Opening of New €5 Million UCC Paediatric Academic Unit

19 Jun

The first integrated paediatric academic unit in Ireland was officially opened on Monday 18th June by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, T.D.

INFANT secures €800,000 to enable better clinical trails for infants and children

22 May

Launch of ‘In4Kids’ - a new Irish paediatric trial network to support research developing new medicines for children

Athena Swan Bronze award: School of Pharmacy

15 May

Congratulations to the School of Pharmacy who were awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in acknowledgment of its demonstrated commitment to promote the advancement of STEMM careers for women in higher education.

Adjunct and Adjunct Clinical Appointments

26 Mar

The College of Medicine and Health recently celebrated their Adjunct and Adjunct Clinical Appointments in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex UCC.

INMED 2018

05 Feb

Event: The annual scientific meeting INMED is taking place this week, 7th - 9th February 2018, in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC. 

Doctor for a day - UCC Transitions Students into Medicine

02 Feb

Friday 2 February 2018: 107 school children from across Ireland will descend to University College Cork’s School of Medicine today to attend ‘Prep-for Med.’

Undergraduate Quercus College Scholarships 2017

11 Dec

The annual Quercus College Scholarship ceremony, held in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork took place on Thursday 7th December 2017.

Dr Paule Cotter – an Outstanding Role Model

02 Nov

Paule Cotter, MD, FRCPath, FRCP, died on October 9, aged 74, after a short illness.

INFANT Centre Announces Collaboration with the HRB Mother & Baby Network

11 Oct

INFANT Centre announces collaboration with the HRB Mother & Baby Network to investigate the benefits of an additional diagnostic blood test to improve the outcomes of pregnant women with suspected pre-eclampsia.

Medical Graduates Association Scientific Conference

10 Oct

The Medical Graduates Association Scientific Conference is taking place on 4th November 2017 at University College Cork, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex G.04.

1st UCC PhD by Prior Published Work

05 Oct

On 3^rd October 2017 Richard L Angelo MD, successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis (Proficiency-Based Progression Training: Quality Assured Preparation for the Practice of Surgery).

International Stillbirth Alliance Conference Comes to Ireland

22 Sep

The International Stillbirth Alliance Conference 2017 (ISA 2017) will for the first time ever be held in Ireland.

Prof. John Cryan, First Irish President of European Behavioural Pharmacology Society

05 Sep

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

UCC Study Questions Validity of HPAT-Ireland as Selection Tool

05 Sep

A study of 290 medical students from University College Cork (UCC) carried out by UCC researchers highlights the lack of connection between the students’ performance in the Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT-Ireland) and their self-reported empathy levels.

New Study Highlights Need for a Weight Loss Surgery Strategy

13 Jul

Data from a recent study carried out by the ESPRIT (Evidence to Support Prevention, Implementation and Translation) research group led by Professor Patricia Kearney at the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork (UCC), estimate that current weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) provision in Ireland meets less than 0.1% of the need.

The ASSERT Centre together with foundation partner Mentice introduce a state-of-the-art training solution for stroke

29 Jun

International Faculty and course attendees at the Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke training program held at the ASSERT Centre today. The program provides a close to reality replica of the environment experienced by physicians when performing the procedure.  The program was held in conjunction with our foundation partner Mentice and is kindly sponsored by Stryker NV.

Regulatory Science Symposium

20 Jun

Upcoming Regulatory Science Symposium to attract more than 70 experts from Industry, Academia and Regulatory Bodies from all over Europe

Study of schoolchildren soft drink consumption patterns suggests taxing sugar sweetened soft drinks could help fight obesity epidemic

18 May

A study of the soft drink consumption patterns of more than 1000 schoolchildren presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal (17-20 May) shows that overweight and obese children tend to drink more sugar sweetened soft drinks than normal weight children. 

UCC Medicine Graduate Wins Hippocrates Poetry Prize

16 May

Congratulations to Dr Kathy D’Arcy, UCC Medicine Graduate (2003), who came first in the healthcare professional category of the Hippocrates Poetry Prize, an international award for poetry about medicine and healthcare. 

ASSERT Centre hosts the annual Irish Association for Simulation Symposium

03 May

It was a full house at the worldclass ASSERT Centre, College of Medicine and Health, UCC as the 2nd annual symposium of the Irish Association for Simulation got under way.

New animations to optimise care of lung disease patients to be launched at Cork University Hospital

13 Apr

Using Local Technologies to Improve Experience of Patients

12 April 2017: An innovative new series of locally developed patient education animations that will accompany chronic lung disease patients on their care journey from hospital to home was launched at Cork University Hospital today.

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED BETWEEN INFANT & GLOBAL PARTNERS TO EXPLORE OPTIMAL NUTRITION FOR PREMATURE INFANTS

07 Apr

Science Foundation Ireland and Industry Partners Commit Funding to Support the PiNPoINT Study 

Guidelines for thyroid disorders in older people outdated

05 Apr

A mildly underactive thyroid gland (subclinical hypothyroidism) is a common condition in older age, affecting up to one-in-ten older men and women. 

Success for Medical Student Societies at UCC Society Awards

27 Mar

The Medical Student Societies at UCC saw great success at this year’s UCC Society Awards. 

Consultants Open Evening at ASSERT

24 Mar

It was a case of “all hands on deck” for surgical and medical consultants yesterday evening as practical demonstrations took place at the world-class training and research ASSERT Centre, College of Medicine and Health, UCC.

Adjunct Appointments and Adjunct Clinical Appointments

03 Mar

The College of Medicine and Health celebrated their Adjunct and Adjunct Clinical Appointments on Thursday 2nd March in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.

MELANOMA STUDY DAY

15 Feb

MELANOMA STUDY DAY

MARCH 10^TH 2017

VENUE: MAIN LECTURE THEATRE, CORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Time:  9.30AM TO 4.00 PM

‘Close to the Edge’ Exhibition Launched in UCC’s Jennings Gallery

13 Feb

Edge, an exhibition by New York born artist Sheila Kingston, opened on Thursday February 9^{th in} University College Cork’s Jennings Gallery.

INFANT Appoints Professor Declan Devane as new PI

13 Feb

INFANT, the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research, has today announced that Professor Declan Devane will join as a Principal Investigator. 

Doctor for a day-UCC Transitions Students into Medicine.

31 Jan

103 school children from across Ireland will descend to University College Cork’s School of Medicine today to attend ‘Prep-for Med.’

Cork researchers on the trail of a novel treatment that ‘tames’ cancer cells

30 Jan

A Cork-based charity has launched a major campaign to fund-raise for a ground-breaking research project which is hoped to lead to the development of a novel treatments for the blood cancer, leukaemia.

Dr Eanna Falvey Announced as Head of Medical for the British & Irish Lions 2017 Tour

19 Jan

Dr Eanna Falvey, Senior Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine, UCC, announced as Head of Medical for the British & Irish Lions 2017 Tour

The British & Irish Lions announced on Wednesday, January 18, three major appointments for the 2017 tour to New Zealand, Head Analyst Rhodri Bown, Head of Medical Eanna Falvey and Head of Strength & Conditioning Paul Stridgeon will support head coach Warren Gatland and his coaching team on the 10-match tour. 

Prof Mary Horgan visits Thailand

12 Jan

Prof Mary Horgan, Dean, School of Medicine and Mr Gearoid McCarthy, UCC ASEAN Development Manager, recently visited  Thailand to discuss collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, specifically discussing student elective exchanges.

Quercus College Scholars 2016

16 Dec

The annual Quercus College Scholarship ceremony, held in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork took place on Thursday 8th December 2016.

First Woman President Designate Elected at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

13 Dec

Professor Mary Horgan will succeed Professor Frank Murray as President in October 2017

Maternity Services Welcomes First Babies with Electronic Health Record

13 Dec

The  introduction of Irelands Maternal & Newborn Clinical Management System( MN-CMS) will see the implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) for all women and babies in maternity services in Ireland.  

Launch of Ireland’s own SIA Society: Celebrating Nursing Excellence

09 Dec

The newly established SIA Society held their very first Inaugural Induction Ceremony at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork.

SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR: Healthy Aging – Focus on Caregiver Stress and Cognition

08 Dec

Caring for a relative with dementia comes with an underappreciated cost to the health of the caregiver. This important and unpaid work may contribute considerable stress to the caregiver.

A celebration of the Irish contribution to healthcare in the UK at the Embassy of Ireland in London

08 Dec

The London Chapter of the UCC Alumni Association organised a special event hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in London in partnership with University College Cork on 29th November at 6.00pm.  The focus of the event was a celebration of the Irish contribution to healthcare in the UK.  

MSc Clinical Pharmacy Postgraduate Course of the Year

08 Dec

UCC’s MSc in Clinical Pharmacy has won Postgraduate Course of the Year in the Health Sciences category at the gradireland Higher Education Awards.

New Horizons Conference 2016

24 Nov

A Scientific Conference organised by the School of Medicine Research & Postgraduate Affairs Committee UCC is taking place on Thursday 8th December 2016. Free Registration will take place from 8am onwards on the day in the main foyer of the Western Gateway Building UCC.

PUBLIC SEMINAR: CARING Perspectives: Living with Dementia and the Caregiver Experience

18 Nov

A public seminar entitled 'CARING Perspectives: Living with Dementia and the Caregiver Experience' will take place on Monday 28^th November, 2016 at 2-6pm in the Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC.

Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day

18 Nov

The Graduate Entry Medicine Open Day takes place on November 26th!

REACT to harmful drinking among Irish third-level students’

17 Nov

A new pilot initiative aimed at tackling excessive alcohol consumption among third-level students’ across Ireland has been launched in UCC.

New home ‘delivered’ for UCC’s College of Medicine and Health

11 Nov

Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has today opened the new home for the University College Cork’s College of Medicine and Health’s Offices in Erinville, where generations of babies entered this world- where so many lives, and so many stories began.

UCC-led EU training network ‘PEARRL’ kicks off’

09 Nov

PEARRL (Pharmaceutical Education And Research with Regulatory Links) is a European Training Network (ETN) for innovative drug formulation strategies and biopharmaceutics tools with regulatory application.

Hands and arms at risk

21 Oct

Research from University College Cork has shown that practicing employed and self-employed therapists in Ireland- including chartered physiotherapists, physical therapists and athletics therapists- are more likely to suffer from work-related upper limb disorders.

UCC Launches Paramedic Course

18 Oct

University College’s Cork School of Medicine has announced the introduction of a BSc (Hons) Paramedic Studies (Practitioner Entry) degree for registered Paramedics.

First research grant in Traffic Medicine awarded to UCC research team

18 Oct

The €40, 000 grant was awarded by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), in association with the National Programme Office for Traffic Medicine (NPOTM) following a competitive process.

Bon Secours Hospital and UCC School of Nursing and Midwifery Conference

26 Sep

A Mindfulness Conference- jointly organised by the Bon Secours Hospital in conjunction with University College Cork’s School of Nursing and Midwifery- has focused on how to develop a supportive culture for Healthcare Professionals.

Lean Green Belt Ceremony

22 Sep

Eight staff members received their Lean Green Belts at the Green Belt Certification Ceremony recently held at the College of Medicine and Health, UCC

Irish Street Medicine Symposium 2016

29 Sep

A national conference on Health and Homelessness was held in University College Cork on Saturday 24^th September 2016.

Electronic App Preparing Students’ For Professional Practice

23 Sep

A Symposium entitled ‘Future Professional Practice - A Step in the Right Direction’ will see experts from medicine, nursing and pharmacy gather in University College Cork to discuss the use of digital tools to enhance inter-professional learning on clinical and practical placements for students’.

Health Innovation Hub Ireland launched by Minister Simon Harris TD

26 Sep

Mr Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health today officially launched Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI).  Ireland’s first national Health Innovation Hub will directly improve treatment and care for patients

Early Detection Saves Lives-Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

20 Sep

Over 570 people are diagnosed with Mouth, Head & Neck Cancer in Ireland each year resulting in over four deaths per week.

UCC and DeafHear Announce Partnership

07 Sep

University College Cork’s Department of Speech and Hearing Science and DeafHear have today announced the establishment of a partnership which will see DeafHear supporting UCC’s MSc. in Audiology programme.

Minister Harris announces a new programme to advance clinical research capability among doctors

14 Sep

A team of Irish clinical academics have secured one of seven major awards that have been made across the UK and Ireland by Wellcome*. 

MGA Scientific Conference - 8th September 2016

26 Aug

The Medical Graduates Association Scientific Conference will take place on 8th September 2016 in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, G10.

UCC Banks On Biobank

19 Aug

University College Cork and the INFANT centre have opened a new Biobank facility which will enable the improved curation and protection of human biological samples.

Dr Keelin O’Donoghue to Lead Implementation of National Standards for Bereavement Care

10 Aug

The Minister for Health, Mr Simon Harris T.D., today launched the HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death. These new standards clearly define the care parents and families can expect to receive following a pregnancy loss or perinatal death. The standards will be implemented and applied across the health service in all appropriate hospitals and settings

School of Pharmacy, UCC welcomes its first International Summer School Students

10 Aug

The UCC Clinical Pharmacy Summer School has been organised in association with Future University in Egypt (FUE).  UCC and FUE have an existing cooperation agreement whereby UCC supports the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries, FUE in the delivery of an enhanced Pharmacy degree programme by FUE in Cairo.

UCC secures Bronze Athena SWAN award

05 Aug

University College Cork (UCC) has become the third university in Ireland to receive the Bronze Athena SWAN award, recognising its efforts to promote gender equality in higher education.

STOPP/START Leads to Reduction in adverse drug reactions among elderly patients

28 Jul

A Health Research Board funded study has shown how a simple intervention, can substantially reduce adverse drug reactions and make significant savings to patient and exchequer medication costs.

The science underpinning the training of surgeons for 21st century medicine

08 Jul

In a study published by the Journal of Surgical Education, on the 100 most cited articles in the area of surgical education Dr Anthony Gallagher, Director of Research at the ASSERT Centre, UCC achieved the greatest number of first author publications in the top 100, authored two of the top ten ranked articles including the number one cited paper “Virtual Reality Training improves Operating Room Performance”.

Researchers Call for National Vitamin D Guidelines for Pregnant Women

29 Jun

Cork study shows that 17% of pregnant women have a Vitamin D deficiency amongst 1786 mothers surveyed at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

June 2016 Graduations

17 Jun

Congratulations to our most recent graduates from the College of Medicine and Health, who graduated at UCC's Summer Conferrings on Thursday 16th June 2016.

INFANT Centre Welcomes Two Principal Investigators

02 Jun

INFANT’s directors and Executive Management Team are delighted to announce Dr Keelin O’Donoghue and Prof Jonathan Hourihane will join the INFANT Centre team as Principal Investigators.

2016 Medical Conferring Address by Dr. Rob Landers

27 May

UCC's School of Medicine waved goodbye to 203 students' this afternoon as they enter a new life as doctors, surgeons and clincians.  Dr. Rob Landers, Chief Clinical Director SSWHG & Surgical Pathologist UHW Ireland delivered the conferring address:

Cancer Cookbook launched for Patients With Swallowing Difficulties

20 May

University College Cork and Breakthrough Cancer Research have launched a cookbook for cancer patients experiencing chewing or swallowing difficulties. The book, entitled ‘Eating Well with swallowing difficulties in cancer,’ will be available free of charge to cancer patients throughout Ireland.

National Cancer Registry Board appoints new Director

17 May

The National Cancer Registry Board is pleased to announce the appointment, in association with University College Cork, of Professor Kerri Clough Gorr as Director of the National Cancer Registry and University College Cork’s first Professor of Cancer Epidemiology.

CoMH Precipitates National CAO Demand Trends

12 May

As 8,000 secondary school students' attend UCC for the Spring Open day, the College of Medicine and Health has recieved confirmation that it is excelling in national CAO demand trends.

Nurse for a day: Transition Year Students Get a Headstart.

29 Apr

Thirty transition year pupils from nine schools across Cork descended to University College Cork’s College of Medicine and Health

Palliative Care Approach For Parkinson’s disease.

26 Apr

Guidelines on the assessment and management of the palliative care needs of Parkinson’s disease launched

Linking Pharmacy Education and Practice

21 Apr

Professor Stephen Byrne,  Professor John O’ Halloran , Dr Maura Kinahan and Dr Catriona Bradley presented to a packed room in UCC in April.

Teddy Bear Hospital Reopens in UCC

12 Apr

Students from University College Cork’s School of Medicine have today reopened UCC’s College of Medicine and Health’s Teddy Bear Hospital. The hospital opens annually as a community outreach activity and aims to reduce the fear that many children have when they visit the doctor.

Dr. Gallagher Receives Satava Award for Advance Technology in Medicine

11 Apr

The Satava award, one of the most prestigious awards in the area of advanced technologies in medicine, has been awarded to Dr. Anthony Gallagher-- Professor and Director of Research at the ASSERT Centre, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork.

Prof George Shorten speaks at Tyndall Technology Days

08 Apr

Prof George Shorten speaks about the ASSERT Centre at the Tyndall Technology Days Seminar.

UCC Medical Students Battle Dragons

16 Mar

The School of Medicine, University College Cork (UCC), has launched a new module called ‘Business Skills in Medicine’ to their undergraduate medical curriculum. It is designed to expose medical students to the business skills required to develop cost-effective practices.

Skin Barrier Linked to Childhood Allergies

08 Mar

Research from paediatricians in University College Cork’s School of Medicine has revealed that a weakness of a newborn infant’s skin barrier can help predict which child will develop food allergies, and could in the future be used to intervene to prevent both food allergy and other allergic conditions such as asthma during the course of their childhood.

Gordon Watson Intern’s Award Evening

04 Mar

On Monday 15^th February, the third Gordon Watson Intern’s Award Evening was co hosted by UCC and RCSI.

Creation of University Hospital Kerry

02 Mar

The Minister for Health, Dr Leo Varadkar formally renames University Hospital Kerry on Friday February 19^th.

UCC Engage Mental Health Research Network

17 Feb

Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Primary Care, Social Care and Mental Health Kathleen Lynch, has today launched ENGAGE (Interdisciplinary Clinical Mental Health Research Network) in University College Cork’s College of Medicine and Health.

HRB invests €5.7 million in research leaders in health

15 Feb

The Health Research Board has appointed four new Research Leaders in the areas of suicide prevention, safe prescribing, dementia care and team leadership in the health services.

Collaborative Research to Address Future Requirements of Ireland’s ageing Population

12 Feb

The Health Service Executive’s Cost Accounting and Funding Unit and UCC’s College of Medicine and Health and Cork University Business School, have today announced the establishment of a research project which aims to advance the quality and efficiency of primary, community and social care amongst Ireland’s ageing population.

UCC Checks-up Tomorrows Doctors

01 Feb

100 school children from across Ireland descend to University College Cork’s (UCC) School of Medicine to attend the fifth annual ‘Prep-For Med’ today.

UCC Acknowledges Establishment of Health Innovation Hub Ireland

26 Jan

University College Cork (UCC) has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton and Minister for Health Leo Varadkar regarding the establishment of Health Innovation Hub Ireland.

UCC’s ASSERT signs Partnership Agreement with Mentice Sweden

21 Jan

University College Cork’s ASSERT Centre has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mentice AB, Gothenburg, Sweden, a world leader in cardiovascular and endovascular healthcare simulation training.

UCC contributes to Lancets ‘Ending Preventable Stillbirths’

19 Jan

Researchers and Clinicians from University College Cork (UCC) have contributed to the Lancet Stillbirth Series: Ending Preventable Stillbirths, which was launched globally today.

UCC Academics Launch Language Development and Language Impairment Book

15 Jan

For most children learning a language is an effortless achievement, yet for a minority it is a task fraught with difficulty. A new book launched by UCC academics Dr Ciara O’Toole and Professor Paul Fletcher aims to alter the way in which students and clinicians understand, and interact with children who experience such difficulties.

Quercus College Scholars 2015

11 Dec

The annual Quercus College Scholarship ceremony, held in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork took place on Thursday 3rd December 2015.

RCPI Opens Cork Office

04 Dec

The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland have opened their first national office outside of Dublin in UCC’s College of Medicine and Health. RCPI President, Professor Frank Murray unveiled a special plaque to seal the new partnership on Thursday December 3^rd in Brookfield Health Science Complex.

EndoSeek Seeks to Balloon Colonoscopy Completion Rates

19 Nov

EndoSeek was the winner of BioDesign 2015 which took place in Cork University Hospital today. ‘Biomedical Design: The Final Pitch’ featured the work of six interdisciplinary teams from UCC’s School of Medicine and School of Engineering who been solving and developing real-life clinical solutions to challenges in surgery, urology, radiology, emergency medicine and dentistry. 

Health Matters Matter

10 Nov

Laughter yoga, MMR & Flu vaccinations, mindfulness colouring books and an outdoor Tai Chi session will form part of a programme of over forty events and information stalls, which seeks to inform staff and students’ about the work of ‘Health Matters’ in University College Cork tomorrow.

SIVUH & UCC Dermatology Gynaecology Study Day

06 Nov

University College Cork and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital are organising a joint Dermatology Gynaecology Study Day on Saturday 7th November 2015 at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.

UCC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korean National Agency

02 Nov

University Colleges Cork’s School of Pharmacy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Agency for Administrative City Construction (NAACC) Sejong, Korea which formalises discussions on the construction of durable co-operation in the development of pharmacy education and medical/bio technology research in the future.

#OTandMe Celebrates World Occupational Therapy Day

27 Oct

University College Cork’s Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy will host an ‘OT over Tea’ event to mark World Occupational Therapy day on Tuesday October 27^th.

Diabetes and Heart-Disease Screening Study in Mitchelstown

22 Oct

Academics and researchers from University College Cork’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health have announced details of the Mitchelstown follow up study. The study seeks to understand the causes and underlying trends of heart disease and diabetes in middle aged men and women.

Minister launches reports from the National Suicide Research Foundation and the National Office for Suicide Prevention

20 Oct

Minister for State Kathleen Lynch will today launch the National Self-Harm Registry Annual Report 2014, along with the 2014 Annual Report of the National Office for Suicide Prevention.

School of Medicine UCC Welcomes Medical Council’s Report

16 Oct

The launch of the Medical Council’s third Your Training Counts along with the 2015 Medical Workforce Intelligence report by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has been welcomed by the School of Medicine, University College Cork. 

UCC Students win gold in Synthetic Biology competition

15 Oct

7 students from UCC brought home a gold medal this year in a prestigious synthetic biology competition held in Boston, USA from Sept 24^th – 28^th. 

Life-Saving Legislation Announced

15 Oct

New laws announced today by the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar have been warmly welcomed by two UCC health experts.

UCC holds Irish Association of Pharmacologists Annual Conference

12 Oct

University College Cork’s Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics will host this year’s annual conference of the Irish Association of Pharmacologists in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, on Friday 16^th October 2015.

Call for Tax on SSD’s

07 Oct

Wednesday 7 October 2015: Based on data from a soon to be released Cork school-based study, researchers at the Health Research Board Centre for Health and Diet Research have today announced their support for the Pre-Budget Submission from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and have called for a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.

Industry academia partnership aims to make pregnancy safer

29 Sep

CORK, IRELAND – 28 September 2015: The INFANT Centre (Irish Centre for Foetal and Neonatal Translational Research) at University College Cork (UCC), Bioscreen Health, laya healthcare and IBM launched the ‘LEANBH’ project in the Cork University Maternity Hospital today, designed to make pregnancy safer.

UCC, RCSI, TCD Sign Agreement to Create APPEL

22 Sep

In December 2014 the Irish Minister for Health, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), launched the new 5 year Master of Pharmacy Programme (MPharm) with the goal of helping future pharmacists better meet the changing needs of the healthcare system.

Early detection saves lives – Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

15 Sep

Wednesday 16th September is National Mouth Cancer Awareness Day. To mark the day, Cork University Dental School and Hospital will be running a ‘Be Mouth Cancer Aware’ Educational event with information on how to improve oral health, reduce the risk of mouth head and neck cancer and highlighting the warning signs of this disease.

Roll-out of EDUROAM Across South/South West Hospital Group

14 Sep

Monday 14 September 2015: Today, University College Cork, the Leadership team and the HSE ICT working group of the South/South West Hospital Group, have signalled their intention to roll-out the EDUROAM (education roaming) wireless network across its nine hospitals.

Regulatory Science Ireland connects with Cork Pharmaceutical Industry

10 Sep

The ever-increasing complexity of health care products requires a data driven, evidence based approach to their regulation. Regulatory Science Ireland (RSI) is a national response to these developments, and held a seminar on Tuesday September 8^th in Cork to strengthen links with the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industry.

Establishment of APC Microbiome Institute creates fifty new jobs

28 Aug

The formal launch of the APC Microbiome Institute takes place today with the announcement of  50 additional hi-tech jobs in Cork. The new jobs have arisen largely from the capacity of APC to attract new industrial partnerships.

CUMH Launches Comprehensive Guide for Expectant Parents

30 Jul

Thursday 30 July 2015: Cork University Maternity Hospital is today (Thursday, 30^th July 2015) launching a new guide for expectant parents attending preparation for birth and parenthood education classes at the hospital.

MSc in Technology Enhanced Learning for Health

22 Jul

The deadline is approaching for applications for the MSc in Technology Enhanced Learning for Health commencing in September 2015.

UCC and GSK Corporate Launch

21 Jul

GSK, one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has announced a new corporate partnership with University College Cork (UCC).

Annual Research Day 2015

18 Jun

The College of Medicine and Health, in conjunction with the INFANT Centre (Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research), annual Research day was held on Tuesday 16th June 2015 at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.

UCC Conferrings: 171 Students become Junior Doctors

29 May

Friday, May 29^th has seen 171 students from across the four corners of the globe end their undergraduate education in University College Cork as they are awarded Honours Degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics.

Dr. Carol Sinnott wins 3rd Prize at HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network

27 May

The HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network  held a national article writing competition to mark International Clinical Trials Day on May 20th 2015. 

NPEC publishes Severe Maternal Morbidity in Ireland Annual Report 2012 and 2013

20 May

The Severe Maternal Morbidity in Ireland Annual Report 2012 and 2013 is the second report from the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre’s (NPEC) national clinical audit on this topic.

Tales from the Andes

19 May

Dr Jackelina Pando Kelly and UCC medical students, Dept. Paediatrics and Child Health,

Jennings Gallery, UCC

21^st May – 27^th August 2015

Study launched to advance hygiene on hospital wards

05 May

Tuesday 5^th May is World Hand Hygiene Day, and coincides with an announcement from the Health Innovation Hub regarding the launch of an Infection Prevention and Hygiene Management study at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and University Hospital Waterford.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and the link to chronic diseases in later life

30 Apr

HRB-funded researchers at University College Cork have found people with multimorbidity (that is two or more chronic diseases at the same time) were more likely to report having adverse experiences in childhood than people without multimorbidity.

Pharmacy and Pharmacology Programmes Amongst World’s Top Fifty

29 Apr

University College Cork's School of Pharmacy, and Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, have today been positioned amongst the world’s top fifty programmes by QS – Publisher of international university rankings.

CUH opens an International Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

22 Apr

Cork University Hospital (CUH) has become the first hospital in Europe to initiate a novel prostate cancer clinical trial and is starting to assign a random tablet to men on the trial.

OPERAM

16 Apr

Dr Denis O’Mahony, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Geriatrician in the Department of Medicine at UCC, has received news that OPERAM, of which he is a Co-Principle Investigator, will be the beneficiary of a €3.735 million grant from the European Commission.

Medical Students operate Teddy Bear Hospital

15 Apr

Students from UCC’s Medical Society (Med Soc) have today launched their annual Teddy Bear Hospital, which aims to limit children’s apprehension surrounding visiting the doctor, a term known as “white-coat anxiety.”

Egans Hearing and UCC embark on corporate partnership

26 Mar

Egans Hearing and University College Cork’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences have today formalised their strategic partnership which will see Egan’s Hearing acting as a corporate partner of the recently launched MSc in Audiology.

National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre Study Day 2015

25 Mar

The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) recently hosted its annual Study Day in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin 8. 

School of Clinical Therapies, UCC launches MSc in Audiology

19 Mar

Thursday 19 March 2015: Deirdre Clune MEP, has today launched Ireland’s first master’s programme in audiology, which will see UCC’s College of Medicine and Health acting as the exclusive national provider of Audiology education in Ireland. 

INFANT Centre at UCC and IBM announce 'LEANBH'

19 Mar

Dublin, Ireland - 16 Mar 2015: IBM and the INFANT Centre at UCC announce ‘LEANBH’, a pilot research project providing remote healthcare monitoring to expectant mothers to improve the detection and treatment of hypertension and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

PREPARED Video

03 Mar

A video for the new National Primary Care Dementia project, PREPARED (Primary Care Education, Pathways and Research of Dementia) has recently been launched online.

PREPARED - Primary Care Education, Pathways and Research of Dementia

02 Mar

Monday 2 March 2015: Minister of State Kathleen Lynch has today launched PREPARED, a new national Primary Care Dementia project which aims to upskill and support GPs and Primary Care Team Members in order for patients to receive optimal, evidence-based dementia care.

Prep for Med School at UCC

05 Feb

The School of Medicine, UCC hosted a successful ‘Prep for Med-School’ day for Transition Year students at the Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC and Cork University Hospital on Friday 30^th January 2015.

Masters Degree in Dental Public Health – MDPH 2015-2016

03 Feb

Applications are invited for this 12-month Taught Masters Degree Programme, commencing in September 2015. The course is designed to facilitate health professionals in current employment with contact teaching hours Thursday evenings and Friday all day.

INFANT at UCC to use IBM Big Data & Analytics for monitoring of babies

27 Jan

LONDON, 27th January 2015: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is working with the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research (INFANT) at University College Cork (UCC) to help improve long-term outcomes for babies in neonatal intensive care through early and accurate detection of neurological problems.

Some newborn babies have a defective skin barrier before they get eczema

26 Jan

Data published today from BASELINE (Ireland’s first prospective birth cohort study) in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the world’s highest ranked allergy journal.

STOPP/START criteria into UK Best Practice Guidelines

22 Jan

STOPP/START : these are acronyms for the Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions (STOPP) and Screening Tool to Alert to the Right Treatment (START). The STOPP/START criteria were devised and validated in UCC for the purpose of detection of common instances of inappropriate prescribing in older people.

New Online MSc in Occupational Health

15 Jan

Thursday 15 January 2015: The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, reaches out to professionals and students throughout the world with a new online Masters in Occupational Health. The programme was officially launched today in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.

UCC innovation that 'rocked the world' in 2014

07 Jan

A UCC research project was chosen as one of eight Irish innovations that 'rocked the world in 2014' by Siliconrepublic.com Ireland’s leading technology news service.

New Horizons Research Conference 2014

16 Dec

An inaugural New Horizons Research Conference took place in the Western Gateway Building, UCC on Thursday 11^th December 2014.

Dr Deirdre Bennett receives HRB Award

08 Dec

It is one of two new projects that will benefit from a €300,000 investment to address policy needs in medical education research and foster research capacity in this sector in Ireland.

Collaboration between ASSERT and the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland

08 Dec

Thursday 4 December 2014, The ASSERT for Health Centre (Application of Science to Simulation, Education and Research on Training for Health Professionals) at University College Cork has entered into a new collaboration agreement with the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland (CAI).

Honorary Doctorate for Nobel Laureate Professor John O’Keefe

08 Dec

Nobel Prize winner Professor John O’Keefe will visit UCC on 15 December as he returns from Nobel Week, where he will receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver a lecture at a major neuroscience symposium.

Quercus College Scholars 2014

04 Dec

The annual Quercus College Scholarship ceremony, held in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork took place on Monday 1^st December 2014.

What Lies Beneath Exhibition, Jennings Gallery UCC

03 Dec

What Lies Beneath is Dr Maeve Doyle’s first solo exhibition of her medical illustrations and drawings which are adapted/altered slightly to convey a message ‘Anatomy with a twist, with an injection of life and fun’.

School of Medicine Prize-Giving Ceremony 2014

28 Nov

The annual School of Medicine Prize-Giving Ceremony took place on Friday 21 November, 2014 in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex.

UCC student innovation breathes new life into patients

27 Nov

NebulAid is the winner of the 2014 UCC Biomedical Design Innovation Award and the John Francis Burke Perpetual Trophy. The team, which is an interdisciplinary mix of UCC medical and engineering students, has developed an innovative solution to deliver medication more efficiently to the airways.

Tyndall and ASSERT present the future of technology enhanced learning

20 Nov

Tyndall National Institute and the ASSERT for Health Centre at UCC (Application of Science to Simulation Education Research & Training) have unveiled the future of ‘technology enhanced learning’ for healthcare professionals. Virtual reality, silicon and human simulators will save lives by limiting the adverse effects of invasive procedures and increase practitioners’ competence.

UCC Occupational Therapy Lecturers Receive Well-Deserved Recognition

18 Nov

High achieving occupational therapy lecturers from the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at University College Cork have received consecutive UCC President’s Awards due to their innovative forms of teaching.

Jack Flanagan Competition 2014

17 Nov

A team of final year medical students from University College Cork has won the 2014 Jack Flanagan intervarsity competition in Geriatric Medicine.

Professor Cryan's Research Profiled in Nature

17 Nov

Nature News, Gut–brain link grabs neuroscientists.  Idea that intestinal bacteria affect mental health gains ground.

Atlantic Corridor Medical Student Research Conference

12 Nov

An inaugural Atlantic Corridor Medical Student Research Conference took place in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex UCC on Monday 10^th November 2014.

Health Innovation Conference

07 Nov

The demonstrator Health Innovation Hub recently hosted a Health Innovation Conference on ‘Overcoming Barriers in Healthcare through Innovation’ on November 6^th last in the River Lee Hotel.

7th Annual DiGP/UCC/HSE Collaborative Diabetes Conference

05 Nov

The Diabetes In General Practice Group (DiGP), the Department of General Practice UCC and the HSE recently hosted another very successful diabetes conference, which was held on 15^th October 2014 at Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork.  This was the seventh annual diabetes conference, and with 240 delegates attending from all disciplines across primary care, is one of the biggest Diabetes events in Ireland! 

When a Raspberry Pi not a raspberry pie... SFI Researchers Celebrate the Power of Science!

03 Nov

Not so long ago, a raspberry pie was something you enjoyed with cream or custard.   But in the fast moving world of science and technology,  Raspberry Pi has an entirely different meaning!  So if you are curious about the latest in science and technology then you should come along to some of the events at the new Celebrate Science Festival organised by eight SFI research centres and their colleagues.

New Horizons Medical Conference

31 Oct

The "New Horizons" UCC School of Medicine Research Conference will be held on 11th December 2014 in Western Gateway Building and will feature cutting-edge translational medical research from across clinical and research departments at UCC.

Childhood obesity rates in Ireland plateau

14 Oct

Childhood overweight and obesity rates have plateaued in primary school aged children in Ireland, reveals research published today in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

Symposium - The Legacy of Andreas Vesalius - 21 October 2014

14 Oct

The symposium on October 21^st is organised to mark the quincentenary of the birth of the great anatomist and medical educator Andreas Vesalius.

GP Study Day - 18th October 2014

13 Oct

CUMH in association with Bayer Healthcare are holding a Study Day for General Practitioners in Cork, Rochestown Park Hotel, on Saturday 18th October 2014.

UCC neuroscientists investigate why some people can resist stress

07 Oct

Why on the rollercoaster of life are some people more resilient to the negative effects of stress than others?  Now University College Cork neuroscientists show that certain receptors in the brain play an important role in determining how we respond to different types of stress. 

Blue September

30 Sep

Monday 29 September 2014 - Graduate Entry Medicine Students from UCC at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, in support of Blue September Cancer Awareness Month.

The First Online Masters in Public Health

18 Sep

Thursday 18 September 2014 - An Online Masters in Public Health was officially launched today at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, College of Medicine and Health, UCC.

Health 2.0 Cork next meeting 17th September 2014

11 Sep

Health 2.0 Cork next meeting will take place Wednesday 17th September 2014 at 7-8.30pm in the Health Innovation Hub, Western Gateway Building, UCC.

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

10 Sep

On Wednesday 17th September 2014, the staff and students of the Cork University Dental School & Hospital and Irish dental practitioners nationwide will once again offer FREE mouth cancer examinations to the public during Mouth Cancer Awareness Day (MCAD) and advice on ways to reduce the risk of developing this disease.

UCC research helps malaria vaccine development

04 Sep

Researchers at UCC have developed a microneedle-based patch that results in increased vaccine-induced protection against malaria infection using lower doses of vaccine in pre-clinical testing.

UCC device to help coronary disease

25 Aug

In what promises to be a major step forward in the treatment of coronary disease, UCC’s Centre for Research in Vascular Biology has developed a new device that promotes the bypass of arterial obstructions, potentially removing the need for major surgery.

Deadline for Applications extended for Online Master's in Public Health

31 Jul

The deadline for applications has been extended for Ireland’s first Online Master’s in Public Health commencing in September 2014. The new deadline is Friday 15^th August.

UCC partners with Arch Therapeutics

22 Jul

The School of Pharmacy, University College Cork (UCC), has entered into a new collaboration agreement with Arch Therapeutics, Inc., Wellesley, MA (OTCQB: ARTH) developer of the AC5 Surgical Hemostatic Device™,  focusing on development of hemostasis and sealant products

The provision of spiritual and pastoral care following stillbirth

22 Jul

UCC research into caesarean sections

07 Jul

Caesarean section is associated with a slightly increased rate of subsequent stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy, according to a large study of women living in Denmark, published in PLOS Medicine.

National Intern Conference and Social

27 Jun

An incredible sixty per cent of Ireland's current cohort of 650 interns are scheduled to leave our shores over the coming months to seek better working conditions abroad. With this in mind, a team of interns from each of the National Intern Training Networks has organised an exciting line-up of speakers for the inaugural National Intern Conference and Social (#NICS14). This will take place in the Brookfield Centre, UCC, Cork on Saturday June 28th 2014.

Annual Research Day 2014

19 Jun

The College of Medicine and Health, in conjunction with the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, annual Research day was held on Wednesday 18th June 2014 at the Western Gateway Building. The theme of this year’s conference was – Food, Microbes and Molecular Medicine.

Irish Female Artists of the 20th Century

18 Jun

This very special exhibition opens in the Jennings Gallery, College of Medicine and Health, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC on Wednesday 18^th June and remains open until 8^th September. The exhibition features artworks loaned from a number of private collections and features what are considered the best Irish female artists of the 20^th century.

National Social Media Award for UCC

09 Jun

After recently being selected as a finalist at the national Social Media Awards, UCC has gone on to win outright for best social media engagement. The Social Media Awards, or ‘Sockies’ as they are more affectionately known, are an annual initiative that seeks to reward best social media practice.

MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

06 Jun

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cork University Maternity Hospital, together with University College Cork is now seeking candidates for Masters of Science (MSc) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology commencing in September 2014.

2014 Recipient of the UCC Medical School Medal

30 May

Wednesday 28 May - Professor Daniel J. Penny - Chief of Paediatric Cardiology at the Texas Children’s’ Hospital, and Professor of Paediatrics – Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, receives the UCC Medical School Medal. Daniel entered UCC Medical School in 1979. In 1982 he was invited to read for an intercalated B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiology, graduating with 1st Class Honours in 1983.  He subsequently graduated M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. in 1986, and interned in Medicine and Surgery at Cork University Hospital.

Irish Junior Doctors' Career Plans and Pathways

20 May

A recent study investigating the training paths and career plans of junior doctors training on programmes under the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, found that the ‘exodus’ of Irish postgraduate medical trainees, which has been at the forefront of national discussion, is more complex than that which has been originally portrayed.

Postgraduate Training in Ireland

20 May

The first study investigating the quality of postgraduate medical training in Ireland, using a validated tool, has identified both strengths and weaknesses present systematically and has demonstrated that the measurement of learning environments at a national level provides useful information for quality assurance and improvement of training.

Formal renaming of University Hospital Waterford

19 May

Friday 16th May - Waterford Regional Hospital was formally re-named ‘University Hospital Waterford’ (UHW) by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD.

Q&A proves therapeutic for students

15 May

Students who are considering becoming an Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy professional can now turn to their peers who are ready to field their questions.

Better and safer training for surgeons

02 May

The first large-scale study into simulation-based medical training finds that proficiency-based training produces a significantly superior skill-set when compared to a traditional training programme.

The World’s First Master’s Degree in End-of-Life Healthcare Ethics

28 Apr

The deadline is approaching for applications for the world’s first Master’s degree in End-of-Life Healthcare Ethics which begins next September in University College Cork.  May 2nd is the deadline for potential students to apply for both the course and the Scholarships which are being offered by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF).

Mothers who book privately are more likely to have caesarean delivery

15 Apr

A research study into private healthcare coverage and increased risk of obstetric intervention has just been published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 

This study was carried out by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Cork.

Cardiovascular Disease research receives €6 million EU research award

09 Apr

A European consortium of clinicians and scientists has launched a major EU-funded collaboration project focused on the prevention of heart disease and stroke through food.  BACCHUS an acronym for ‘Beneficial effects of bioactive compounds in humans’ will receive €6 million in funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme.

Taoiseach welcomes new Irish-American technology development partnership

14 Mar

Thursday 13 March 2014: Speaking in Washington at an event hosted by the Irish Science Foundation Ireland to celebrate links between Irish science and US industry as part of the St Patrick’s Day Festival, the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, welcomed the announcement that the Cork-based Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research (INFANT) has signed a research partnership with Waters Corporation. 

The Impact of Stillbirth on Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologists

11 Mar

The first research study into the impact of stillbirth on Consultant Obstetricians has just been published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

This study was carried out by Mr Daniel Nuzum & Dr Keelin O’Donoghue based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UCC at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

AUDGPI Annual Scientific Meeting

11 Mar

Association of University Departments of General Practice in Ireland (AUDGPI) Annual Scientific Meeting was held at the Western Gateway Building,UCC 6-7 March 2014

The 2014 meeting was be the Association’s 16^th scientific conference and saw close to 100 delegates attending.

Dr. Éanna Falvey receives his PhD

10 Mar

Friday 28th February 2014; UCC Alumnus Dr. Éanna Falvey, Team Doctor to the Irish Senior Rugby Team and the Irish Amateur Boxing Association High Performance Unit receives his PhD.

Dr Falvey, MB BCh, PhD, MRCPI, MMedSci (SEM), FFSEM, has been involved in team coverage for Hurling, Football, Boxing, Rugby, Australian Rules football and athletics at elite levels for more than 10 years.  Having completed his undergraduate degree at UCC he completed his hospital training at Cork University Hospital.  Dr Falvey undertook a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Melbourne and a PhD at University College Cork.

First Student Graduates from Doctor of Nursing Programme

10 Mar

Friday 28^th February 2014; Patrick Cotter, an Advanced  Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Nursing at Cork University Hospital is the first graduate of the Doctorate of Nursing Programme at the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork.

A first for Prep for Med

28 Jan

The excitement was palpable at UCC’s fourth Prep-for-Med day held on Friday 24th January at the School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health, UCC and Cork University Hospital.

Professor Patricia Kearney, new Research Leader appointed by The Health Research Board (HRB)

09 Jan

Professor Patricia Kearney, Research Professor at University College Cork, is one of six new HRB Research Leaders, appointed by The Health Research Board (HRB).  The investment of €9 million will address strategic gaps and leadership capacity in population health and health services research in Ireland.

New Project Offers Clear Hope for the Early Detection of Pre-eclampsia

03 Dec

A new research initiative focusing on the life-threatening complications associated with pre-eclampsia is set to save the lives of affected mothers and babies.

A book to get your teeth into

03 Dec

Love or loathe that trip to the dentist, there is a distinct possibility that Cork University Dental School and Hospital has fulfilled a role in ensuring you receive a high standard of care.

Monday 25 November saw the launch of a book that many will want to get their teeth into. ‘Prevention is better than cure: History of the Cork Dental School and Hospital, 1913-2013’ was launched by Minister Kathleen Lynch T.D. in the Aula Maxima, UCC in honour of 2013 being the centenary of the founding of one of Cork's landmark institutions.

Professor Geraldine McCarthy appointed Chairperson of the South/South West Hospital Group

11 Nov

President of University College Cork, Dr. Michael Murphy, has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, on the appointment of Prof. Geraldine McCarthy as Chairperson of the South/South West Hospital Group. Congratulating Prof. McCarthy on her appointment, President Murphy said, “Prof. McCarthy’s role will strengthen the linkages that already exist between the acute hospitals and University College Cork across the South/South West region.”

Perinatal Mortality in Ireland Annual Report

22 Oct

The first Irish national audit into the death of babies in the weeks before or after birth (known as perinatal mortality) was launched today (Tuesday 22 October). 

This national audit was carried out by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Cork for the calendar year 2011 in collaboration with the medical and midwifery staff from the individual maternity units around the country.

COLLAGE leads charge for healthier lives

16 Oct

A new research initiative will position Ireland to play a central role in adding two healthy years of life to every European by 2020, EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn stated today (Tuesday October 15).

Professor Louise Kenny wins Enterprise Ireland Life Sciences & Food Commercialisation Award

30 Sep

Professor Louise Kenny has won the Enterprise Ireland Life Sciences & Food Commercialisation Award for developing and commercialising the first predictive diagnosis for pre-eclampsia in early pregnancy.

€13.6 Million Investment for INFANT

24 Sep

Friday, 20th September 2013: Mr Seán Sherlock TD, Minister of State for Research and Innovation today (Friday) announced Government funding, through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), of €7.6 million which will leverage a further investment of €6 million from 15 industry partners, for research at the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research (INFANT), Cork. Ireland’s first centre for perinatal research will directly improve treatment and care for pregnant mothers and newborn babies.

Cystic Fibrosis research receives €6 million EU research award

13 Sep

An international consortium of Cystic Fibrosis clinicians and scientists, led by Dr Barry Plant of the College of Medicine and Health, Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre and the HRB - Clinical Research Facility, University College Cork/Cork University Hospital, Ireland has launched a major EU-funded collaboration project focused on the development and trial of personalized antibiotic treatment for patients with CF during respiratory infections. CFMATTERS an acronym for ‘Cystic Fibrosis Microbiome-determined Antibiotic Therapy Trial in Exacerbations: Results Stratified’ will receive approximately €6 million in funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme.

Alcohol Consumption in Early Pregnancy

10 Sep

A HRB funded study at UCC suggests alcohol consumption in the first fifteen weeks of pregnancy does not alter odds for small-for-gestational-age neonate, reduced birth weight, preeclampsia, or spontaneous preterm birth.  The findings have just been published in ‘Obstetrics and Gynaecology’, one of the world’s leading Obstetrics and Gynaecology journals.

Professor Ivan Perry - 25% of Heart attacks and Strokes are preventable

13 Aug

25% of heart attacks and strokes are preventable

One in four deaths from coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke could be prevented each year, according to new evidence from the Health Research Board Centre for Diet and Health. Such an outcome requires everyone in Ireland to cut their salt, trans fat and saturated fat intake and eat three more portions of fruit and veg per day.

A New Dawn for Health Care in the South and South West

29 Jul

European Success for COLLAGE

29 Jul

College of Medicine and Health Research Day 2013

29 Jul

Prep-for-Med-School

01 Feb

The atmosphere was upbeat at UCC’s third Prep-for-Med-School day held at UCC and Cork University Hospital on Friday 25th January, 2013.

Scholarship Awards at the College of Medicine and Health

18 Dec

College of Medicine and Health Scholarship Awards December 2012.

Jennings Gallery

30 Nov

'Passing the Torch' Exhibition Jennings Gallery will run from 29^th November 2012 to 10^th January 2013 inclusive

Ministers launch Health Innovation Hub in UCC

30 Nov

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD launched the Health Innovation Hub Demonstrator Project which will bring together the health system, enterprise and academia in an environment where new ideas can be developed and grown.