Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverSurgery recommended as primary treatment for acute uncomplicated appendicitisAcute appendicitis is a common clinical condition requiring emergency management. The traditional treatment of appendicitis is surgical…Dec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverAI used to enhance precision during colorectal cancer surgeryRCSI research collaboration uses intra-operative artificial intelligence (AI) tissue imaging to assist surgeons treating colorectal cancer.Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverNon-invasive test for SARS-COV-2 using exhaled breath condensateNasopharyngeal swab PCR testing has widespread use in the diagnosis of COVID-19, but researchers have discovered a less invasive option.Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverMitochondrial arginase-2 is essential in preventing excessive inflammationRCSI researchers discover new way to halt IL-10 metabolic reprogramming of inflammatory macrophagesMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverBCL2 proteins regulate bioenergetics of breast cancer cellsRCSI-led research collaboration identifies the role of BCL-2 proteins in allowing cancer cells to resist metabolic stress.May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverRCSI-led research identifies a clinical score based on the ratio of interleukin-6 to…A linear prognostic score predicts outcomes in COVID-19Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverAccelerating bone healing through the age-altered activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3RCSI-led researchers develop a functional biological scaffold to enhance osteogenic and angiogenic activity in stem cells and promote bone…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverAlpha-1 Antitrypsin therapy modulates the neutrophil membrane proteome and secretomeRCSI researchers identify that neutrophils in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency have an altered membrane protein profile that…Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverConfirming the safety and efficacy of oral immunotherapy for peanut allergyPeanut allergy is a severe allergic condition with increasing prevalence in the developed world, where strict dietary requirements and…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Emer O'ConnellinRCSI DiscoverIdentification of functionally active miRNA in the epileptic hippocampus: potential for…RCSI-led international research identifies three potential therapeutic targets for epilepsyNov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020
