It was our great honour to award an Honorary Fellowship of RCSI to Dr Tony Holohan
@CMOIreland
, in recognition of his outstanding leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RCSI researchers have developed a new treatment for
#tuberculosis
(TB), one of the top ten causes of death worldwide.
Learn more about RCSI's translational research in
#RCSIdiscover
:
We are delighted to announce the election of Prof Laura Viani as RCSI President and Prof Deborah McNamara as Vice President.
This is the first time a female President and female Vice President have taken up office concurrently.
#ILookLikeASurgeon
New technology to address the unpredictability of uncontrolled epileptic seizures is possible following an RCSI study that identified a pattern of molecules in the blood before a seizure Read more about RCSI's translational research in
#RCSIdiscover
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Amged El-Hawrani, RCSI Class of 1993, due to
#COVID19
.
We offer our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues
@NHSuk
.
May he rest in peace.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
On 7-8 July, thought-leaders will convene to share research, ideas and solutions that address global health conditions.
Join us
@timeshighered
University Impact Forum on Health and Well-being.
#THEGlobalimpact
With great sadness, we share the news of the death of our colleague and friend Prof. Sean Tierney.
He was an inspirational leader as Dean of Professional Development and Practice and clinical lead for RCSI/COSECSA.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Today, we mark
#StPatricksDay
by celebrating the thousands of healthcare professionals who are working 24/7 to save lives and ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities.
Ní neart go cur le chéile.
Thank you.
#LaFh
éilePádraig
Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide.
On
#WorldTBDay
, discover how RCSI researchers have developed a potential new treatment which patients can take using an inhaler.
#RCSIdiscover
#ENDTB
Celebrating pioneering women
It will be our honour to present the Emily Winifred Dickson Award to Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on 8 September.
#WomeninLeadership
Researchers have developed a new treatment for osteomyelitis using copper-rich glass implant.
Read more about this breakthrough
@RCSI_Research
.
#RCSIdiscover
Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of Liberia and Africa’s first elected female head of state, will be presented with the Emily Winifred Dickson Award on 8 September.
Join us:
Leading impactful research: Prof.
@fjobrien
received a €3 million
@ERC_Research
Advanced Grant to revolutionise the treatment of damaged articular joints
#RCSIdiscover
A team led by RCSI researchers can now accurately predict which patients will develop a severe form of
#COVID19
through a blood test.
The study on the prognostic score is published in
@EBioMedicine
.
We are proud of our alumni, including Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail
@drwanazizah
, who have dedicated their careers to addressing the healthcare needs of populations across 97 countries of the world.
#RCSIAlumni
@campaignforleo
Started today’s
@AsiaEuropeMtg
in Brussels with a bilateral with the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She has fond memories of studying in Dublin particularly
@RCSI_Irl
Professor Deborah McNamara has been elected as new President of RCSI. Professor McNamara takes up office following the College’s biennial Council Elections.
Read more ➡️
Better surgical care - a global challenge
We’re leading a mentorship programme for teams in the Global Surgical Training Challenge.
#SDG3
#RCSIdiscover
Can blood markers predict psychosis?
Our study published in
@JAMAPsych
suggests that analysis of protein levels in blood can predict who of those at risk may benefit from preventative treatments.
#RCSIdiscover
In her landmark
#SOTEU
address,
@vonderleyen
shared the story of Suaad Alshleh.
"I think of Suaad, the teenage Syrian refugee who arrived in Europe dreaming of being a doctor.
Within three years she was awarded a prestigious scholarship from RCSI."
#NextGenerationEU
🇪🇺
Abraham Colles revolutionised anatomy by teaching it region by region.
Prof. Clive Lee explains how our rich history influences the cutting-edge regenerative medicine research we drive today.
#RCSIdiscover
“I have been lucky enough to be part of a generation of women who have broken the mould in surgical training.”
Ms Ailín Rogers
@ailsybird
shares the impact of receiving Ireland’s first PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, funded by
@JNJMedTechUKI
.
#ILookLikeASurgeon
COVID-19 has brought the SDGs’ importance even more clearly into focus.
Prof. Abraham Verghese
@cuttingforstone
will address
#SDG3
- Good Health and Wellbeing on 13 Jan.
#GlobalHealth
Building on over a decade of experience in surgical training, education and research in Africa, RCSI is now seeking to appoint the O’Brien Chair of Global Surgery.
#GlobalSurgery
Started today’s
@AsiaEuropeMtg
in Brussels with a bilateral with the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She has fond memories of studying in Dublin particularly
@RCSI_Irl
We're very proud that
@KatiePiper_
, as the most worthy candidate, joined our virtual ceremony to accept the highest award of RCSI - the Honorary Doctorate in Science.
@kpfoundation
#RCSIConferring
Two new RCSI projects will investigate spinal cord repair and training load in schools' rugby.
Discover how RCSI researchers are advancing research in
#Irishrugby
through our partnership with
@IRFUCharTrust
.
#RCSIdiscover
RCSI is committed to equal treatment of all regardless of race. We stand with our global community in condemning racism and discrimination in all forms.
Students and staff, if you need support during these times, please reach out. We stand with you.
Breast milk enhances heart performance in premature babies.
The research, led by Prof.
@afif_elKhuffash
, is the first of its kind to show that preterm infants' heart performance benefits from breast milk.
A new chemical process allows researchers to precisely bind fluorescent molecules to antibodies, lighting up protein structures in super-resolution microscopy.
The work, led by Dr
@IngmarSchoen
, is published in
@acsnano
:
Over the weekend, a team at RCSI made an essential buffer for
#COVID19
testing called viral lysis buffer.
Thanks to Prof. Donal O’Shea,
@SteveWKerrigan
,
@Sudiptodas_RCSI
, Dr Emmet Campion and Dr Richard Carroll for carrying out this vital work for
@HSELive
.
Epilepsy in English
Researchers at RCSI and
@FutureNeuro
are explaining complex Epilepsy research papers in plain English.
Their work is bridging the gap between people living with the condition and the science.
#RCSIengage
RCSI welcomes the granting of University authorisation
Professor Cathal Kelly, chief executive of RCSI, said: “I welcome the granting of University authorisation to RCSI by Minister
@McHughJoeTD
and Minister
@mitchelloconnor
and I thank them, and their officials."
321 new doctors graduated from RCSI at our virtual conferring ceremony today.
Today is a great day of celebration for you, your friends and families. Congratulations,
#Classof2021
!
#RCSIConferring
🎓
Driving new treatments for debilitating bone and cartilage conditions
RCSI and Locate Bio partner to improve the quality of life for people worldwide.
#RCSIDiscover
RCSI is immensely proud of our RCSI GEM student
@EmilyBeatty4
and alumna
@Grace_OF
who make history today when they representative Ireland in the Hockey World Cup Final!
#greenarmy
#HWC2018
🏑🇮🇪
#EidMubarak
to our students, staff, alumni and friends who are celebrating this weekend.
May the months ahead bring you peace, joy and good health.
#EidAlFitr
Professor Mary Cannon has been named amongst the world’s most influential researchers in the
#HighlyCited2022
list by
@clarivate
She is recognised on the list for exceptional citation impact in the field of psychiatry.
#RCSIdiscover
@MarycannonMary
Portraits of nine trailblazing academic leaders unveiled at RCSI
The portraits by
@SteinAmelia
celebrate the achievements of the extraordinary academic staff.
We are proud today to award an Honorary Doctorate to Noeline Blackwell, former CEO of
@DublinRCC
and champion and advocate for the most vulnerable in our society.
@Noeline_B
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr Syed Waqqar Ali.
Our thoughts are with his colleagues at the Mater Hospital at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease, caused by mutations in a gene.
RCSI research
@MolTherapy
shows that targeting microRNAs could offset this mutation.
#RCSIdiscover
#CFresearch
Dr
@orankennedy
is leading a project exploring the potential of microneedle technology in preventing post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
With a Pilot Grant from
@on_found
, he is focused on translating this research into treatment.
#RCSIdiscover
Adolescents with higher levels of an omega-3 fatty acid in their blood were less likely to develop psychotic disorder in early adulthood.
The research is now published in Translational Psychiatry:
Congratulations Dr Murray O’Doherty, RCSI Beaumont Intern of the Year.
His peers
@Beaumont_Dublin
commended Dr O’Doherty for his outstanding knowledge, attitude, support and compassion.
#RCSI
#MedTwitter
We have 4 fully-funded positions available for students on the RCSI StAR
#PhD
programme.
Choose from more than 50 projects and join us
@RCSI_Research
.
#phdchat
One in two people over the age of 18 will be affected by a musculoskeletal condition.
Dr
@orankennedy
’s research focuses on finding new and better treatments.
#RCSIdiscover
New therapies are urgently required for glioblastoma.
Research lead by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has discovered three new subtypes of brain tumour which could help to identify new precision medicine approaches.
#RCSIdiscover
Professor Ronan O’Connell elected as new President of RCSI.
Professor O’Connell takes up office following the College’s biennial Council Elections. He replaces outgoing President, Mr Kenneth Mealy.
#RCSI
Minister
@SimonHarrisTD
welcomes Ireland taking a huge step forward in offering free access to published research.
The
@IReLibrary
initiative means that Irish research will be freely available to citizens in Ireland and around the world.
#OpenAccess
Targeting ovarian cancer from two sides.
Our study in
@BrJCancer
finds that a new drug, ALM201, blocks developing blood vessels to reduce tumour growth and targets cancer stem cells to prevent tumour re-growth.
#RCSIdiscover
We are delighted to announce Ms Ailín Rogers
@ailsybird
as the recipient of Ireland’s first PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, funded by
@JNJMedDeviceUKI
.
We are delighted to announce Dr Evelyn Murphy as the recipient of the 2023 RCSI PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship, funded by
@OlympusMedUKIE
.
The fellowship aims to promote and support participation of women in
#SurgicalTraining
in Ireland.
#RCSICharter
#WomenInSurgery