Translating Discovery to Care: Join CoMH for our 2026 Research and Innovation Conference

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Translating Discovery to Care: Join CoMH for our 2026 Research and Innovation Conference

Discover the inspiring speakers and engaging talks featured at this year's conference, including 'In Conversation' with Prof Helen Whelton

The College of Medicine and Health will host our annual Research and Innovation Conference on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026.

The 2026 theme, Advancing Health: Translating Discovery to Care, reflects the College’s shared ambition to ensure that research excellence informs clinical practice, shapes policy, and delivers meaningful impact for patients and communities.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE Registration closed on 27th August 2026

The conference will showcase the diverse range of research and innovation activity from across the College, undertaken in partnership with a broad range internal and external collaborators, that is addressing complex health challenges across the translational research spectrum in the areas that include Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical & Healthcare Sciences and Population Health Sciences including Health Services Research.

Much of this research is conducted in partnership with clinical colleagues and healthcare organisations from across the region, demonstrating the strength of our integrated research environment and our collective commitment to advancing health through collaboration and the development of an Academic Health Sciences System.

Programme of Events - CoMH R&I (3)

Book of Abstracts 2026 - Final

The conference provides an important opportunity to:

Showcase research excellence from across the College including selected Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Highlight interdisciplinary collaboration
Strengthen partnerships with clinical and community colleagues
Network with peers and spark new ideas
Celebrate the impact of our collective work

Meet the Speakers Advancing Health Through Research and Innovation at CoMH

As the first major academic gathering of CoMH's 2026/27 academic year, the Research and Innovation Conference is a valuable opportunity to bring colleagues together, foster new collaborations, and set an ambitious and energising tone for the year ahead.

We look forward to meeting staff, researchers, students, collaborators, and partners in the Western Gateway Building on Wednesday, 2nd September for what promises to be an inspiring and collaborative event.

Please send queries to comh@ucc.ie with Research and Innovation Conference in the subject line.

KEY DATES 2026
Research & Innovation Conference	Wednesday 2nd September Registration closed 27th August
Abstract Submission	Opened Wednesday 11th March
Abstract Submission	Closed Tuesday 2nd June
Selected Oral & Poster Presentation Announcement	Week commencing Monday 27th