University College Cork (UCC) researchers have called for routine screening for iron deficiency in pregnant women, following new research that shows that iron deficiency in early pregnancy, even without anaemia, may be associated with lower language and motor [...]
November 14th 2025: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD, has today announced €34.5 million in funding to support 39 cutting-edge research projects. Addressing biodiversity at Lough Hyne Marine Nature [...]
A new digital health project has been awarded €4.9 million funding to help protect mothers and children in East Africa by using smart digital tools to fight infectious diseases and save lives. A University College Cork [...]
The INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork (UCC) hosted a Family Fun Science Fair on Saturday, 9th August 2025 at Fota Wildlife Park’s Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) which welcomed over 530 visitors across [...]
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, [...]
