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Derek Mahon 1941-2020: A tribute
Derek Mahon, the gifted Belfast-born poet whose poem ‘Everything is Going to Be All Right’ struck a chord with many this year, has died aged 78. Nicholas Grene, Professor of English Literature, has written a personal tribute to a man whose loss is especially sharply felt at Trinity College Dublin.
2 Oct 2020
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Researching the role of exercise in cancer survivorship
The Trinity Exercise Oncology Research Group is making vast improvements to the physical, mental and social well-being of oesophago-gastric cancer survivors.
2 Oct 2020
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Researchers develop global consensus on sustainability in the built environment
The Global Consensus on Sustainability in the Built Environment (GLOBE) highlights the global challenges associated with the built environment as a main contributor to climate change.
1 Oct 2020
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Funding for pilot study in Huntington’s disease and Motor Neurone Disease
Final year PhD student Roisin McMackin from the Academic Unit of Neurology will investigate how motor and cognitive symptoms in Huntington’s and Motor Neurone Disease relate to underlying brain dysfunction.
1 Oct 2020
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Investigating the significance of smoking in cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered the strongest risk factor for cervical cancer. Although, HPV is a very common infection, not all infections will lead to a cancer diagnosis. Other co-factors may be involved in the development of this particular type of cancer. Dr Christine White and her team, led by Professor John O’Leary at Trinity […]
1 Oct 2020
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Studying the cancer patient’s immune system to predict their response to treatment
The team is researching new ways to improve current treatment strategies for gastrointestinal cancers at the Trinity St James Cancer Institute (TSJCI).
30 Sep 2020
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Clot-prediction system to minimise risk after cancer surgery
Research at the Trinity St James Cancer Institute (TSJCI) is investigating the prevention of thrombosis in cancer patients after surgery.
29 Sep 2020
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Trinity’s commitment to gender equality recognised by five new Athena SWAN bronze awards
The Schools of Social Work and Social Policy, Physics, Genetics and Microbiology, Pyschology and Law have all secured bronze Athena SWAN awards in the latest round.
28 Sep 2020
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Trinity cancer research discovery leads to clinical trial in childhood cancer
The research, led by Dr Gerard Brien discovered an ‘Achilles heel’ in synovial tumours, which provided an opportunity to develop new treatment approaches.
28 Sep 2020
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Survey profiles College communication struggles in shutdown
Many staff and students at Trinity College Dublin experienced difficulty with online communication and felt they missed social opportunities following the College’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey has found.
25 Sep 2020