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19 December 2024
29  MINS

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Prof Kate Kenny, Professor of Business and Society at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway,

Professor of Business and Society at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, Kate Kenny has been researching whistleblowing in organisations for the past 10 years, across a range of sectors from the Gardaí to finance. Working with academic and industry collaborators, as well as whistleblowers themselves, Prof Kenny investigates the professional and legal structures that deny the voices of dissenters, and those that aim to support them. Launching in 2025, her upcoming book Regulators of Last Resort explores familiar cases such as Amazon and Facebook to ask: what is the price that whistleblowers pay, and who can offer them support? 

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Innovate Together
12 December 2024
18  MINS

Professor Abhay Pandit, Founding Director of CÚRAM, on Finding Ways to Live Well as We Age

Professor Abhay Pandit, Established Professor of Biomaterials, University of Galway; Founding Director of CÚRAM

In this feature, Cois Coiribe is delighted to share the insights of Professor Abhay Pandit, Established Professor of Biomaterials at University of Galway and the Founding Director of CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices. Prof Pandit discusses the programme and its significant impact, including its fostering of direct applications and development of breakthrough medical devices. He demystifies CÚRAM and its crucial contribution to MedTech in the West of Ireland and beyond. 

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Innovate Together
12 December 2024
31  MINS

Why Ireland Is a Standout Choice for Clinical Trials

Prof Fidelma Dunne, Professor in Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Interim Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials, University of Galway

Ireland offers a centre for MedTech and healthcare innovation; why can’t it be a leader in clinical trials as well? Here, Cois Coiribe connects with Prof Fidelma Dunne, Professor in Medicine at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway and Interim Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials. She offers insight into the state of healthcare and clinical trials, and she explores advancements in diabetes medicine and management. Read more below to get a glimpse into Prof Dunne’s vision for Ireland. 

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People
16 October 2024
13  MINS

Day in the Life – Dr Elaine Toomey

Dr Elaine Toomey, Lecturer, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Medicine

Cois Coiribe‘s ‘Day in the Life’ series showcases the diverse workings of our research and teaching life at University of Galway. We aim to spotlight researchers, academics, and students, sharing their experiences, challenges, and exciting discoveries!

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Global Impact
27 June 2024
19  MINS

How horses inspired one scientist’s big invention

Dr Abigail Martin, Co-Founder and Director, ImmuONE; Alumna, University of Galway

In this piece Cois Coiribe talks to aluma Dr Abigail Martin, CEO and Co-Founder and Director of biotechnology company ImmuONE. Abigail’s love of horses made her interested in how science could help to make animals’ lives better, as well as curious about what we can learn about human health from animal studies. Her company manufactures her innovative product – a human in vitro lung – which has significantly affected how companies test their products, in particular, improving human safety and reducing animal testing. Explore Abigail’s journey below.

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Resilient Innovation
28 June 2023
20  MINS

Propelling Innovation: University of Galway Spinouts

Today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape requires constant innovation. Founded in 2006, University of Galway’s Innovation Office is a hub for entrepreneurs, startups and established companies alike to propel their ventures to new heights in a supported environment.

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Resilient Innovation
22 June 2023
20  MINS

Jack O’Meara: Developing New RNA Therapies to Treat Liver Disease 

Jack O'Meara

University of Galway alum, Jack O’Meara is the co–founder and CEO of Ochre Bio, the cutting-edge startup that is developing new RNA therapies to treat liver disease. In 2023, O’Meara was named one of Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ star entrepreneurs in Science & Healthcare for breakthroughs in genomics empowering scientists to swap unreliable animal testing for studies on discarded human donor livers. 

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01 September 2021
14  MINS

Setting up a Health Partnership in Kenya

Dr Yvonne Finn

Dr Yvonne Finn speaks of her experience setting up a health partnership in Kenya

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