The School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, is delighted to announce the publication of its Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024.
Commenting on the report, the Director of Research, School of Medicine, Professor Sarah Doyle said: “The report is a rich reflection of the breadth and depth of excellence in research that is currently being undertaken by our postgraduate students and their supervisors in the school. Our postgraduate students are involved in inspiring research that spans a wide variety of disciplines including, but not exclusively, cancer, infection/immunology, childhood health, neuroscience/immunology, population health/health policy and ageing. There is also a growing interest in inclusion health and research aligning with the UNs sustainable development goals. The multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of the research between scientists and clinicians in the School of Medicine may start with our postgraduate students but often leads to advances in basic science and translational research. These advances shape our understanding of health and disease across the spectrum of disciplines at every stage of life and have the potential to impact not only today’s patients but those of future generations. This year we have seen success in the Trinity Research Doctoral Group Awards, with PhD students from the School of Medicine working across school and faculty to address societal health challenges that need transdisciplinary expertise.”
Readers are invited to discover some of the fascinating PhD projects currently underway across the school in this year’s report. These include:
"Is Seeing Believing? Investigating and Addressing Confounders in Digital Pathology Data". The research explores the application of AI to histopathology and highlights the potential for AI to exploit technical artefacts in images.
"A Concept Analysis of Frailty in China: Identifying Gaps and Cultural Influences". This project highlights the growing concern of ageing populations and the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare. The research explores the perception of frailty in China and its relationship to traditional Chinese medicine, offering a unique perspective on global healthcare challenges.
"A translational investigation of the anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effects of psychedelics in an inflammatory model of depression in rats and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells."
There is increasing discussion of psychedelics as potential therapeutic agents. This PhD project explores the use of psychedelics in treating depression, a condition that affects a large portion of the population.
"Asclepiades of Bithynia’s Medical Molecular Theory and his Contribution to Evolving Understandings of Mental Illness". This MD project combines historical intrigue with contemporary relevance. The research highlights the enduring principles of humane and patient-centred care, resonating with current discussions on mental health.
To read more about these projects and browse the range of 118 Doctoral projects underway in the School of Medicine, you can browse the full report here. Enjoy.