First Five MSc Graduates in Human Anatomy are Conferred

14 Nov

Congratulations to the first graduates of the new MSc in Human Anatomy who were conferred with their Master Degrees in UCC last friday. This first taught MSc in Human Anatomy in the Republic of Ireland was developed by Dr Siobhain O'Mahony and Dr Joy Balta, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, UCC.

Exciting New BSc Degree in Medical and Health Sciences

12 Nov

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience is delighted to welcome the first class of Medical and Health Science students to UCC. This innovative and exciting new degree programme was conceived and developed by a team led by Professor Aideen Sullivan, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience.

At an event held recently in the Western Gateway building, Professor Aideen Sullivan (Programme Director) and Professor Ken O' Halloran (Head of Department of Physiology), welcomed the first BSc Medical and Health Sciences class to meet with staff from the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and School of Microbiology at a lunchtime buffet 'Meet and Greet'.

Sofia Cussotto – Psychotropics and the Chamber of Secrets … our gut!

08 Nov

Congratulations to Ms Sofia Cussotto, finalist in 'Research Fest 2018', the annual PhD researcher pitch competition which is part of 'Inspirefest', Silicon Republic’s two day international festival of technology, science, design and the arts, which was held this year in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin on the 21st and 22nd June 2018. Sofia’s pitch looked at how psychotropic medication is used to manage mental disorders.

Dr Yvonne Nolan and Dr Eithne Hunt present 'Older and Wiser'

07 Nov

Dr. Yvonne Nolan, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, and Dr. Eithne Hunt, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, have developed and recently presented 'Older and Wiser' a programme of Science based information and strategies to help our children develop healthy brains and daily habbits as they grow.

Science without Borders Dr Brunno Levone graduates with PhD in Neuroscience

31 Oct

Congratulations to Dr. Brunno R. Levone who graduated with a PhD in Neuroscience at the autumn graduations on October 26^th 2018. A Brazilian citizen, Dr. Levone's PhD studies were funded by the Science without Borders programme of the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

Hons BSc Neuroscience Graduate Katie Togher is conferred with PhD in Neuroscience

31 Oct

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Togher who graduated with a PhD in Neuroscience at the autumn graduations on October 26th 2018. Katie is already a graduate from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience having graduated with an honours BSc Neuroscience in 2013.

Prof Cryan profiled in UCC's Independent Thinking Magazine

30 Oct

Professor John Cryan has been profiled in the current edition of 'Independent Thinking', University College Cork's flagship magazine.

Anatomy and Neuroscience for Transition Year Programme 2019. Applications now being accepted

25 Oct

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience is now accepting applications for the forthcoming Anatomy and Neuroscience for Transition Year Students course which will run from Monday 29th April to Thursday 2nd May 2019.

Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience hosts International Serotonin Research Conference – “Serotonin on the Wild Atlantic Way”

03 Sep

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience and APC Microbiome Ireland, welcomed worldwide delegates to the International Society for Serotonin Research Conference – “Serotonin on the Wild Atlantic Way” which was held in University College Cork on July 15 to July 18th 2018 and included some of the leading serotonin researchers in the world.

Anatomy & Neuroscience Graduations Summer 2018

25 Jun

Congratulations to Dr James O'Leary and Dr Ciaran O'Leime on their recent PhD conferring.

Prof Cryan & colleagues appear in RTE Documentary "Stressed"

14 Jun

'Stressed' a RTE production aired on RTE1 over two concectuive nights explored the science of stress.

Prof Cryan on CTV Breakfast TV in Calgary Canada

13 Jun

Prof Cryan chats to Calgary TV's 'CTV Morning Live' host Courtney Ketchen about the efffects of gut health on mood.

Neuroscience Stand at Summer Open Day

21 May

The Department of Antatomy and Neuroscience hosted a very lively Neuroscience stand at the recent Summer Open day in UCC. Staff and researchers from the department chatted to TY students from all over Munster interested in a career in neuroscience at this two day event.

New Anatomy collaboration between UCC and CIT

04 May

Professor John Cryan, Head of Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience UCC and Professor Ger Kelly, Head of Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Manufacturing Engineering, Cork Institute of Technology have recently announced the commencement of a collaboration on one of CIT’s flagship degree programmes, the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) (Level 8) Biomedical Engineering.

Cork Neuroscience Centre BRAIN CONNECTIONS Open Day

27 Apr

Dementia and Neurodegenetation Network Ireland DNNI in association with Cork NeuroScience Centre hosted a very successful public outreach event in UCC on Saturday 10th March 2018. Experts from the Cork Neuroscience Centre gathered to raise awareness of causes and symptoms of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease, and to explain the latest research into how these conditions can be understood, treated and managed.

Prof Cryan honoured by University of Antwerp

04 Apr

Congratulations to Professor John Cryan who was conferred with an honorary docotorate by the University of Antwerp on 29th March 2018.

Prof Cryan in two Guardian Articles

03 Apr

The work of Professor Cryan and his team features in two articles in The Guardian newspaper.

Prof Cryan speaks at World Government Summit in Dubai

13 Mar

Prof John Cryan invited by the UAE's Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing spoke at the World Government Summit 'Global Dialogue for Happiness' in Dubai on February 10th 2018.

BioEssays cover features Cowan, Cryan article

09 Mar

Congratulations to Dr Caitlin Cowan et al. whose recent paper has been featured on the cover of BioEssays. 

Recent Conferring

01 Mar

Congratulations to Dr Mutahira Lone who was conferred with a PhD in Anatomy at the Spring College of Medicine and Health conferring ceremony held on February 23rd 2018.

Department holds Biennial Thanksgiving Service

28 Feb

The Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience hosted its fourth Thanksgiving Service in memory of the people who donated their bodies for medical research. An important date in the Calender of the College of Medicine & Health at UCC, the Thanksgiving Service was held in the Honan Chapel UCC on Monday February 19th 2018. The service is a non-denominational celebration of the lives of all donors and especially of those donors who were part of the donation programme in the past two years.

Cork scientist skypes into an Australian blues bar…

20 Feb

Professor Cryan on Australian ABC TV discussing 'killing the blues via your microbiome' with Nutrition Scientist Dr Joanna McMillan 

Book Launch: The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science of the Gut-Brain Connection

08 Feb

A new book, ‘The Psychobiotic Revolution’, by Scott C. Anderson,‎ John F. Cryan,‎ and Ted Dinan, was launched on Tuesday evening in the Staff Common room by UCC President, Professor Patrick O'Shea.

Neuroscience outreach to RDS Young Scientist Competition

23 Jan

The pupils from Scoil Naomh Fionan, Nohoval, Co. Cork embarked on an exciting journey of discovery into the world of gut bacteria. Along with Scientist and lecturer Dr. Siobhain O’Mahony they carried out a set of experiments investigating the impact of different food types on concentration levels in the classroom.

Dr André Toulouse secures SFI funding for a major upgrade of the UCC Biosciences Imaging Centre.

22 Jan

Dr André Toulouse, Director of the Biosciences Imaging Centre and Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience has received major funding from Science Foundation Ireland Infrastructure programme.

Advanced Anatomical Skills 2017-2018 – Another successful year!

22 Jan

In 2013, the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience launched its AN3000 – Advanced Anatomical Skills module to complement its anatomy teaching to medical students. The course, offered as a student-selected module, allows students to appreciate Anatomy in a non-pressurised manner and is ideal for students with an interest in surgery, radiology or other anatomically-oriented disciplines of medicine.

Danka Kozareva's image selected for the cover of the journal Hippocampus

09 Jan

Congratulations to Danka Kozareva whose confocal image was selected by the journal Hippocampus for the cover of the January issue, 2018.

Dr Don O'Leary retires from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience

21 Dec

Congratulatons to Dr Don O'Leary on his retirement after 39 years service from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience.

Dr Lone presents paper at Symposium in George Washington University

20 Dec

Dr Mutahira Lone,  presented a paper at the ‘Knowledge Retention Across Curricular Models’ symposium held in the George Washington University, Washington D.C. on the 8th of December. 

Shauna Wallace-Fitzsimons awarded poster prize at New Horizons Conference

14 Dec

Congratulations to Ms Shauna Wallace Fitzsimons PhD student in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience who was awarded runner-up for best poster presentation at the New Horizons Medical Research conference held in UCC on December 7th.

New Horizons for Muhammad Javaid as he presents at UCC Medical Conference

13 Dec

Muhammad Javaid, a PhD student in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience presented his research findings as a poster at the New Horizons in Medical Research conference held in UCC, Western Gateway Building on 7th December 2017.

Prof Cryan Profiled in Guardian, Irish Times & Independent

28 Nov

The research work of Professor Cryan and his colleagues features in the Guardian, Irish Times and Irish Independent newspapers this week.

Anatomy for Transition Year five day Programme

28 Nov

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience will host Transition Year students for a 5 day course exploring the structure and function of the human body at multiple levels. The course will take place April 30^th – May 4^th 2018. Places are limited.

Cork Neuroscientists hosted at the Embassy of Ireland USA

22 Nov

In recognition of the Irish contribution to the field of Neuroscience, the Ambassador of Ireland Daniel Mulhall hosted Irish delegates of the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington DC to an Irish Neuroscience Social at the Embassy of Ireland in Washington DC. Many US-based colleagues  also attended a highly enjoyable evening as well

Congratulations Prof John Cryan named a 2017 Highly Cited Researcher

17 Nov

Congratulations to Prof. John Cryan for being named among the world's most Highly Cited Researchers of 2017 by Clarivate Analytics.  Prof Cryan's research publications have ranked among the top 1% most cited works in the field of Neuroscience and Behavior worldwide.

Dr Joy Balta interviewed for Anatomy Education Podcast

16 Nov

In an initiative supported by the American Association of Anatomists, Dr Joy Balta was invited by Dr. James Pickering from the University of Leeds to take part in a series of podcasts in which Anatomy teachers from around the world share their views and research in anatomical education.

Prof John Cryan awarded UCC Research Communicator of the year 2017

09 Oct

Congratulations to Professor John F. Cryan, Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience/APC Microbiome Institute, winner of the 'UCC Research Communicator of the year 2017' award. The UCC Research Awards Programme for 2017 awards were presented by UCC President Professor Patrick O'Shea at the UCC Awards Ceremony held last Thursay 5th October in the Aula Maxima.

Prof. John Cryan, first Irish President of European Behavioural Pharm Soc

05 Sep

Professor John Cryan, Head of Dept. Anatomy & Neuroscience and Principal Investigator in the APC Microbiome Institute has been selected to be the new President of European Behavioural Pharmacology Society at its biennial meeting held in Heraklion, Crete this weekend.

UCC neuroscientist awarded distinguished scientist prize

28 Aug

Professor John Cryan, Head of the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience and Principal Investigator in the APC Microbiome Institute, will become the first UCC scientist to be awarded the Tom Connor Distinguished Investigator Award from Neuroscience Ireland later today (August 28).

Prof. Cryan takes part in TEDx Ha'penny Bridge

27 Jun

Prof. Cryan spoke at a TEDx Ha'penny Bridge event recently held Anne Street South, Dublin.

Link to his talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKxomLM7SVc&feature=youtu.be

Prof. Cryan receives Prestigious Research Mentor Award from American Gastroenterology Association

15 Jun

At its annual meeting in Chicago (Digestive Disease Week 2017) recently, the newly formed Microbiome and Microbial Diseases of the GI Tract Section of  American Gastroenterology Association awarded Prof Cryan its prestigious Research Mentor award.

New taught 'MSc in Human Anatomy' now accepting applicants

12 Jun

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience is delighted to announce the launch of its new 12 month taught MSc degree in Human Anatomy.

Anatomy FLAME lab hosts Inaugural Focused Plastic Surgery Trauma Course

01 Jun

The inaugural one day ' Focused Plastic Surgery Trauma Course'  was held in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience's FLAME laboratory on Saturday 27th May 2017. The course was attended by trainee plastic surgery and orthopaedic surgeons from all over Ireland and Europe with a special interest in trauma.

Professor Cryan formally welcomed to RIA at recent Acceptance Ceremony

29 May

Congratulations to Professor John F. Cryan who along with two other UCC academics, Professor Barry O'Sullivan and Professor Fergus Shanahan have been formally welcomed as members of the Royal Irish Academy at an Admittance Ceremony on Friday 26th May 2017

BSc Neuroscience Class 2017 - A Step Ahead

29 May

Congratulations to the Neuroscience class of 2017 who have now competed their undergraduate studies in UCC and will graduate with a BSc in Neuroscience in the coming months.

New BSc Medical and Health Sciences Degree launched at UCC Open Day

19 May

The BSc in Medical and Health Sciences generated a lot of interest at the School of Medicine area of the Spring Open day held this week in the Aula Maxima. Professor Aideen Sullivan, course coordinator was on hand to chat about the new programme to Guidance Counsellors and interested Transition Year students.

Great interest in Neuroscience at the Spring Open Day

18 May

The Neuroscience Stand was of great interest to the many transtion year students and their career guidance teachers who visited UCC for the annual Spring Open Day.  Dr Yvonne Nolan Neuroscience course coordinator and volunteers from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience were delighted with the interest shown by students and career guidance teachers in the BSc Neuroscience degree.

Signals from the gut to the brain act as regulators of the fear response.

16 May

A paper by Prof John Cryan, Dr Alan Hoban and Dr Gerard Clarke published recently in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has generated considerable interest in the Press. The research team have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the regulation of fear responses. 'It is turning upside down how we might develop strategies for fear and anxiety. It is a very exciting time for us” said Prof Cryan

Professor Aideen Sullivan Develops BSc Medical & Health Sciences degree.

17 May

The new BSc Medical and Health Sciences degree programme developed by Professor Aideen Sullivan has been passed by the University Academic Programme Approval Panel and is due to take its first students in September 2018.

Congrats to PhD student Katie Togher finalist in 'Science for All' competition

11 Apr

Congratulations to Katie Togher an Honours Neuroscience graduate in 2013 and currently a PhD researcher in the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience/Obstetrics & Gynaecology/Infant/APC Microbiome Institute who was recently selected as finalist in the 'Science for All' competition.

Graduate of the Year 2016: Seán Whelan Intercalated Neuroscience graduate

30 Mar

Congratulations to Seán Whelan, BSc (Intercalated) Neuroscience Graduate 2016 who has been awarded the College of SEFS (Science, Engineering & Food Science) Graduate of the Year 2016 Award. Top-ranked students in each discipline are eligible for the award which recognises both academic excellence and extracurricular activities, and the recipient is selected by a panel from across the College.    

FLAME team gets new Technical Officer

29 Mar

The FLAME lab are delighted to welcome new Technical Officer Wayne Sheehan to their team.  Having worked in a variety of careers to date Wayne is looking forward to his new position in the department.

Department welcomes Erasmus students from the Netherlands

29 Mar

The Department would like to welcome four Dutch students who have recently begun six month internships in the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience.

Professor John F Cryan elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy

23 Mar

Congratulations to Professor John F Cryan who has been elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, having been identified and recognised by the Academy as one of Ireland’s world class researchers.

Third & fourth year Neuroscience students explore 'Gut Instinct' at Glucksman

15 Mar

Under the guidance of Professor Cryan, and Neuroscience co-ordinators Dr Yvonne Nolan (fourth year co-ordinator), and Dr Siobhain O'Mahony (third year co-ordinator), a large group of Neuroscience students from the department of Anatomy and Neuroscience visited the Glucksman Gallery this week, to to explore 'Gut Instinct: Art, Food and Feeling Exhibition' currently showing. 

Irish Times visits Gut Instinct Art, Food and Feeling exhibition at Glucksman

14 Mar

Irish Times Journalist Colette Sheridan visits the 'Gut Instinct: Art, Food and Feeling Exhibition' currently showing in the Glucksman Gallery, and speaks to co-curator of the exhibition Professor John F. Cryan.

Dr. Shane Hegarty speaks on struggle at 'FiftyTwoWords' event

07 Mar

The word ‘Struggle’ was explored at the dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum Dublin on the 8th of December 2016.  Among the invited speakers was Dr. Shane Hegarty, lecturer and researcher in the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience.

Brazilian PhD student Brunno Levone meets President of Ireland

28 Feb

Brunno Rocha Levone a PhD student in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience was delighted to meet President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins at the opening of the 'Irish in Latin America Exhibition' held recently in the Aula Maxima University College Cork.

Minister for Training and Skills visits Prof Cryan's Lab

27 Feb

Minister for Training and Skills John Halligan visited Prof Cryan's lab on February 17^th as part of a visit to Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres based in University College Cork.

Prof Cryan profiled in Swedish Press

24 Feb

The Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet 'The Swedish Daily News' has profiled the work of Professor John Cryan

Prof. Cryan's research profiled in Irish Examiner & Sunday Times

24 Feb

The Sunday Times and Irish Examiner both profiled the work of Professor John Cryan and his team in their publications this week.

Aideen Sullivan appointed Editor in Chief of Neuronal Signalling

16 Feb

Congratulations to Professor Aideen Sullivan who has been appointed Editor in Chief of the recently launched journal 'Neuronal Signaling'. Developed by the Biochemical Society and published by Portland press, Neuronal Signaling publishes high-quality molecular and cellular neuroscience research.

Department researchers Hegarty O'Keeffe & Sullivan put heart into their work

16 Feb

Congratulations to Shane Hegarty, Gerard O'Keeffe and Aideen Sullivan whose image has been selected for the cover of the recently launced journal 'Neuronal Signaling'.

Today's Irish Times & Irish Examiner feature 'Stress Busters' Cryan and Dinan

24 Jan

Todays Irish Times and Examiner both feature the work of Professor John Cryan and Professor Ted Dinan. The Irish Times article 'Irish based scientists find a way to beat stress by eating', The Examiner 'Prebiotics ‘can lessen effects of stress’, say scientists'

Dr. Shane Hegarty receives ILM Certificate for PSRL Course

23 Jan

Congratulations to Dr. Shane Hegarty, lecturer and researcher in the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience, who recently completed the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)-endorsed Epigeum’s ‘Professional Skills for Research Leaders’ course.

Prof. Cryan's research profiled on Danish TV

19 Jan

Prof Cryan and his research team are featured in a Danish science television programme 'Sundhedsmagasinet' which was broadcast in Denmark on the 10th January 2017

Nice profile of Prof Cryan's work broadcast on Chilean news station '24 Horas'

13 Jan

Chilean TV News Station 24 HORAS features Prof Cryan's work in news report 'El desconocido impacto de las bacterias en nuestro cuerp' 

Prof Cryan profiled in 'El Mercurio' national paper of record in Chile

10 Jan

Big news story in the national paper of record in Chile today- A report of Professor John F.Cryan's presentation as Guest Speaker at the VI Futures Congress in Chile, features on the front page of Chile's national paper of record El Mercurio.

Prof Cryan speaks at Chilean Government-sponsored Congress of the Future

09 Jan

Prof. John F. Cryan (Dept. Anatomy & Neuroscience and APC Microbiome Institute) has been  invited to participate as Guest Speaker at the VI Futures Congress on behalf of Her Excellency the President Michelle Bachelet, the Government of the Republic of Chile, the Chilean Congress and the Chilean Academy of Sciences.