Image shows, form left to right, Gerry O’Brien, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology Students’ Union; Dr. Diarmuid O’Callaghan, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology; Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless T.D.; Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast; and Amy Smith, President, Queen’s University, Belfast Students’ Union

We were delighted to mark the next chapter of our growing partnership with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) at a special event celebrating the formal endorsement of a Heads of Agreement between our two institutions.

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Image shows, on the left-hand side, a cancer researcher working in a lab. On the right-hand side is white text on a red background that reads: “Cancer is one of the most serious threats across the globe and it is estimated to kill approximately 17 million people annually by 2030.     “A strong National Cancer Control Plan, tailored specifically for each country is essential for preventing cancer, addressing treatment needs and improving the wellbeing of those affected by this killer disease.”  Professor Mark Lawler, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Digital Health, Chair in Translational Cancer Genomics The Johnston Cancer Research Centre

According to a new study led by our experts, Ireland tops the global league table for its robust and effective National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP).

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Image shows a square box -the top shows a researcher filling a pipette. The bottom contains a red rectangle with white text that reads: “This research breakthrough highlights the benefit of combining academic expertise with industry to make real-world impact. We hope this discovery will lead to the development of new, targeted anti-inflammatory drugs which will help treat these devastating diseases.” Dr Rebecca Coll, Senior Lecturer in Immunobiology. There is also a photo of Dr Rebecca Coll beside the text in the bottom left-hand corner.

RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH: Discovery could lead to new drug treatments for #InflammatoryDiseases including #Alzheimers, #asthma, #arthritis and #obesity.

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Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing, research shows Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy ageing, new research has found.

Black tea, berries, citrus fruits, apples; could flavonoid-rich foods be the answer to healthier ageing?

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Image shows a packet of chewing gum with red text on a white background that reads: Stop chewing: New research reveals the shocking number of microplastics in a single piece of gum A first-of-its-kind study, led by Queen’s University Belfast, exposes the potentially harmful materials found in gum that are going unnoticed. Published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, the research findings show that over 250,000 microplastics (MPs) were detected in the saliva of the study participant after one hour of chewing a single piece of gum.

Image shows a tree in a field with red text on a white background that reads: Research reveals that Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change Warm temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on Northern Ireland’s health and farming industry, a new study reveals. The research is the first to combine data which models climate risks with insights capturing local knowledge and experience from rural health care providers and farmers.

Image shows a photograph of Dr Ken Smith and Dr David Young with red text on a white background that reads: Queen's staff recognised with high-level award Two Queen's software engineers have been singled out for a prestigious award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for their work in discovering cosmic explosions, understanding their physics and playing leading roles in major international sky surveys. Dr Ken Smith and Dr David Young, who both work in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) in the School of Mathematics and Physics, have been awarded the 2024 IOP Business, Higher Education and National Research Facility Technician Award.

It's been another busy month for our experts!

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Why ChatGPT is a uniquely terrible tool for government ministers Generative AI tools look backwards, where governments are supposed to look forwards.

Why #ChatGPT is a uniquely terrible tool for government ministers.

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Find out more about how Professor Orla Muldoon, Head of the School of Psychology at Queen's, is using her research to engage the public on complex and sensitive societal issues to help shape important changes to policy. ⤵️

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The image shows a foot made from trees on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side of the image is red text that reads: Queen’s part of £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the ‘UK Hub for One Health Systems: Creating Sustainable Health and Social Care Pathways’ is one of seven new collaborative initiatives announced, with each facing a difference net zero challenge.

Image shows a number of different tablets spilling from a bottle on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side of the image is red text that reads: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can hide in human cells without alerting the immune system - new study By hiding inside macrophages (a type of white blood cell in blood and tissue which is the first line of defence against microbes) Enterobacter lies dormant and does not stimulate any inflammatory responses, allowing it to escape the action of the few antibiotics that remain available for treating the infection.

On the left-hand side of the image is a salmon leaping in a river. On the right-hand side is red text that reads: Removal of dams could have consequences for ecosystems, including native salmon, study shows A new study, led by Queen’s University Belfast, cautions that the removal of artificial barriers, such as dams and weirs, could pose new ecological and socio-economic challenges, if managed inadequately.

March has been a very busy month for our experts!

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Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Image shows, from left to right, Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre; Health Minister for Northern Ireland Mike Nesbitt; Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute; and Brinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre

This week, Queen's cancer expert Professor Mark Lawler visited the Lombardi Centre in Washington DC to give a key note speech on the value of collaboration between the island of Ireland and the US.
 
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Images shows 6 people standing at the entrance of the Lanyon Building. They are L-R are: Claire Hazelden, Department of Justice; Hugh Widdis, Permanent Secretary, Department of Justice; Justice Minister Naomi Long; Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's; Dr Colm Walsh, lead researcher and academic from Queen's; and Adele Brown, Director of the Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime. Beneath the photo is red text that reads: Landmark Queen's study reveals The research study is the first comprehensive assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among widespread impact of childhood trauma Northern Ireland's adult population, revealing significant in Northern Ireland The research study is the first comprehensive assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among Northern Ireland's adult population, revealing significant levels of trauma that continue to impact all communities and across generations.

Image shows six women crafting in Zanzibar, each wearing glasses. Beneath the photograph is red text that reads: Reading glasses boost empowerment and well-being for women in Zanzibar, new study finds A new study led by our researchers and the Ministry of Health Zanzibar has found that reading glasses vastly drove empowerment and improved well-being and livelihood for a group of older craftswomen in Zanzibar.

Image shows 10 people standing at the iReach building site wearing hard hats and high vis jackets. They are [L-R]: Paddy Anderson, Queen’s Vice-President and Chief Finance and Resources Officer; Stephen Wightman, Director of City and Growth Deals, Invest NI; Professor Judy Bradley, Director of iREACH Health; Anthea Cromie, Executive Director, Clinical Pharmacology Sciences at Celerion; Phil Bach, Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Research at Celerion; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; Dr Fiona McNeilly, Site Director at Celerion; Professor Ian Bruce, Queen’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; John Horkulak, Vice President of Corporate Development at Celerion; Bernadette Boyle, Head of Project Delivery at iREACH Health. Beneath the photo is red text that reads : iREACH Health and Celerion partner to advance clinical trial development in key healthcare areas We have announced a new partnership with Celerion, a global leader in early clinical research. The agreement will see the US-headquartered company relocate its UK Phase 1 clinical research operations to REACH Health.

It's been a busy month for our experts!

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Last night the Lanyon Building turned blue for #WorldCancerDay.

Experts in The Patrick G Johnston Centre for #CancerResearch at Queen's are giving hope through their discoveries, finding new ways to advance cancer care.

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Rethink kick-off times during 2026 FIFA World Cup to protect footballers from extreme heat Almost 90 per cent of stadiums hosting the 2026 World Cup could face potentially dangerous levels of heat, Queen’s University research has revealed.

As #ClimateChange and extreme heat become a growing problem for sport, is it time to rethink kick-off times at the 2026 #WorldCup?

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How lynx and wolf reintroductions to Britain could be shaped by preconceptions and psychology Psychology may shape the success of carnivore reintroductions much more than ecology, politics, economics and philosophy ever can.

Is the big bad wolf really as bad as we believe it to be?

Our Environmental Social Scientist Jonny Hanson explores how age-old fears, preconceptions and psychology could shape carnivore reintroductions to Britain.

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First of its kind 3D printed cacao-based health supplement helps boost immune system Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have developed a first of its kind 3D printed cacao-based health supplement that acts as a nutrient and vitamin carrier, helping to boost the immune system.

Our researchers have made a #breakthrough development; a 1st of its kind 3D printed cacao-based health supplement that acts as a nutrient & vitamin carrier.

The showcases how advanced manufacturing techniques such as food #3DPrinting can be applied to #healthcare.

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