On this International Youth Day, In4kids, Ireland’s national paediatric clinical trials network, hosted at the INFANT Research Centre in University College Cork,  is shining a light on the essential role that young people play in shaping [...]
Overview of the ENIGMA Study Children diagnosed with Autism often experience mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, and depression but it’s not clear what triggers these challenges. The ENIGMA research study aims to understand [...]
Friday, 25th July, 2025: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the Embassy of the United States of America in Dublin are pleased to announce 18 [...]
Today, on World Brain Day, we’re proud to shine a light on the work we do at the INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork (UCC). The theme for World Brain Day 2025 is “Brain Health [...]
60% of pregnant women in a study group in Ireland show signs of iodine deficiency, according to new UCC research. Iodine is essential for baby brain development, and requirements increase by 50% during pregnancy but can’t [...]
We are thrilled to share that Prof Geraldine Boylan, Director of INFANT & UCC Futures Children, has been awarded the UCC Medical School Medal 2024. Prof Paula O’Leary, Dean of the School of Medicine at UCC, [...]
The IMAGINE Study is a nationwide research study led by University College Cork. Researchers at the INFANT Research Centre, University College Cork and University of Galway are looking for people of all ages who have been [...]
This study uses data from the BASELINE study, which was a longitudinal cohort study, coordinated by the Infant Centre in UCC, which was also funded by the National Children's Research Centre with our Children's Health Foundation.
We are very proud to announce four INFANT colleagues were recognised at the 2024 UCC Research and Innovation Awards. UCC is an internationally competitive, research-led university that plays a key role in the development of Ireland’s [...]
Over 50% of children received unlicensed or off label medications in a hospital setting A renewed focus on clinical trials for children is urgently needed In4kids is Ireland’s National Children’s Clinical Trial Network; funded by the [...]
