We are incredibly proud to announce that University of Galway is to be the HQ for a new €34 million investment in healthcare technology solutions under @Researchirel ARC Hub programme - Accelerating Research to Commercialisation. The announcement was made today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless T.D. The ARC Hub for HealthTech is being led by University of Galway, in partnership with @atu_ie and @RCSI_Irl and starts with 23 research-led innovation projects selected for their strong potential to improve patient outcomes. The landmark funding investment of €34.3 million is provided by the Government of Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to position the Northern and Western Region as a national and international leader in MedTech and connected health innovation. The ARC Hub for HealthTech brings together clinical and commercial expertise, cutting-edge research and regional networks to develop impactful solutions to tackle chronic disease. Its focus will be on smart implants, advanced wearable medical devices, novel sensors and AI- and machine learning-driven modelling. @GalwayCMNHS @dfheris

Incredible investment news this morning! A landmark boost for innovation and research in healthcare. 🙏 @GalwayCMNHS @dfheris @Researchirel @atu_ie @RCSI_Irl

It starts with science. It culminates in impact. The new @Researchirel ARC Hub for HealthTech, led by University of Galway, in partnership with @atu_ie and @RCSI_Irl aims to fast-track research breakthroughs into commercial healthcare solutions. Director Professor Garry Duffy and Clinical Director Professor Aoife Lowery shares how embedding clinical insight from the outset ensures innovations are built for real healthcare settings. 23 projects. One mission: improve lives. @dfheris @GalwayCMNHS

🥂🎄Happy Christmas from Anatomy @GalwayCMNHS

🚀 Thrilled to lead ambiCART into the Grow Phase of the #NationalChallengeFund @Researchirel! 🌍📦 We’re developing tech to track live cells and monitor their viability in real-time during ambient shipping. Proud to work with co-lead @RuthTarpey, @gduffy00 & @UniOfGalway.

📢Excited to share our latest review article doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsvi.2024… published in @JVascSurg. This work explores the composition of chronic total occlusions to support better biomimetic analogues and advance revascularization strategies in chronic limb threatening ischemia #CLTI

We’re talking about regenerative medicine and how we’re learning to repair the body with @CarolineCurtin8 from @AnatRcsi and @gduffy00 from @uniofgalway live at around @Researchirel @NewstalkFM Science week show

Today Minister @podonovan and @DeptofFHed announced the launch of our two new degree programmes—Pharmacy and Graduate Entry Medicine. Pictured (L-R) Professor Laurence Egan, Dr. Martina Ní Chúlain, Interim President of University of Galway Professor @Peter_E_McHugh , Minister Patrick O'Donovan, and Executive Dean and Professor, Martin O’Donnell. Read more: irishtimes.com/ireland/educa… @GalwayCMNHS

Funding secured for new #Doctor & #Pharmacist courses at the @uniofgalway announced by Minister @podonovan. This initiative includes a #graduate entry medicine course focused on rural healthcare & the establishment of the 1st School of Pharmacy in the West. #deliveringforthewest

@uniofgalway expands healthcare education. Government confirms more than 120 new student places with new programmes for Pharmacy and Graduate Entry Medicine tinyurl.com/5n6r2ztv #StudyPharmacy #GraduateEntryMedicine #Healthcare #FutureCare

Exciting day with the official launch of the new @uniofgalway Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation. Inspirational ambition and excellent speakers. More universityofgalway.ie/ihdi/ #PurposePeoplePlace

Wonderful opportunity for a leader in anatomy or bioengineering. Chair of Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine in @RCSI_Irl - our oldest and most historic dept. which also hosts a large dynamic research cluster in @TissueEngDublin RTs appreciated linkedin.com/jobs/view/40466…

@abhay_curam @ClaireRiordan01 @aideenryan1 @CMcGregorSWK @RoshanDavood @gduffy00 @johnglaffey @unafitzg @ThomasR55937842 @shazglynn @Chem_light @PPadraigin @HynesNiamh @mattgriffinneph @Kardoy @ismalizamohdisa @hbtweetie

We're hiring a Postdoc and Research Fellow on our DTIF funded CellConnect project @uniofgalway tinyurl.com/1xPostdocResearc… tinyurl.com/1xResearchFellow Applications open until Sept 9th. Informal enquiries are welcome. Join our great group! Retweets welcome. @GalwayCMNHS @gduffy00

A bittersweet day for me too 🥲 I've loved working in the Duffy Lab over the past 11 years on 3 incredible @HorizonEU funded projects. I am looking forward to bringing all I've learned to @ATU_GalwayCity . Will always be grateful for my time in Anatomy @GalwayCMNHS @gduffy00

A bittersweet day in the lab as we say goodbye to our longest serving lab member @janiceosull86 who starts her new faculty role as Lecturer in Biomedical Technologies @ATU_GalwayCity - we wish you the very best & look forward to many fruitful collaborations! Congratulations 🥂

Congratulations to Dr @NiamhAWard for defending her PhD @Bio_Eng_NUIG @Galway_Research. Thanks to Profs @TejalADesai and @LaoiseMcnamara for examining Niamh's thesis and to @gduffy00 for chairing! Niamh's PhD was funded by @royalsociety @scienceirel

We look forward to hearing our Keynote speakers throughout the event focusing on a variety of engaging topics; AI in Pharmacy w/ Frank Bourke, Cutting Edge Innovations w/ @laoneill111, Transforming patient care w/ @ciarakirke & Revolutionising drug delivery @gduffy00 #AIPC2024

Humbled to be named a Life Sciences winner amongst such an esteemed line up for #FallingWalls #ScienceBreakthrough 2024 -Our work is described as "Breaking the Wall of Implantable Drug Delivery" & was a major collaborative effort with the @ellentroche lab led by @RachelBeatty123

Delighted to see the results of our priority setting partnership in adults living with type 1 diabetes published. Great Irish-UK work done to bring the most important research questions to the forefront! Sincere thanks to all those who participated! doi.org/10.1111/dme.15429