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Timely updates on the people, partnerships, and progress behind CORI.

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Welcoming Páraic Ó Ciaruáin to CORI 01Sep
Welcoming Páraic Ó Ciaruáin to CORI

CORI is delighted to welcome new PhD student, Páraic Ó Ciaruáin, whose work will use the Biodesign innovation process in paediatric orthopaedics for the first time in Ireland. His research will directly address the shortage of devices designed specifically for children, aiming to deliver practical, clinically relevant solutions that improve care for young patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
A Common Purpose: Inside CORI’s Inaugural Research Meeting 17Jun
A Common Purpose: Inside CORI’s Inaugural Research Meeting

On 16 June 2025, CORI held its inaugural meeting at Ardmore House in UCD. The half day event brought together a focused group of physicians (both human and animal), engineers, statisticians, and patient partners to establish shared goals and define early priorities for the new centre.
CORI Hosts Leading US Surgeons from Scottish Rite for Children Hospital 06Nov
CORI Hosts Leading US Surgeons from Scottish Rite for Children Hospital

As part of our ongoing commitment to global collaboration and innovation in paediatric orthopaedics, CORI was proud to welcome Dr Anthony Riccio, MD, and Dr Jacob Zide, MD, from Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, Texas last November. Scottish Rite is one of the world’s most respected institutions in the field, and their visit provided a valuable day of exchange, reflection, and connection.

Contact the UCD Centre for Children's Orthopaedic Research & Innovation

Engineering and Materials Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
E: cori@ucd.ie