The CTRSP is a four year structured PhD programme which will train scholars to translate patient and disease-focused research into clinically effective and commercial applications. These are the kind of skills required by knowledge industries in the health sector and in start-up companies. Some 20 science graduates have enrolled on the programme following a competitive selection process.

One of the unique features of this collaborative programme is that during the first year, the scholars have the opportunity to attend each of the four participating institutions for taught modules. The first 20 scholars - five each from UCC, NUI Galway, Trinity College and UCD – have commenced the programme with a four week period of taught courses in UCD and Trinity College. This will be followed by short placements in academic research groups, clinical research centres and in industry and specialist taught modules.

In launching the CTRSP, Minister Sherlock said, “I strongly believe this new programme is very important on a number of strategic levels. It will deliver more scientists in Ireland who are undertaking innovative patient and disease-focused research, and then crucially bringing their findings from the bench to the clinic for the ultimate benefit of our population’s health.”

Picture: UCC participants in the Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Programme L-R: Wesley van Oefflen, Niall Savage, Ciara Harty and Michael Healy. 

 

 

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