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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering

The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.

10 Feb 2021

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World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research

Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]

4 Feb 2021

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Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination

The technique can also reveal the timeline and stage of pathogen infection, and in a fraction of the time taken by the current gold-standard approach.

4 Feb 2021

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Study to assess Independent Contracting and Project Based Working

Important new Irish research by Trinity College Dublin has been commissioned to assess the extent and nature of professional contracting in Ireland’s employment market, as the country’s growing contingent workforce and project-based economy emerges.

4 Feb 2021

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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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