ICAT Programme

The ICAT Programme is an all Ireland cross-institutional training programme for clinician scientists based at six major Irish universities

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@csmcnevin @CCR_AACR @stjamesdublin @tcddublin @StephenFinn @BairdAM @RCPI_news Congratulations!

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Interested in a PhD? We have advertised a funded project on the dual @QatarUniversity @RCSI_Irl PhD programme, with @Hadi_PharmPrac @shellflood and myself @RCSIPharmBioMol.

The project focuses on the benefit/risk balance of fixed-dose combination medicines using mixed methods.

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Congrats to our prize winners Karen, Saied, Catherine, Brian, Katie and Bethany! A great end to a fantastic two days. Thanks to Prof Williams for closing the #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @HSC_NI @_NIMDTA @agriculture_ie @COAIrl

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What immune process drives LGI1-antibody encephalitis? 🧠 Dr Mark Kelly’s research uses MRI, maps immune responses & uses patient-reported symptoms to investigate @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @wellcometrust #ICATRetreat24

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Dr Georgia Richard's CIPHER study explores cognitive impairment in people experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have true involvement in the research. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @tcddublin #PPI #ICATRetreat24

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Dr Oana Deac’s research investigates the rising incidence of early onset gastroesophageal cancer, exploring genetic, immune & metabolic profiles for new therapeutic strategies @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @wellcometrust @tcddublin #ICATRetreat24

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Why are invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases surging? Dr Louise Kelly dives into the DNA of this deadly infection, evaluating treatments for better patient outcomes. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @RCSI_Irl

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Dr Vincent Healy’s research looks at human brain tumours to uncover shared mechanisms driving epilepsy & glioma growth. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @tcddublin @RCSI_Irl @ucddublin

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Dr Bethany Wong’s study reveals how higher cardiovascular stiffness in women can lead to greater risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @ucddublin @wellcometrust

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Dr Daniel O’Reilly compares proteomic changes in platelets from preterm infants vs adult samples, revealing insights into early molecular transitions. #Proteomics #NeonatalResearch @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @wellcometrust @ucddublin

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Dr Leanne Cussen presents REFUEL PCOS - lipid droplet dynamics and mitochondrial dysfunction may be mediators for androgen excess disrupting muscle energy metabolism in PCOS. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @wellcometrust @RCSI_Irl