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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

The POI-2 programme is co-funded by Research Ireland and industry and non-profit partners, including the Irish Cancer Society , Breast Cancer Ireland, and the Children's Health Foundation. 🔗 www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

Ireland’s largest-ever cancer research programme enters new phase with UCD at the helm

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

"This includes the development of advanced computer simulations of the disease, so that we can design the best diagnostic and treatment approaches for each individual patient.”

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

“Research is the engine behind new medicines,” said Professor Kolch. “POI-2 is all about linking top-notch cancer research to clinical translation.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

This new phase of the programme will focus on expanding scientific scope and infrastructure, strengthening clinical engagement, enhancing patient and public involvement, and providing new training opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

The mission of POI is to develop tailored diagnostic and therapeutic solutions using cutting-edge technologies and data, ensuring every patient receives the right treatment at the right time.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

Coordinated by Systems Biology Ireland at UCD and led by Prof Walter Kolch, POI-2 brings together five Irish universities, six cancer research charities, and seven international industry partners in a strategic partnership aimed at transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment in Ireland

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 23h

🧑‍🔬🔬 Ireland’s most ambitious cancer research collaboration, Precision Oncology Ireland, has entered its second phase, marking a major step forward in the development of next-generation personalised cancer care.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 1d

Having identified the mutation in the Emc1 gene responsible for vision loss, she believes the Kennedy team now have an extremely useful tool for studying eye diseases and finding new treatments.

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 1d

According to Dr McCann, with inherited renal disease, “genes needed to help the eye process light signals weren’t working as they should”, and her finding shows "the vital role of Emc1 in vision and lays the groundwork for exploring potential solutions to its dysfunction.”

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 1d

Working with a research team led by Professor Breandan Kennedy, Dr McCann identified a mutation in the Emc1 gene that causes underdeveloped eye cells, weaker responses to light, and changes in the normal structure of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 1d

👩‍🎓🏅 Dr Tess McCann has won this year’s UCD Conway Festival Gold Medal for the discovery of a gene mutation responsible for inherited retinal diseases leading to vision loss.

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UCD Conway Festival gold medal award to Dr Tess McCann

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 2d

Supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the MLI Awards recognise work that helps people develop media literacy skills to make the best use of media and encourage innovation, collaboration, and evaluation in media literacy projects.

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 2d

Professor Kerr, from the UCD School of Information and Communication Studies and Co-Principal Investigator at the ADAPT Research Centre, co-led the project with Savoir Devenir (Paris), the Association for Communication and Media Culture-DKMK (Zagreb), and Iscte University Institute of Lisbon.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 2d

AlgoWatch is a two-year engaged research project that helps young people aged 13–17 understand AI and algorithms through interactive games, quizzes, workshops and other creative resources, available in English, French, Portuguese and Croatian.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 2d

👩‍💻✨ Warmest congratulations to UCD Professor Aphra Kerr, co-lead of AlgoWatch, which has won Best Media Initiative for Young People at the Media Literacy Ireland Awards!

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Anti-disinformation youth resource co-created by UCD professor wins Media Literacy Ireland Award

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 2d

👨‍🦰✨ "Why go Bald?" | "Most people worry about hair loss regardless of their actual hair count, because the advertising is so strong around it."
- Assistant Professor Glen Jankowski, UCD School of Psychology and author of the forthcoming book Branding Baldness.

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How one country has become a top destination for hair transplants

With more than 1 million people going to Turkey for the procedure every year, hair transplants are transforming men's scalps — and vanity. But not every story ends with a perfect hairline.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 3d

At the European level, Professor Roche has chaired and advised on several major initiatives in Food, Nutrition, and Health. Her research continues to be supported by Science Foundation Ireland, the EU Joint Programming Initiative, and Precision Oncology Ireland.

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 3d

As a Full Professor of Nutrigenomics, Helen's expertise bridges disciplines at both the UCD Conway Institute, where she is the director, and the UCD Institute of Food and Health.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 3d

💙💛 Our warmest congratulations to UCD Professor Helen Roche on her appointment to the Board of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) by The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD.

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Seán Clancy @seanlclancy.bsky.social · 3d

Delighted to be welcoming singer, Michelle O Rourke to @ucddublin.bsky.social tomorrow for a lunchtime recital. Michelle will sing music from the 12th century to the present day inc. lots of Irish composers. Free entry & details below…

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 3d

Sunny days and good vibes on campus ☀️🎓 Tuesday’s pop-up SU Block Market at UCD Student Centre featured hot food, baked treats, vintage finds, makers, collectors, and live DJ vibes! 🎶🍰👗 Such a great atmosphere—can’t wait to see what’s next! #CampusLife #UCD

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 4d

In 2025, Conor returned to UCD to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Department, where he presented awards in memory of his father, the department's founder, Professor Brian J. Hillery.

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 4d

London-based Hillery has been promoted from Deputy CEO of the region, a post he took up last year, and will now co-lead the division with Matthieu Wiltz, while retaining his role as Head of Investment Banking in EMEA.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 4d

A graduate of UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, Mr Hillery completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree before training as a chartered accountant with KPMG.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 4d

🧑‍🎓✨ Many congratulations to UCD graduate Conor Hillery, who has been appointed by JP Morgan as co-chief executive of the group’s operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division with 32,000 employees.

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