UCD Conway Institute

At the forefront of biomedical discovery, unravelling the intricacies of health and disease to pioneer solutions for prevention, diagnosis, and therapies.

Mentorship and collegiality are key remits for my directorship. We aim to support and nurture future technological and intellectual success by creating an environment firmly embedded within a positive research culture.

Professor Helen Roche, Director, UCD Conway Institute & Professor of Nutrigenomics, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science

Read Institute Strategy

Excellence

We pursue excellence in everything we do - from groundbreaking research to the delivery of cutting-edge technologies. Our ambition is matched by the quality and impact of our work.

Integrity

Integrity is at the heart of our research culture. We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in every project we undertake.

Diversity

We celebrate diversity in all its forms—disciplinary, cultural, and personal. Our inclusive community fosters innovation by embracing different perspectives and lived experiences.

Engagement

We connect science with society. Through public outreach, patient involvement, and stakeholder collaboration, we ensure our research makes a meaningful difference in the world.

Culture

We believe science thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our researchers connect across disciplines, mentor one another, and build lasting partnerships that drive discovery.

Enabling Large Scale Iniatives

2025
Accelerating Research to Commercialisation Hub for Therapeutics

Fast-tracking the commercial potential of scientific research across Ireland [lead: Prof. William Gallagher]
Precision Oncology Ireland II

Advancing personalised cancer research and care [lead: Prof. Walter Kolch, co-lead Prof. Donal Brennan]
2024
National Cryo-Electron Microscopy Platform

Research Ireland funded infrastructure for high-resolution 3D visualisation of biological structures [lead: Prof. Oliver Blacque]
2021
IMI Hipprocrates

€21m EU and industry funded psoriatic arthritis research programme (led by Profs Stephen Pennington and Oliver Fitzgerald)
2020
IMI Sophia

€16m EU academia-industry pre-competitive consortium to optimise future obesity therapy (led by Prof Carel Le Roux)
2019
Precision Oncology

Consortium to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics for personalised cancer treatment (led by Profs Walter Kolch and William Gallagher)

Impact (2024/2025)

270

Articles including in Nature, The Lancet, & Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews

33 million

External research funding awards to Conway Fellows

63%

Published papers with international co-authors

17

Invention disclosures that potentially may have a commercial application

12265

People engaged with 'The Vitruvian: Uncovering the Layers of Cancer' by artist, Vincent Devine

1

Spin out company formed to commercialise research/ technology

1700

Secondary school pupils engaged with CuriosiTY programme and/or school based events

3

Patents granted to Conway Fellows to protect technological advances