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Tissue Engineering Research Group RCSI
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Multi-disciplinary, multi-PI research lab headed by Professor Fergal O'Brien, @fjobrien.bsky.social
Our research focuses on biomaterials, bioengineering, drug delivery and stem cells for tissue repair.
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Got a minute to spare? Why not give TERG's latest piece in #NatureNanotechnology a read!
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Lesion-targeted, severity-responsive nanoparticle delivery for RNA therapy in osteoarthritis - Nature Nanotechnology
Matrix-INverse Targeting (MINT) nanoparticles harness cartilage changes to deliver RNA therapies, reducing degeneration and pain in osteoarthritis.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Lovely weekend at @bini-irl.bsky.social conference. Superb plenary talks by Molly Stevens & Haughton Lecturer Michael Walsh. Well done to @tissueengdublin.bsky.social team for excellent presentations including prize winners Aamena Mejevdiwala, Eavan Pakenham & Joshua Pepper! #BinI2026 #TERGonTour
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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New study detailing the development of a next generation biomaterial for nerve repair using tailored laser patterning treatment which may promote early vascularisation and tissue regeneration is now published in Acta Biomaterialia!
Read the paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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📘 We’re excited to announce that the Abstract Book for Bioengineering in Ireland 2026 is now available!

🔗 Access the Abstract Book: bini2017.wpcomstaging.com/abstract-book/
January 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Great to have Prof Anthony Windebank in @rcsi.bsky.social today to discuss our IRFU Charitable Trust @ambercentre.bsky.social @tissueengdublin.bsky.social collaboration with Mayo Clinic on biomaterials for spinal cord injury.
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Well done to @researchireland.ie for developing this ARC hub program. These hubs will be unique & really exciting enablers of innovation in Ireland. Very pleased to be involved both from @rcsi.bsky.social institutional and @tissueengdublin.bsky.social & @ambercentre.bsky.social PI perspective.
researchireland.ie Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Dec 4
The ARC Hub programme seeks to drive regional development by turning the novel, cutting-edge research carried out in Irish universities into market-ready commercial opportunities. Read about the ARC Hub programme in @irishtimes.com today: www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20...
At the launch of the Arc Hub investment programme are (from left) Marie Harnett, EU Division, Southern Regional Assembly; David Kelly, director, Southern Regional Assembly; Michael McGrath, national communications officer, Member State; Prof Sarah Jane Delany, school of computer science, TU Dublin and Arc Hub for ICT lead; James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Prof Vincent Kelly, school of biochemistry and immunology, Trinity College Dublin and lead of Arc Hub for Therapeutics; Michael Horgan, chair, Research Ireland; and Helen Kearns, head of media, communication and outreach at European Commission Dublin Representation
December 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Well done to TERG PI Aamir Hameed and Lisa McNamee on organising such an interesting keynote event here in @rcsi.bsky.social today on Space Medicine, with two incredibly impressive female astronauts, Norah Patten and @shawnapandya.bsky.social speaking!
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Congratulations to Matthew and thanks to Fabio Quondamatteo and Ed Sander for taking the time to examine Matthew's PhD thesis. We are grateful to the @researchireland.ie @ambercentre.bsky.social for funding this project.
tissueengdublin.bsky.social Tissue Engineering Research Group RCSI @tissueengdublin.bsky.social · Nov 14
Congratulations to Matthew McGrath on passing his viva today! Matthew's PhD research focused on development of biomimetic multi-layered antimicrobial scaffolds for enhanced wound healing. Thank you to examiners Fabio Quondamatteo and Ed Sander!
Supervisors @fjobrien.bsky.social and Shane Browne
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Congratulations to Matthew McGrath on passing his viva today! Matthew's PhD research focused on development of biomimetic multi-layered antimicrobial scaffolds for enhanced wound healing. Thank you to examiners Fabio Quondamatteo and Ed Sander!
Supervisors @fjobrien.bsky.social and Shane Browne
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Tomorrow! Join us tomorrow November 13th in the old Science Gallery in @tcddublin.bsky.social from 6-8pm to see the animated short 'Something's Missing' from TERG and 'Quantum Quest' from TCD with an introduction from @fjobrien.bsky.social
ambercentre.bsky.social AMBER Centre @ambercentre.bsky.social · Nov 5
AMBER's #ScienceWeek Event: "Smalltalk on the Big Screen"
📆13th November 6pm – 8pm
📌Old Science Gallery @tcddublin

Accessible + inclusive event for all ages

Free but tickets are limited!

Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/smalltalk-...

#scienceweek25 #materialsscience #bioengineering
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Lovely evening at the @RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies Awards & Black Jacket ceremony for record intake of >150 new doctoral students. Delighted to welcome in particular our new group of @tissueengdublin.bsky.social PhD students!
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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📢Exciting news! The 31st RAMI BinI Conference will be held at The Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Jan 23- 24, 2026. Abstract submissions are open from Nov 1-14. For more info, including abstract submissions, see binirl.com. Registration and hotel details to follow.
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Just back from Wuhan and TERMIS Asia Pacific conference with our @tissueengdublin.bsky.social team #TERGonTour
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Great to have our latest paper published in Biomaterials on tissue engineering strategies for peridontal & endodontic regeneration. A really nice collaboration between @tissueengdublin.bsky.social & our dental colleagues. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Head of TERG @fjobrien.bsky.social discussing PPI in research with Clarinda Cerejo and Caitlin Rich as part of a special edition of their award winning podcast 'Not Just Patients!' at part of the launch of the National PPI Festival that took place in RCSI over the past 2 days.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Great to have Dr Claudio Intini in TERG today to deliver a guest seminar on his research to date in orthopaedics and his new research focus at the Universita degli Studi di Cagliari!
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October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Congratulations to all involved on TERG's newest article in collaboration with @erbalmayor.bsky.social 'Synergistic Osteogenesis After Co-Administration of cmRNAs Encoding BMP-2 and BMP-7 Utilizing a Transcript-Activated Matrix', published in Advanced Functional Materials!
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September 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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A great first day at the International Congress on Biomaterials for Wound Healing for the TERG team yesterday!
#ICBWH2025
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September 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Join TERG! We're looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our project on advanced therapy medical products for cartilage regeneration!
Follow the links to find out more!
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August 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Members of TERG headed to the Sorbonne this week to discuss a new collaborative project on #TReg cells and immunotherapy with Francisco Fernandes and Makoto Miyara!
Travel funded by @researchireland.ie #Ulysses
July 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Great example of research that would not have occurred without the unique interdisciplinary environment of @ambercentre.bsky.social A real team effort between @tissueengdublin.bsky.social researchers led by research fellow Ian Woods and 2D materials scientists from Prof Valeria Nicolosi’s lab.
July 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Publication in Advanced Science from Dr Ian Woods on the development of spatially-organised electroconductive neurotrophic scaffolds for repair of neurotrauma! Facilitated by joint funding from the Research Ireland AMBER Centre and the IRFU Charitable Trust, read the press release and paper below!
rcsi.bsky.social RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · Jul 15
An implant developed by RCSI and @ambercentre.bsky.social researchers has been shown to deliver electrical stimulation to injured areas of the spinal cord.

The study, in partnership with the IFRU-CT, offers a potential new route to repair nerve damage.

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RCSI researchers develop 3D printed implant to help repair spinal cord injuries
A research team at RCSI has developed a 3D printed implant to deliver electrical stimulation to injured areas of the spinal cord. More ...
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July 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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It was wonderful to have Tracy Robson with us this morning to speak about her rules for a successful career in STEM and her own scientific and academic journey, kicking off our Women in Academia Workshop running today and tomorrow as part of the ongoing REGENEU collaboration!
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June 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Three of RCSI’s early career researchers have secured €1.94 million in funding under Research Ireland’s Pathway Programme.

The funding aims to support the next generation of independent research leaders in Ireland.

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RCSI researchers awarded over €1.9m in Research Ireland Pathway Programme funding
Three early-career researchers at RCSI have secured a combined €1.94 million in funding from Research Ireland’s prestigious Pathway Programme. More ...
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June 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Congratulations Ian Woods!! 🥳🥳
rcsi.bsky.social RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · Jun 25
The funding was secured by Dr Gemma Leon, Dr Ian Woods and Dr Jonathan Briody. Minister James Lawless announced the investment on behalf of Research Ireland.

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June 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM