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    What occurs in the brain and body with Parkinson's Disease?

    We may not fully understand what causes the Parkinson's puzzle, but we do know that there is loss of neurons throughout the brain

    Date: Tuesday, 06 April 2021

    Mark Robinson - Biology - Maynooth University

    MU research to examine why people with liver disease are more at risk from COVID-19

    Research to receive funding as part of COVID-19 Research and Innovation Programme. Research findings will help doctors to care for people with liver disease if they get infected with the COVID-19 virus

    Date: Monday, 14 December 2020

    Guidance to Maynooth University Staff and Students related to Coronavirus COVID-19

    In response to the threat of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the University is implementing reasonable and proportionate precautions in line with policy and advice from the HSE, DES and DFAT. Our priorities at this time are to minimise the chances of spread of the infection and to protect the health and welfare of our staff and students.

    Date: Monday, 14 December 2020

    Lorna Lopez - Biology - Maynooth University

    MU congratulates Dr Lorna Lopez on receiving SFI Early Career Researcher Award 2020

    Gabhann OMN comhghairdeas leis an Dr Lorna Lopez tar éis di Gradam FEÉ do Thaighdeoir go Luath sa Ghairm 2020 a ghnothú The Science Awards recognise key leaders in the Irish Research Community. Dr Lopez received the award for her work in leading human health research on discovering the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr Lopez’ research at Maynooth University uses genomic technologies to focus on understanding the genetic basis of mental illness and other brain- and medical-related traits. She is also a recent rec

    Date: Thursday, 05 November 2020

    Lorna Lopez - Biology - Maynooth University

    Dr Lorna Lopez awarded €1.5M European Research Council (ERC) grant

    Maynooth University congratulates Dr Lorna Lopez on receiving a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant for her genetic research examining circadian rhythms in families.

    Date: Friday, 04 September 2020

    President Higgens, Dr Joanna Masterson, Dr Eoin McNamee

    President Higgins honours two MU scientists with SFI President of Ireland Future Research Leaders Award

    President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, has honoured two Maynooth University scientists, Assistant Prof Joanne Masterson and Assistant Prof Eóin McNamee, at a special ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin.

    Date: Tuesday, 03 March 2020

    Maynooth Prizes and Awards Ceremony - 12 February 2020

    Congratulations to all of our prize winners!

    Date: Monday, 24 February 2020

    Two Athena SWAN Bronze Awards presented to Maynooth University

    Two departments at Maynooth University, Biology and Geography, received Athena SWAN Bronze Department Awards at a ceremony hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons. The awards were presented to each department by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD.

    Date: Monday, 04 November 2019

    Maynooth University officially launches the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research

    Maynooth University has announced the launch of the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research. The institute, which is located on the university’s campus, takes a uniquely integrated approach to address some of the major health problems of today, including obesity and antimicrobial resistance, as well as researching many chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

    Date: Friday, 25 October 2019

    Eighth Biology Research Day

    The 8th Biology Research Day was held on Wednesday June 5th in the Iontas Lecture Theatre and Foyer. 17 different research groups were represented on the day through oral and poster presentations.

    Date: Friday, 05 July 2019

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