Researchers at the CÚRAM Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway have developed an implantable stimulator device that combined with body power, can help repair tendon injuries particularly in athletes. This innovative device is cost-effective, relatively easy to implant, and has the potential to pave the way for new methods to treat these types of … [Read more...] about NUI Galway researchers develop a revolutionary way to treat sport-related tendon injuries
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Confucius Institute of Chinese and Regenerative Medicine to be established at NUI Galway
By Fiona Lee NUI Galway has signed an agreement to establish a Confucius Institute and to formalise collaborative ties with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NJUCM). The signing ceremony was attended by the Chinese Vice-Minister for Education, the Ambassador of China in Ireland and the Mayor of Galway. The new Confucius Institute of Chinese and Regenerative Medicine … [Read more...] about Confucius Institute of Chinese and Regenerative Medicine to be established at NUI Galway
Cúram at NUI Galway receives €4.8 million in funding for research projects
By Conor Brummell Cúram, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research based in NUI Galway, has received €4.8 million in funding following the announcement of the Government’s Disruptive Technologies Fund. Cúram teams, along with industry partners, will be involved in three key industry projects that will be driving disruptive innovation on vital areas of medtech and … [Read more...] about Cúram at NUI Galway receives €4.8 million in funding for research projects
NUI Galway researcher granted nearly €420,000 for bacterial infection project
By Graham Gillespie NUI Galway have secured €419,585 in funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) for a research project which involves developing technology to help detect bacterial infections more quickly. The research will be carried out by Dr Joseph Byrne and a PhD student, who Byrne will recruit himself. Work will begin in April with the funding supporting the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway researcher granted nearly €420,000 for bacterial infection project
Venom-enal: NUI Galway lecturer’s talk gets TED seal of approval
By Marie Coady A 2017 TEDxGalway talk by Dr Michel Dugon of the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway was featured on the TED.com homepage on 5 October, a platform which has a global audience of 30 million people. The talk entitled ‘Spider Dust and Scorpion Juice: Are Bugs the Future of Therapeutic Drugs?’ highlights the potential curative properties of the chemical compounds … [Read more...] about Venom-enal: NUI Galway lecturer’s talk gets TED seal of approval