Research

• Research Programmes
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• Researchers
• Core Technologies

Research Programmes

Our research focus 

At UCD Conway, our vision is to design new approaches to disease prevention and therapy based on a thorough understanding of the biological molecular mechanisms that cause disease. Our key research strands centre on: 

1. Molecular mechanisms of disease
2. Systems biology
3. Translational medicine 

 Our researchers work in the following thematic areas of focus:

1. Diabetes & vascular biology 
2. Infection, inflammation & repair 
3. Neurobiology
4. Cancer 

Research in action 

Our biomedical researchers have developed strong links with academic centres, teaching hospitals and industry. These partnerships allow us to work interactively, creating a research continuum that ensures that all breakthroughs in chemical and biological science are rapidly applied to the investigation and treatment of disease. 

More about our partners

• Centre for Synthesis & Chemical Biology is a collaboration in the chemical sciences between University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Molecular Medicine Ireland is a collaboration in molecular medicine across the National University of Ireland Galway, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin.
• Systems Biology Ireland is a Science Foundation Ireland-funded Centre for Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET) established in UCD Conway and led by University College Dublin in collaboration with researchers in NUI Galway. 
• DAMC Clinical Research Centre