Achievements

INFANT is answering the international need for research and innovation to improve healthcare outcomes for mothers and children.

Ireland, with the highest birth rate in the EU, is an ideal place to consolidate international experts, enabling our researchers to make a marked impact.

Scientific Breakthroughs

AI powered neonatal seizure detection

This system automatically analyses and identifies seizures in newborn babies using EEG readings of the brain. Using artificial intelligence that detects brain seizures in newborns, INFANT has developed a new medical device for seizure detection in neonates that sets off an alarm at the cotside when baby seizures occur.

Predictive screening tests for pre-eclampsia

Affecting 5% of first-time mothers, preeclampsia is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and is a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. Using the latest technology to study metabolites, INFANT researchers discovered a set of biomarkers, which identify women at risk of developing the disease.

Biomarkers to detect brain injury

We have discovered and validated blood biomarkers to detect brain injury in newborn babies.

New therapy for peanut allergy

Clinical trials co-led by an INFANT principal investigator and supported by the Clinical Research Facility in Cork, have found that a new oral treatment, can successfully reduce sensitivity to peanuts, offering a real lifeline to those affected by the most common food allergy and the single cause of most food allergy deaths.

INFANT PI leads National Bereavement Standards in Maternity Services

The HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care Following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death was implemented to enhance bereavement care services for parents who experience a pregnancy loss or perinatal death. Used as a resource for both parents and professionals – it provides the template for maternity units to develop a compassionate, caring service for parents who lose a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death.

Our Global Impact

Success Stories

Tara Lee’s Story

Tara Lee Harte is one of the many children who have benefited from our algorithm. Tara Lee had a difficult delivery and her situation was critical. Thanks to the assistance of our seizure detection algorithm she has made a full recovery and is a thriving ten year old!

Learn about our Seizure Detection Algorithm

We put our stamp on Ireland

INFANT Research Honoured With Collector’s Stamp from An Post.

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Breakthrough for brain injury

INFANT research identifies biomarkers to detect brain injury.

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A caring service
for those that lose a baby

INFANT leads National Bereavement Standards in Maternity Services.

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Contact Us

Do you want to find out more about INFANT? If so, you can contact us via the Email address or Phone number below:

Email: infant@ucc.ie

Phone: 021 420 5082