Research Grant Awards 2016
The Foundation is delighted to announce over €300,000 has been awarded for research projects in 2016 Click here for the full list of grant awards
Doctor Susanne Frost Consultant Microbiologist
Advancing Clinical Microbiology Diagnostics in Tallaght Hospital by introducing the molecular technology ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis (RISA) into diagnostic practice.
Professor James Gibney Consultant Endocrinologist and Clinical Professor
HDL function and HDL proteomics in type 1 diabetes mellitus (YIDM) comparison to normal subjects association with early atherosclerosis and the effects of glycaemic control.
Professor Mark Little Professor of Nephrology and Consultant Nephrologist
Non-invasive measurement of NETosis to stratify thrombosis risk in vasculitis.
Doctor Mark Sherlock Consultant Endocrinologist
Optimising steroid replacement in patients with Addison’s disease.
The Edna O’Flynn Award
Ms Mary Finn, Senior Dietitian
Development and pilot of a smart phone application to improve the health of overweight obese individuals with type 1 diabetes.