We would like to invite women from diverse backgrounds around Ireland, who have had a previous diagnosis of preeclampsia, to take part in one-to-one interviews with a researcher to understand their experiences of follow-up care after preeclampsia, and their preferences regarding future follow-up care. What is the Study? This study aims to explore women’s awareness [...]
University College Cork’s INFANT Centre, Ireland’s first translational research hub dedicated entirely to pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, marks over a decade of groundbreaking work. Since its establishment in late 2013, INFANT—The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research—has been at the forefront of significant breakthroughs that are saving lives and improving outcomes for [...]
Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) (First Role) INFANT is now accepting applications for a Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) to work on the ELEVATE Programme for the Prediction, Early Detection & Intervention in Cerebral Palsy. It is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation through the SFI Strategic Partnership Programme. INFANT seeks a Clinical Physiologist [...]
INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Nurse Manager to work within the team based at INFANT Cork University Hospital, Cork Maternity Hospital. As a large maternal and child health research centre, our studies include pregnant women and children. The Clinical Nurse Manager will work on projects related to [...]
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) and In4kids, the Irish Network for Children’s Clinical Trials launch new National Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) which invites children and young people to share their voice and help shape child health research in Ireland. This launch marks a significant step forward in involving young people in health research and ensuring [...]
The SOPHIE Study is a research study at University College Cork and Cork University Maternity Hospital/Cork University Hospital. Researchers at INFANT, UCC are looking for healthy children aged 5-11 years old to take part in this study. What is the Study? ‘SOPHIE’ is an acronym for ‘School-aged Outcomes Post Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy’. Some children are [...]
The INFANT team attended and showcased at the Cork Carnival of Science event in June at Fitzgerald's Park. This event is Ireland's largest outdoor science engagement event and attracts over 25,000+ people each year and is filled with fun STEM activities, shows, workshops and is a fascinating weekend of discovery where families can unearth the [...]
CUH and UCC Paediatric Allergy Research group accredited as Center of Excellence by World Allergy Organisation, the first of its kind in Ireland. Recognition is a testament to the excellence in clinical care, education and research in Allergy and Immunology at our institutions. Allergies can affect all aspects of a child's daily life, including their [...]
