About us

Scientific Goals

Nanomedicine is the medical application of nanotechnology. UCD has expertise in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, and medicine that together make the UCD Nanomedicine Centre prime for becoming a world leader in developing novel, well-characterised, fully functional, and targeted nanomedicines. UCD also has the potential to be a test-bed for the clinical application of these novel nanotechnologies through its Medical School and affiliation with St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

The Centre's specific goals are:

To develop world-class research programmes across key strategic disciplines that have the potential for significant impact.
To strategically create state-of-the-art facilities and populate the space in the Nanomedicine Centre with the equipment and research personnel that will allow UCD to bring in funds and international/industry collaborations.
To build collaborations with industry and research institutes nationally and internationally.
To engage in policy discussions around the societal implications of nanomedical research.
To facilitate graduate education in nanoscience including individual modules, taught masters courses and research masters placements as well as summer programmes for international students.