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Welcome to the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine is Ireland’s leading medical school and ranks as one of the world’s top medical schools (QS World Ranking by Subject 2024 – 78th for Medicine). The School of Medicine is the leading research school in Trinity, home to over 800 highly diverse researchers and spanning 21 medical and scientific disciplines. The School of Medicine is a multidisciplinary school comprising Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Human Health and Disease, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Over 90% of the academic staff are highly active in research. Fifty per cent of senior principal investigators are clinical academics combining their clinical commitments with their academic activities.
Studying at Trinity School of Medicine
An overview of the School of Medicine from an International students perspective.
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Trinity researchers identify biomarkers that could help us detect pancreatic cancer
To coincide with World Cancer Day 2025, we looked at the Maher Lab Group in Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute and the work of Dr. Laura Kane, Research Ireland Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Professor Barbara Ryan, Consultant
05 Feb 2025
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Falling Through the Gaps: PhD Research Unravels the Link Between Orthostatic Hypotension, Cerebral Blood Flow and Falls Risk in the Older Population
The School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin is proud to highlight the innovative research project of Dr Paul Claffey, a clinical fellow in falls and syncope at St. James’s Hospital who recently defended his PhD thesis
14 Jan 2025
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The 'Holey’ Potential of Electroporation: Revolutionising the Treatment for Barrett's Oesophagus
Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine is thrilled to highlight the groundbreaking research of PhD student Lorraine Smith.
19 Dec 2024
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Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine Publishes Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024
The School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, is delighted to announce the publication of its Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024.
11 Dec 2024
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School of Medicine advances ambition in climate health research
Professor Cathal Walsh and Professor Matthew Chersich, Discipline of Public health and Primary care, School of Medicine, have secured a prestigious Wellcome Trust Climate and Health Challenge Award for their Global Heat
03 Dec 2024
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School of Medicine researchers enjoy huge success in future research leaders’ awards
Five School of Medicine researchers have been recognised as future research leaders with awards totalling €5.3 million made under the HRB Research Career Framework.
28 Nov 2024
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The Discipline of Medical Gerontology in Trinity College Dublin Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Discipline of Medical Gerontology marked a significant milestone—its 25th anniversary—with a celebratory event in the historic saloon of the Provost’s House at Trinity College Dublin.
19 Nov 2024
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Healthcare solutions for ADHD and trauma recognised for their innovative impact
The Irish Healthcare Awards 2024 shortlisted nominations to recognise the most innovative, impactful, and inspiring individuals, organisations, and initiatives across Ireland's healthcare sector have been published.
13 Nov 2024
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School of Medicine secures Frontiers for the Future funding
Two School of Medicine researchers have been announced among the 13 Grant Awardees to Trinity College under the Frontiers for the Future funding programme.
24 Oct 2024
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Researchers find ‘natural killer’ cells that live in the lung are ready for a sugar rush
Research provides a foundation for further exploration of NK cells for the development of future treatments and therapies for a range of lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer
11 Oct 2024
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