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Academic Health Science System (AHSS) Grant 2022-2023

The UCD Health Affairs Academic Health Science System (AHSS) Grant 2022-2023 is currently open for applications (application deadline: 5pm on Tuesday, 28th February 2023).

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds | Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, 24th June 2022 at 8am

Please join us virtually this coming Friday, 24th June at 8am for what promises to be another fascinating IEHG/UCD Virtual grand rounds from The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. There will be two interesting cases presented - Thyroid Glaucoma - Double Trouble! and sixth nerve palsy from a chordoma by Dr Edward Loane Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Dr Aoife Smyth SHO, Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital followed by the usual lively panel discussion.

Special Congratulations to Prof Tim Lynch on his DMed on Published Work

We are proud to congratulate our Vice Principal for Health Affairs, Professor Tim Lynch, on his conferring with an DMed on Published Work on 2nd June 2022 from National University of Ireland.

UCD One Health Conference 2022

Join UCD One Health or this one day, in-person conference on 15th June 2022 to highlight and recognise some excellent research underpinned by a One Health approach

Prof Tim Lynch (CAO, IEHG, & VP for Health Affairs, UCD) Presents at Future Health Summit

On the 2nd day of the Future Health Summit in the RDS on 19 May last, Prof. Tim Lynch, Chief Academic Officer, IEHG, and Vice Principal for Health Affairs, UCD, delivered a 20-minute presentation on the Academic Health Science System in Ireland. His talk was very well received by the audience. The title of his presentation was 'Health Summit Innovation Session: Academic Health Science System in Ireland'.

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds | Our Ladies Hospital, Navan, 27th May 2022

Please join us virtually for the next IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds (a zoom webinar) to discuss two interesting cases, one medical one surgical on next Friday 27th May at 8am at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87255609792. This will start with 'Learn all about FOXTROT with Ms Rogers' a presentation from Dr. Karishma Seomangal on behalf of Ms Ailín Rogers on a complex young lady with colonic tumour and right atrial thrombus. The second case A Leaky Masquerade is a rare and interesting case of Idiopathic Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome.

Labour Hopscotch Framework Project and Clinical Simulation to Support Training and Credentialing Project win UCD Health Affairs AHSS Grant 2021-2022

Congratulations to this year’s two winning projects for UCD Health Affairs inaugural Academic Health Science Centre Grant 2021-2022: 1) The Labour Hopscotch Framework: Promoting Active Physiological Childbirth, led by Dr Denise O'Brien, UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems 2) Clinical Simulation to Support Training & Credentialing in Clinical Handover in an AHSS, led by Associate Professor Suzanne Donnelly, UCD School of Medicine

U21 Health Sciences Group IPE International Student Challenge

This year UCD is fortunate to be one of the universities participating in the U21 Health Sciences Group IPE International Student Challenge. This year’s event is themed around the following task: How can we improve health equity and prevent the next pandemic? Expressions of interest from UCD students should be sent to Associate Professor Emma O'Neill directly by completing the application form and emailing emma.oneill@ucd.ie by 1st June.

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds | Hepatitis C Treatment - a Global Success Story, 29 April 2022

Please join us virtually this coming Friday, 29th May at 8am for what promises to be another fascinating IEHG Virtual grand rounds from St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny and the Liver Transplant unit in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. The presentation will focus on the medical antiviral treatment of Hepatitis C and the surgical treatment for Hepatitis C induced hepatoma and chronic liver failure and will involve case and topic presentation followed by panel discussion with.

2022 Seed Funding for PPI | UCD PPI Network

PPI Ignite Network @ UCD have launched their 2022 round of PPI seed funding, with the theme Equality of opportunity for public and patient involvement in research. The goal of this seed funding is to support PPI contributors to collaborate with UCD researchers on a project related to the development, design or implementation of processes that create more inclusive practices for PPI in research. The closing date for applications is 30th May 5pm. Applications must be collaborative, and can be led by either a PPI contributor or a researcher. Applicants can apply for up to €4,000.

All Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge

UCD took part in the All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge (AIPEC) held on Wed 23 Mar 22. In 2022 UCD joined the competition for the 1st time and faced teams from UCC, UL, NUI Galway, TCD, QUB, and RCSI. Students from UCD SoM and UCD SNMHS responded to a call from UCD Health Affairs, led by Professor Tim Lynch, and a team of six students were selected. The UCD team connected with Healthcare Professionals from IEHG hospitals and NRH to gather key information to support their person-centred interdisciplinary management plan. Assoc Prof Kate Frazer, UCD SNMHS was the UCD AIPEC Coordinator.

UCD CHAS Graduate Research Student Symposium 2022

The UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences is delighted to announce that the Graduate Research Student Symposium will take place on Friday, 8th of April at 12 pm. The location is the O'Brian Science Centre: Zones 2 and 3 and the George Moor Auditorium.

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IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds |St Columcille's Hospital, 25 March 22

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) NDTP are launching their eighth Virtual Grand Rounds from St. Coumcille’s Hospital on Friday, 25th March 2022 at 8am. This fascinating IEHG Virtual Grand Rounds from St. Coumcille’s Hospital starts with a case presentation on Phaemchromocytoma, followed by a presentation from the Emergency Department in the Home (EDITH) service which is a frailty response service, providing emergency medical and occupational therapy input to adults aged 65 and over providing an alternative to Emergency Department presentation.

UCD Health Affairs and CAO Group launch CAO Annual Report 2021

The seven Chief Academic Officers (CAO) of the Hospital Groups linked to the six Medical School Universities act as the bridge between the Universities, the Hospital Groups and the acute hospitals and their affiliated Community Healthcare organisations (CHOs). The UCD Health Affairs and the CAO Group launch their CAO Annual Report 2021.

UCD Neurodiversity Celebration Week | 21st-25th March 2022

Our colleagues at UCD EDI are hosting a week-long celebration of Neurodiversity March 21st-25th. Join Sienna Castellon, Founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and special guests to reflect on, and celebrate neurodiversity in art and culture, architecture, business, education, and technology via webinars, blogs, a masterclass and a podcast. From neurodivergent artists and advocates to students, graduates, and employees, this week explores lived experiences and shares the latest best practice in Ireland and internationally.

New treatment to help people with Parkinson’s commences in Ireland

A treatment that helps Parkinson’s sufferers by stimulating the brain has been used in Ireland for the first time. The treatment is part of the new National Deep Brain Stimulation Service based at the Mater Hospital in partnership with Beaumont Hospital, where all related surgery will be performed. This new service will treat patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Prof Tim Lynch, consultant neurologist and clinical director of the Dublin Neurological Institute has campaigned for over 20 years to bring this well-established treatment to Ireland.

Dublin Hospitals Cup - 2nd Oldest Rugby Cup in the world

This year’s Dublin Hospital’s Rugby Cup culminated in a thrilling encounter between the Mater Hospital and the Veterinary Hospital. A hugely physical Vets side were narrowly defeated by the Mater 15-12 on Friday night, 4th March 2022.

Parkinson’s patient imprisoned by his own body until a treatment new to Ireland set him free

Daniel McGinty was the first person to have Deep Brain Stimulation here in Ireland to treat Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in his mid-30s. Clinical director of the Dublin Neurological Institute, Professor Tim Lynch, has spent 20 years campaigning to make the treatment available in Ireland. Last year, Daniel became the first patient to undergo it here.

IEHG Welcomes the National Rehabilitation Hospital to their Group

In February 2022, Liam Woods, HSE National Director of Acute Operations issued a sub-delegation to IEHG CEO Declan Lyons in relation to the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH), Dun Laoghaire. This means the NRH now falls under the full responsibility and accountability of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG).

Precision oncology using digital models to transform child cancer treatment

Chemotherapy can have severe long-term consequences. Modelling minimises damage.

DNI Job Opportunity | Research Co-Ordinator in Neurology

An opportunity is available for a Research Co-Ordinator in Neurology in the Dublin Neurological Institute (DNI).

National Neuroinflammatory Forum 2022 | 4th March 2022

This year's National Neuroinflammatory Forum meeting will be held virtually on Friday 4th March 2022 from 9.30am to 5pm. The objective of the meeting is to share information on evolving diagnostic testing and therapeutics of immune-medicated/neuro-inflammatory disorders. This meeting is chaired by Dr. Róisín Lonergan, Professor Tim Lynch, Professor Michael Farrell, and Professor Christopher McGuigan.

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds | VTE, 18 February 2022

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) NDTP are launching their seventh Virtual Grand Rounds on VTE on Friday, 18th February 2022 at 8am. Please Join us virtually for what promises to be a masterclass on VTE care in Ireland from some of our national and international experts in the field. It will involve interesting case discussion with interventional radiology involvement, discussion around the HSE KPI on Hospital acquired thrombosis, and the work that is being done to improve the quality of care and reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with VTE in Ireland.

#HelloUCDClinicalTrials Video by UCD Clinical Research Centre (CRC)

UCD Clinical Research Centre (CRC) has launched a new video titled - #HelloUCDClinicalTrials – Revolutionising Children’s and Adolescents Cancer Treatment and Outcomes. UCD School of Medicine receives €2.5 million funding from HRB (Health Research Board), in partnership with the CHI (Children’s Health Ireland) Cancer Trials Group, to enhance children and adolescent cancer patient-focused research. The programme aims to increase opportunities for child and adolescent cancer patients to participate in clinical trials and increase the critical support available to investigators from facilities to sponsorship.

Webinar: Safeguarding during Covid-19 - learning from international experts | 14 February 2022

As part of UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems Public Health Nursing Webinar Series, the webinar 'Safeguarding during Covid-19 - learning from international experts' will take place on 14th February 2022 from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Webinar Link: https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/62276638073

Dublin Clinical Neuroscience Meeting: Why Are We Failing in Developing New Medicines for PD? | 4 Feb 2022

Online Seminar: Why Are We Failing in Developing New Medicines for PD?
Date: Friday, 4th February 2022 8:30am
Speaker: Professor Joaquim Ferreira
Link to join: https://beaumont.webex.com/meet/iicn

1st ESHG Course on Precision Medicine: A Focus on Clinical Utility | 25th -27th April 2022

1st European Society of Human Genetics Course on Precision Medicine: A Focus on Clinical Utility will takes place from 25th to 27th April 2022. For more information and to register, please go to http://reg.eshgprecisionmedicine.com/.

Professor Tim Lynch attended a Reception hosted by the President of Ireland for descendants of the Irish men and women who represented Dáil Éireann at the Treaty Negotiations in London in 1921

Professor Tim Lynch, Vice Principal for UCD Health Affairs and Chief Academic Officer of Ireland East Hospital Group attended an event hosted by the President of Ireland and Sabina Higgins on 16th January at Áras an Uachtaráin for descendants of the Irish men and women who represented Dáil Éireann at the Treaty negotiations in London in 1921.

IEHG/UCD National Virtual Grand Rounds | NDTP - Investing in You, Investing in Your Career, 28 January 2022

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) NDTP are launching their sixth Virtual Grand Rounds on NDTP - Investing in You, Investing in Your Career on Friday, 28th January 2022 at 8am. This national Grant Round will start with presentations from Dr Brian Kinirons - Medical Director of the National Doctors Training and Planning Department and Dr Caroline Herron - Surgical SpR and National Lead NCHD/NDTP Fellow, and then followed by a panel discussion.

IEHG End-of-Year Review 2021

The IEHG End-of-Year Review 2021 was published on 22 December 2021. The Review demonstrates the incredible work that has taken place at a Group-level, in collaboration with UCD Health Affairs, and within IEHG’s 11 hospitals over what was another extremely challenging 12 months for our health service and staff.

UCD Health Affairs Academic Health Science System (AHSS) Grant 2021-2022

The UCD Health Affairs AHSS Grant will open for applications on 10th January 2022. This Grant aims to enhance the collaboration between IEHG, its affiliated community healthcare organisations, and UCD CHAS. This grant supports health and science-related research or educational/innovation projects that clearly will enhance the concept of an AHSS and that will align with key College/School education and/or research strategic objectives. It aims to raise awareness of UCD Health Affairs and to foster synergies between UCD CHAS, UCD Health Affairs, IEHG and its affiliated community areas. This is the first call for this grant.

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IEHG Vaccinator Opportunity for Healthcare Students

The Ireland East Hospital Group is currently recruit vaccinators within various vaccination centres in Ireland East. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering a safe and effective service for the mass delivery of vaccinations (COVID-19 vaccine).

Special Congratulations to Mr Tony Brady

Congratulations to Mr Tony Brady who graduated at UCD on 12th December. Tony expressed his gratitude to Professor Tim Lynch in the acknowledgment section in his thesis. Saying this would not have been possible without the expertise of Professor Tim Lynch, Consultant Neurologist at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Vice Principal for UCD Health Affairs, who treated Tony in the ICU in 2015.

NDTP Trainer Lead Project Funding 2021: Supporting NCHD Education on Site

The HSE-NDTP Trainer Lead Project Funding 2021: Supporting NCHD Education on Site seeks to support NCHD education, training and experience at site level. Open to 1) NCHDs employed by IEHG 2)Consultants may apply but applications must be led by the NCHD. Application Deadline: Sunday, 5th of December 8pm

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds | Wexford General Hospital, 26th November at 8am

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) are launching their fifth Virtual Grand Rounds on Friday, 26th November 2021 at 8am. This webinar will be presented by the Wexford General Hospital.

Webinar: Tailoring Approaches to Reduce Smoking and Support Smoke-Free Homes | 3rd November 2021

This webinar will be chaired by Dr Kate Frazer and Dr Nancy Bhardwaj, UCD. Registration in advance is required. The registration link is availble here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AZdn3OCiSJeGLPXFf3W5Bg.

Launch of PPI Ignite Network | Tuesday, 2nd November 2021

We cordially invite you to the launch of the PPI Ignite Network on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021, 12:00- 1:30pm. This virtual event will be held on Zoom.

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds on CVA at Extremes of Pregnancy | NMH, 29 October, 2021

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) are launching their fourth Virtual Grand Rounds on CVA at Extremes of Pregnancy. This webinar will be presented by the National Maternity Hospital on Friday 29th October at 8am.

Learning from ‘natural gene therapy’ study published in Nature Medicine

Children with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) do not produce sufficient blood cells in their bone marrow and are at high risk to develop leukaemia. 25 years ago, European researchers founded the EWOG-MDS to improve diagnostic procedures and therapy for these rare disorders. Prof Owen Smith, Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine at UCD has been the National Coordinator for Ireland with EWOG-MDS since its inception.

IEHG/UCD Virtual Grand Rounds – Mullingar, 24th September

UCD Health Affairs and Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) launches their third Virtual Grand Round in September. Both cases for discussion were complex interesting cases involving transfer between Mullingar and MMUH and involving multidisciplinary teams so it promises to be another highly educational and interactive meeting.

DevelopMed MSCA-COFUND Programme

DevelopMed is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) COFUND Action offering EU co-funding for 12 prestigious Precision Oncology Fellowships for researchers at the early stage of their career. This fellowship programme is coordinated by Systems Biology Ireland in University College Dublin.

Launch of NAI Report on Online Service Provision Across Neurological care in Response to COVID-19

On World Brain Day, 22nd July the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) are launching their report on online service provision across neurological care services in response to COVID19. Professor Tim Lynch, DNI Clinical Director, Vice Principal for UCD Health Affairs and Chief Academic Officer for Ireland East Hospital Group, contributed to Page 34 of this report.

2021 UCD Conway Festival of Research & Innovation

UCD Conway Festival of Research & Innovation takes place on 6th and 7th October. This is a virtual conference via Zoom.

Minister for Health Visits IEHG’s Vaccination Centres

In July 2021, the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, visited vaccination centres around the country to meet staff at IEHG and thank them for the incredible work they have undertaken in the roll-out of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.

CAOs & UCD Health Affairs Welcome Announcement of National Irish COVID-19 Biobank (NICB)

The Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) across the 7 Hospital Groups and UCD Health Affairs welcome the announcement from the Minister for Health on the €2 million investment in National Irish COVID-19 Biobank (NICB) on 27th July 2021.

Minister Harris UCD NVRL & Researcher Visit

Simon Harris, TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, visits University College Dublin to meet the staff at UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory and UCD researchers who have helped Ireland and the global community tackle the challenges of Covid-19.

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