Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD, today announced a €14.6 million investment in 25 projects to support early career researchers under the SFI-IRC Pathway programme. The awards will enable postdoctoral researchers to develop their career pathway and transition to become independent research leaders. The funding, covering a four-year period, will provide additional support for a postgraduate student who will be primarily supervised by the awardee. Minister O’Donovan said: “This Pathway funding will help facilitate a defined journey from post-doctoral research to independent researcher. Bridging this gap is a challenging but critical milestone, and the research selected for investment will address key challenges and opportunities, ranging from new therapies for Parkinsons to the development of sustainable supercapacitors.” View the full list of projects at:https://lnkd.in/g9baSRuZ Irish Research Council Trinity College Dublin Dublin City University University College Dublin Maynooth University University College Cork Tyndall National Institute Technological University Dublin University of Limerick Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science NIBRT National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training SETU Research University of Galway Dundalk Institute of Technology Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
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New research by Dr LIZY ABRAHAM of South East Technological University will explore using #AI to diagnose congenital heart diseases in children. The AI-based cardiac disorder detection system will support physicians in the early diagnosis of congenital heart diseases, instead of children undergoing expensive and lengthy diagnostic procedures directly. Dr Abraham's research recently secured funding under the SFI-IRC Pathways programme which aims to support early-career research across all disciplines. To find out more, please go to:https://lnkd.in/g9baSRuZ #IrishResearch #CHD Walton Institute
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Western diets pose a greater risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and colorectal cancer, according to a review of what people eat around the world by APC Microbiome Ireland, SFI Research Centre and Teagasc. The study of six prevalent diets has examined how what we consume impacts our gut microbiome and how the shifting balance of its composition influences our overall health. Read more on The Irish Times here:https://lnkd.in/eJbgsRF3 University College Cork #IrishResearch #Microbiome
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Whiskey has become a leading export in Ireland's alcoholic beverage sector, reflected by the rapid growth of distilleries in recent years. This surge in demand, however, has led to an increase in adulteration products in international markets, posing risks to consumer health and threatening the integrity and reputation of Irish whiskey. Dr Maria Kyraleou of Technological University Dublin recently secured funding under the SFI-IRC Pathway programme for the innovative project ‘Irish Whiskey Evaluation of Biomarkers on Maturation’. The project envisions the formation of standard protocols that will lay the foundation for Irish whiskey brand protection and product certification. These protocols will ensure a robust regulatory framework based on proven analytical methods, fostering strong traceability from raw materials to the final product. Learn more:https://lnkd.in/g9baSRuZ #IrishResearch
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Ninety-six research teams across Ireland are seeking solutions to some of the most significant challenges facing society today. The research is being funded by the National Challenge Fund, a €65 million programme intended to support academic researchers to work with societal stakeholders to address globally relevant national challenges. “It is a very interesting approach,” says Dr Stephen O'Driscoll, National Challenge Fund manager at SFI. “Broadly speaking, it is used when a problem is reasonably well understood but there is no real idea of what the solution might look like.” Dr O'Driscoll discusses the National Challenge Fund in The Irish Times. Read more here:https://lnkd.in/e_wiCcMN #ChallengeFunding #NationalChallengeFund
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New research funded by the SFI-IRC Pathways programme will investigate the link between the microbiome and the developing brain. Changes in the microbiome have been linked to social phenotypes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders as well as anxiety disorders. Dr Jatin Nagpal, PhD's (University College Cork) 'brainbiome' research utilises the transparency of zebrafish to study the link between the microbiome and the development of stress-social circuits. The SFI-IRC Pathway programme is a collaborative initiative between SFI and the Irish Research Council to support early-career research across all disciplines and to encourage a cohesive research ecosystem in Ireland. Learn more about the 25 projects awarded €14.6m in funding at: https://lnkd.in/g9baSRuZ #Microbiome #IrishResearch #Brain APC Microbiome Ireland, SFI Research Centre
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The Andrena genus of bees exhibits incredible species diversity with more than 1600 species, while its four sister genera include a total of 11 species. Dr Darren O'Connell's research - which recently received funding under the SFI-IRC Pathways programme - will examine the genes and traits of five closely related bee genera to investigate how species diversify 🐝 This research will also help us understand what enables some groups to thrive, potentially revealing key adaptive traits. The findings could also guide efforts to identify and protect some of our most vital insect pollinators 🐝 A total of 25 projects were funded under the SFI-IRC Pathway programme, and you can read more about them at:https://lnkd.in/g9baSRuZ #IrishResearch #Adaption #Bees University College Dublin
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SFI and National Concert Hall, Dublin have been shortlisted for 'Quavers to Quadratics' in the 2024 Business to Arts Philanthropic Support to the Arts Award category. With support from Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme and ESB, this innovative programme explores the intersection of the worlds of music and science through a series of hands-on workshops. Find out more at:https://lnkd.in/gk84X8H9
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"If you manipulate the microbiome, the one behaviour that is most affected is social behaviour." Professor John Cryan is a principal investigator at APC Microbiome Ireland, SFI Research Centre and is co-leading research on the gut/brain microbe axis, examining how what you eat affects your physical and mental wellbeing. Cryan, whose research coined the term ‘psychobiotics’ for how manipulation of the gut microbiome can impact cognitive function, also features in Netflix’s recent hit documentary, Hack Your Health – Secrets of Your Gut. “There’s something intrinsic about how we operate in a social environment and normal social behaviour, and what’s going on in our microbiome.” says Cyran. You can read more about Prof John Cryan's research on Business Post here:https://lnkd.in/eu4B3xNJ
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Are you interested in the SFI-Defence Org Innovation Challenge? SFI invites you to an SFI-Defence Org Innovation Challenge Workshop at University College Dublin on Monday, 22nd July. The purpose of the workshop is to provide researchers with an opportunity to develop their application ideas and work with other researchers to build collaborations. Workshops will be facilitated by members of SFI's Challenge Research Team. For more information, and to register, please go to: https://lnkd.in/eavRSN-f Irish Defence Forces
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