Approach
Within UCD Conway Institute, there are ample opportunities for comparative disease work between humans and animals. We work across disciplines to research:
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Emerging infections
- Anti-infectives
- Biomarkers
Connecting People, Animals, and the Planet
Human health is deeply connected to the world around us. We explore how environmental changes, animal health, and human wellbeing are intertwined—because solving global health challenges requires a holistic approach.
From pandemics to pollution, the biggest threats to health cross boundaries. Our work helps build a healthier, more resilient world - for everyone.
Our scientists, engineers and veterinary and medical clinicians work together to build a better future for all. A clear strength is access to Ireland’s only veterinary medicine school and hospital as well as the 250 hectare Lyons Farm, which provides the infrastructure to support dairy, beef, equine, sheep, pig and crop research.
At UCD Conway Institute, we will focus on the infection and inflammation aspects of One Health research, harnessing core expertise within the Institute. Building on the highly successful collaboration established to monitor COVID-19 in wastewater in Ireland, we will apply our expertise to environmental water analysis across the island.
The growing concern of antimicrobial resistance will have a critical impact on global health so we will focus on the interplay between antimicrobial resistance and agricultural practices. Finally, we will enhance the existing expertise in comparative oncology and will incorporate and apply cancer genomics to the field of animal oncology.
Key Focus Areas
- Tracking zoonotic diseases like COVID-19
- Studying antibiotic resistance across species
- Environmental impacts on human health
- Sustainable health solutions
