RCSI research reveals how the body clock regulates inflammation

The study, led by Professor Annie Curtis, describes how immune cells, called macrophages, work differently at various times of the day and could pave the way for time-targeted treatments for inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.

Discover more about the findings here.

New insights into CRC tumour microenvironment 

RCSI research has found that closer immune-cancer cell interactions predict better disease-free survival rates in stage III colorectal cancer. The study was led by Professor Jochen Prehn, Investigator at the Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre.

Read the paper here.

RCSI's Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre.

The new World Health Organization Collaborating Centre will provide technical advice on developing systems for continuous professional development and leadership education for nurses and midwives.

Learn more here.

Healthcare harms the planet, but it doesn’t have to: RCSI course aims to reduce environmental impact

RCSI’s professional development course on sustainable healthcare will provide free training to health professionals on how to minimise the environmental impact of their practice. Professor Debbi Stanistreet at RCSI School of Population Health co-leads the programme.

Read more here.

A new review examines the effects of dressings and topical agents in preventing pressure ulcers.

The review by RCSI’s RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery was published in the Cochrane Library. The issue of pressure ulcer prevention is of critical importance in clinical practice.

Read the review here.