Who We Are
A leading research centre committed to improving maternal and child health through world-class clinical research.
The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research (INFANT), at University College Cork (UCC), and co-located at Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital, is a hub of world-leading research and innovation, working to provide better outcomes in pregnancy, birth and early childhood. Established in 2013, INFANT has grown from a team of 8 founding principal investigators to a multidisciplinary powerhouse, now comprising over 130 dedicated professionals, including healthcare practitioners, research scientists, engineers, and support staff.
Our Story
Founded in 2013, the INFANT Centre has grown in size and impact
Our mission
To be at the international forefront of innovative and impactful research in maternal and child health
Our vision
To deliver state-of-the-art translational research to improve life-long health outcomes for mothers & children
Our People
Get to know our international community of researchers, the multi-disciplinary team who implement our research program pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood health.
Our vision is to establish INFANT as the world-leading centre for maternal and child health research. The centre is led by Prof Geraldine Boylan. A team of researchers and postgraduate students drive the INFANT Research Centre, underpinned by a dedicated and highly skilled research support and operations team.
The Centre’s expertise spans diverse fields including obstetrics, paediatrics, neonatology, neuroscience, nutrition, biomedical engineering, informatics, and artificial intelligence.
