We were delighted to welcome Adam Steventon from @ourfuturehealthuk.bsky.social for a workshop with our MSCA fellows. Exploring how large-scale health data can drive earlier detection and prevention supports FutureNeuro’s mission to deliver impact for people affected by brain conditions.
One year ago, the community gathered together for our 2025 Conference. It was so powerful, we’re doing it again!
✨ SAVE THE DATE: 5th Nov 2026, O'Reilly Hall, UCD
Take a trip down memory lane, and get ready for the next chapter:
A new study involving FutureNeuro researchers investigated small RNA molecules in blood and CSF to explore their potential as epilepsy biomarkers. It found fluid-specific differences, with CSF more closely reflecting brain activity: futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
@researchireland.ie
We hosted a session on Wellcome Funding for Early and Mid-Career Researchers, bringing together awardees and research support experts to share insights and advice on preparing strong applications. It reflects FutureNeuro’s commitment to supporting researchers in securing competitive funding.
🌍 With World Parkinson’s Day tomorrow, we’re spotlighting Dr Ziba Asadpoordezaki, a FutureNeuro researcher focused on identifying early brain changes in Parkinson’s to help develop therapies that could prevent or slow neurodegeneration.
Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/spotlight-on...
Postdoc where YOU design the project.
NeuroAdapt (MSCA Cofund) also requires 3–6mo outside academia, industry, clinics or patient orgs.
50+ partners. 8 hospitals. Patient involvement built in. 🇮🇪
Full interview 👇
www.scientifyresearch.org/blog/behind-...
#neuroscience #postdoc
Four RCSI researchers have secured @researchireland.ie Enterprise Fellowships.
Congratulations to Dr Conor Murphy, Dr Cathal O'Hara, Dr Mahmoud Soliman and Dr Mona Heiland with partners Centric Health, T-Pro, Glantreo and MIR Therapeutics BV.
🔗 www.researchireland.ie/news/enterpr...
#RCSIdiscover
🚨 Just over one week left to apply to our second NeuroAdapt Fellowship call.
Join FutureNeuro and help advance cutting-edge research in #Diagnostics, #Therapeutics & #DigitalHealth for brain conditions.
Apply by 10 April: futureneurocentre.ie/neuroadapt/a...
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👏 FutureNeuro postdoctoral researcher Dr Mona Heiland at @rcsi.bsky.social has been awarded a @researchireland.ie Enterprise Fellowship for her project on a novel microRNA-335 therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy, in partnership with MIR Therapeutics BV.
🔗 www.researchireland.ie/news/enterpr...
Our founder, Eamon was delighted to participate in the final @futureneuro.bsky.social #MyMovingBrain event at RCSI yesterday.
Great to see so many stakeholders come together to shape how sport can be more inclusive to those living with neurological conditions.💚🧡
#FNDIreland @fndportal.bsky.social
Our #MyMovingBrain series wrapped this week with a final event, bringing together voices from our 4 national events. Clear priorities emerged: inclusive training, stronger collaboration, & a shift toward participation & belonging. Next step: turning these insights into action.
@researchireland.ie
A new FutureNeuro-supported study involving our researchers at Beaumont Hospital shows absence status epilepticus (ASE) is the most common type of status epilepticus in idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/publications...
@researchireland.ie
“Machine Learning Model for Response to Internet-Delivered CBT vs Antidepressant Medication” - New research published in the journal, JAMA Network Open,
led by Professor Claire Gillan’s Lab.
Please follow the link below to read the full paper:
ow.ly/fxyB50YxLm5
@clairegillan.bsky.social
RCSI is pleased to share that Dr Ian Woods has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society – @researchireland.ie University Research Fellowship.
His project will develop an innovative approach to repairing traumatic brain injury.
Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
#RCSIdiscover
On #WorldClimateDay, we’re resharing our short film, The Brain and Climate Change, which explores how rising temperatures are already affecting brain health—impacting people with neurological conditions through increased seizures, symptom flare-ups, & disrupted care.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/lmbRcsFNlEw
Following on from Michael McKillop, we’re spotlighting Phil O’Dwyer, who has lived with Parkinson’s for 11+ years. At our Dublin #MyMovingBrain event, he spoke about using exercise, even climbing the Himalayas, to manage his condition.
🎥: youtu.be/BLnaWpVOCqg?...
#brainawarenessweek2026
Throughout #MyMovingBrain, lived experience has shaped the conversation.
Host of the series, Michael McKillop, and four-time Paralympic gold medallist who lives with epilepsy and cerebral palsy, spoke about resilience & inclusion in sport.
🎥: youtu.be/pR3rgz6VBeQ?...
#brainawarenessweek2026
Meet our Co-Director: Ronan Lordan!
🧠 Ronan is a Scientist at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and FutureNeuro in Dublin, Ronan studies how our internal clocks and circadian rhythms influence metabolic health in aging.
#pint26
Calling all #Neurology Advocates!
Enter EFNA's BrainTalks #Competition for an opportunity to speak at the EFNA Conference 2026, taking place 25–26 September in Dublin, Ireland. Winners will receive flights, accomodation and access to both days of the conference: https://www.efna.net/braintalks2026/
As part of #BrainAwarenessWeek, our Deputy Director Gianpiero Cavalleri and Centre Manager attended a @braincouncil.eu event. Prof Cavalleri spoke on the panel “Addressing the Unmet Needs and Burden of Disease,” highlighting the role of the EHDS, PPI, and clear GDPR guidance in enabling research.
Young woman lying in bed late at night, holding smartphone and yawning from tiredness
As part of Brain Awareness Week, we're highlighting a timely piece by Dr @elronan.bsky.social from @futureneuro.bsky.social and @rcsi.bsky.social on how sleep disruption can strongly affect people living with mood disorders. Read on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social: https://pulse.ly/qfyvg87q4h
New research led by FutureNeuro scientists identifies a breakdown in the blood–brain barrier as a key link between repetitive head injuries and long-term brain health problems in some retired athletes, including rugby players and boxers.
🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/new-research...
A key part of #MyMovingBrain has been partnering with Active Disability Ireland and Local Sports Partnerships, especially the Sports Inclusion Disability Officers. Their expertise helped make events in Dublin, Cork, Galway & Kildare accessible & inclusive for all participants.
#brainawarenessweek
#FNDIreland were delighted to support and participate in the
@futureneuro.bsky.social My Moving Brain series and look forward to the wrap up event on the 24th March. 💚 🧡
#MyMovingBrain #BrainAwarenessWeek #FND
@fndportal.bsky.social @donpsi.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
🎥 The European Brain Health Summit is now live!
Tune in to hear MEP Angelika Winzig delivering the opening remarks and setting the stage for key discussions on brain health: buff.ly/l10yQjJ
#EANeurology #BrainHealthMission #EuropeanBrainHealthSummit #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainHealthDay
🧠 This #BrainAwarenessWeek, we’re celebrating research that is already improving the lives of people with epilepsy, MND/ALS, MS, and other neurological conditions while accelerating the breakthroughs still to come.
Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/brain-awaren...
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🧠 This week is #BrainAwarenessWeek. At FutureNeuro, we’re reflecting on #MyMovingBrain, our series promoting brain health and inclusion in sport. Across four events, 300+ participants came together to explore barriers and identify practical ways to make physical activity more inclusive.
🚨 Just one month left to apply for our second NeuroAdapt MSCA Fellowship!
Join FutureNeuro and help advance cutting-edge research in #Diagnostics, #Therapeutics, and #DigitalHealth for brain conditions.
👉 Apply by 10 April: futureneurocentre.ie/neuroadapt/a...
