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Researchers investigate treatment of cancer cachexia in collaboration with Artelo Biosciences

Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that affects up to 80% of all cancer patients and is believed to hasten death in this population of people.

3 Feb 2021

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Trinity joins national effort to involve public in research process from the start

Given its success to date, Trinity is the national lead for advancing the conversation on quality and impact of patient involvement in health-related research.

2 Feb 2021

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Trinity-led ADAPT and CONNECT SFI Research Centres among five receiving €193 million investment

The investment, which will support approximately 1,060 graduate and Post-Doctoral students and Research Fellows employed by the Centres, is further backed by 200 industry partners that are committing over €91 million in cash and in-kind contributions.

1 Feb 2021

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TILDA report shows scale of COVID crisis for Ireland’s older people

The wide-ranging report shows impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the lives of older adults.

28 Jan 2021

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Trinity researchers join international experts in pioneering digital mental health treatments

Scientists from the E-mental Health Group at Trinity's School of Psychology were among 23 international partners exploring mental health care and psychological/ psychiatric services innovation.

27 Jan 2021

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Findings reveal stark health impacts of ‘cocooning’ for older people

The study showed that 1 in 5 older persons did not leave their home since being advised to 'cocoon', while over 57% reported loneliness.

25 Jan 2021

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Trinity joins Poetry Ireland to highlight the creativity of older people

The Global Brain Health Institute collaborates to host this nationwide call encouraging Ireland's older people to imagine, to create and to write.

19 Jan 2021

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New €7 million sustainable crop production project focuses on underutilised crops

The €7 million funding will be used to promote underutilised crops in Europe. The Trinity team will develop a toolkit to assess these production systems in terms of nutritional, environmental and ecological impact.

18 Jan 2021

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TILDA reveals vital evidence to inform HSE COVID vaccine roll-out

Researchers release key recommendations to boost uptake and efficacy of vaccine in older adults.

18 Jan 2021

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Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis

The new pathway that could be targeted with therapies offers a welcome new possibility for fighting AD. This is especially important in an era in which antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat.

11 Jan 2021

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