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FutureNeuro is the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science, based in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our vision is to change the patient journey for people affected by brain conditions.
@futureneuro.bsky.socialHow does sleep affect #BrainHealth? Join FutureNeuro at Humanarium’s Late at 118: REST/RESET on 29 Oct to explore brainwaves with our Backyard Brains demo & learn about EPI-SLEEP, a study exploring wearable sleep technology for people living with #Epilepsy.
@naiireland.bsky.socialReposted by @futureneuro.bsky.socialNAI is delighted to attend the #PatientPartnership @hselive.bsky.social 4th National Public & Patient Partnership Conference: From Islands of Partnership to system- wide practice and policy. As partners of the #MyMovingBrain project, we joined @futureneuro.bsky.social at the poster presentation.
@futureneuro.bsky.social📣 New research led by @rcsi.bsky.social and FutureNeuro suggests that positive childhood experiences can help protect against depression and anxiety in adulthood, even after adjusting for adversity.
🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/positive-chi...
@futureneuro.bsky.socialWe're delighted to support the research session, at Breaking Down Silos: A Value-Driven Future for Brain Health and Care, an Associated Event of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency, hosted by the European Brain Council.
🔗 Find out more & register: www.braincouncil.eu/event/breaki...
@futureneuro.bsky.socialWe are delighted that our #MyMovingBrain abstract was selected as one of 50 posters for presentation at the upcoming HSE Public and Patient Partnership Conference 2026!
If you’re attending, please come and say hello to Lyndsey and Magdalen and join the conversation!
@futureneuro.bsky.social🎉 Congratulations to FutureNeuro researchers involved in the Jazz Pharmaceuticals Integrated TSC Model of Care project, shortlisted for Pharma Project of the Year – Small at the Pharma Industry Awards 2026! Find out more: www.pharmaawards.ie/shortlist#ph...
@futureneuro.bsky.socialFutureNeuro is delighted to be involved in #BNA2027, organising a session on emerging genomic programmes and BBB function in neurodegeneration and psychiatric disease.
Registration is now open, find out more below 👇
@futureneuro.bsky.socialThe All-Island PPI Ignite Network Festival launched at @rcsi.bsky.social last week! We were delighted to join patients, public contributors and researchers, alongside some of our fantastic #PPI contributors.
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
@eshg.bsky.socialReposted by @futureneuro.bsky.socialNew recommendations on returning secondary genomic findings to research participants, including polygenic risk scores and pharmacogenomics.
The focus is also on equity, community engagement and the practicalities of returning results at scale 🧬.
@futureneuro.bsky.social🎉 Our researchers have now contributed to over 500 papers published in scientific journals on PubMed. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible.
Explore the papers at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov?term=FutureN...
@futureneuro.bsky.socialHow might the body’s internal clock be linked to sleep and seizures in adults with Dravet syndrome?
FutureNeuro Investigator, Dr Reschke, is exploring this through DS-COMBINE, funded by @epilepsyireland.bsky.social & the HRB through the @hrci.bsky.social-HRB Joint Funding Scheme.
Find out more 👇
@futureneuro.bsky.socialCan we identify the brain areas responsible for seizures more precisely before surgery?
FutureNeuro Investigator, Prof Mark Cunningham, is exploring this through MAP-IT, funded by @epilepsyireland.bsky.social and the HRB through the @hrci.bsky.social-HRB Joint Funding Scheme.
Find out more 👇
@ean.orgReposted by @futureneuro.bsky.socialApplications are OPEN for the 4th class of our Advocacy Training!
➡️ Communicate scientific evidence with impact
➡️ Engage stakeholders
➡️ Collaborate meaningfully with patient communities
➡️ Join an international network of brain health advocates
Details, eligibility & application: buff.ly/7RCRE7H
@futureneuro.bsky.socialLast month, FutureNeuro delivered a Research #Commercialisation Pre-Accelerator Programme with Furthr, giving our researchers and clinicians the opportunity to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take promising discoveries beyond the lab and towards real-world impact.
@futureneuro.bsky.social🔬 Welcome to FutureNeuro, Eve Conheady!
After joining our 2025 summer internship programme, Eve is now returning as a PhD candidate to investigate sleep disturbances in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), funded through the @researchireland.ie Government of Ireland Postgraduate Programme.
@futureneuro.bsky.social📣 Exciting Research Assistant opportunity with the BAMBI study, investigating blood biomarkers that could improve the assessment of mild TBI.
Based in the Mater ED, the role supports participant recruitment, data collection & study delivery.
⌛ Apply by Oct 6: www.irishjobs.ie/job/research...
@futureneuro.bsky.socialA new publication involving FutureNeuro PI Prof Kathleen Bennett at @rcsi.bsky.social explores patient and public perceptions of AI in clinical decision-making for neurological healthcare in Ireland.
Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/ai-in-neurol...
@researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social
@futureneuro.bsky.socialProf David Henshall is leading CONTACTS, exploring how molecular traces on electrodes used during epilepsy surgery could reveal gene activity in the brain. Watch David explain the research and its potential to open new avenues for understanding, diagnosing and treating epilepsy 👇
@futureneuro.bsky.socialFollowing two years of Community Connect events, we’ve launched the #MyMovingBrain Network with Active Disability Ireland, bringing lived experience, & community organisations together to co-create resources supporting #PhysicalActivity for people living with #BrainConditions💙
@futureneuro.bsky.social🎉 Four FutureNeuro researchers have secured over €1.4 million in combined funding through the HRB Investigator-Led Projects scheme, each leading a four-year project tackling real-world challenges in brain health.
🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/four-futuren...
