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New anti-coagulants discovered in Trinity may help treat sepsis and COVID-19
Scientists have just discovered that the drug dimethylfumarate can block blood clotting during infection. Their work offers hope that it could be used to treat a number of conditions, such a life-threatening disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), which can occur in serious infections with bacteria that lead to sepsis or in response to viral infections such as COVID-19.
19 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science
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Trinity join HSE to mark global day for elder abuse awareness
The School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Health Service Executive held a conference today, highlighting the need to support the human rights of older people to live safely within their communities or care facilities.
15 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Walking the talk for dementia
The innovative, adventurous and immersive Camino experience involved people working, researching and living with dementia.
14 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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New technique to help the brain ‘unlearn’ phantom perceptions to be discussed at tinnitus conference
Hosted by the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, the conference will also feature a public event aimed at people living with tinnitus.
6 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science|Society
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All-Ireland Chromatin Consortium forges scientific relationships across research institutes and borders
Researchers from Trinity recently attended the first in-person conference of the All-Ireland Chromatin Consortium (AICC), which was established in 2021 to promote scientific exchange and collaborations between chromatin researchers on the island of Ireland, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit.
2 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science
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New report shows the impact of arts, creative and cultural activities on the lives of older people
New research from TILDA and the Creative Ireland programme confirms that participating in arts, creative and cultural activities is associated with higher quality of life and lower levels of depression, stress, worry and loneliness.
1 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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New HRB awards for School of Medicine researchers to address health challenges
The Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Awards (DIFA) 2023 have been announced today for four clinical researchers to investigate significant challenges in patient care and treatment.
31 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Health
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New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women
Continuity of care, bodily integrity and informed consent were reasons cited for more positive homebirth experience, according to a study conducted by researchers from the School of Social Work & Social Policy and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
30 May 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Ageing and dementia in healthcare settings: design, evaluation and beyond
Researchers at TrinityHaus are hosting a hybrid research symposium on Friday 26th May from 9 am to 4 pm in Tangent, Trinity Ideas Workspace, to bring together a variety of national and international stakeholders to explore Ageing and Dementia in HealthCare Settings: Design, Evaluation and Beyond.
24 May 2023
Health|Research
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New paediatric dental database removes access barriers to information
This new interactive dashboard – allowing open access exploration of oral health-related data from multiple national children cohort surveys - has been developed by researchers at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin.
23 May 2023
Health|Research