July 2024: Family Genomics Annual Review Meeting - Elevating Research Excellence
On July 9th the Family Genomics team gathered for their Annual Review meeting, themed "Elevating Research Excellence: Pathways to...
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Blogs
- Jul 17
- 1 min
May 2024: Inspiring Future Scientists!
Read this blog to find out more about our school visits this year! We were delighted to welcome 6th class students from Citywest and...
- Dec 19, 2023
- 1 min
Reflecting on 2023: new faces, fond farewells
As the year draws to a close the Family Genomics Group would like to wish all our participants, collaborators, and colleagues past and...
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Science Night 2023
As Science Week drew to a close, Maynooth University rounded it off with an impressive Science Night, inviting the public to immerse...
- Oct 26, 2023
- 1 min
Celebrating Success: Award-Winning Research and Internship Achievements
The 26th annual Irish Society of Human Genetics (ISHG) conference took place on the 22nd of September 2023 at the Galmont Hotel in...
- Jun 30, 2023
- 6 min
What Researchers Need to Know About the Recently Published Oireachtas Joint Committee Autism Report
Dr Lorna Lopez debated in the Oireachtas to enlighten the joint committee on existing autism research activities to inform the final report.
- Jun 6, 2023
- 4 min
Enhancing Autism Genomics Research with Dynamic Public and Patient Involvement
It's encouraging - the knowledge and perspectives that I've learned from over a decade or more of experience can be useful to other people!
- May 25, 2023
- 2 min
Bang on Representation of Genes, Brains, & Behaviors in Galway City
To address recent discoveries in neuropsychiatric genetics, Dr Laura Fahey and Dr Lorna Lopez gathered geneticists from across the globe.
- May 25, 2023
- 4 min
Bolstering Pandemic-Afflicted Research with Big Data
The pandemic may have hampered research and collaboration, but it offered opportunities for exciting new projects on readily available...
- Apr 27, 2023
- 2 min
Celebrating World Autism Month
Maynooth University Biology Department and Local Teacher Partner for Successful Classroom Science Week Event.
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1 min
The Family Genomics Research Group Arrives Right on Time for Conference Season
As we head into the summer months the Family Genomics Research Group is gearing up for what is often called "conference season." The time...
- Apr 4, 2023
- 4 min
Am Coigilte Sholas an Lae: An Irish Perspective on Daylight Saving Time
Now that we are caught up on the lost hour of sleep, let this timeline be your guide through the history of Daylight Saving Time in Ireland.
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Science Night 2022
Robots, forensics and brain jellies! Continue reading this blog to find out more about Science Night 2022 in Maynooth University.
- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Maynooth University Research Week 2022
We will present a series of talks alongside public patient involvement representatives for this year's Research Week at Maynooth University.
- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Establishing An Irish Autism Research Network
Dr Fiana Ní Ghrálaigh provides resources for approaching research engagement and public patient involvement from our recent publication.
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
When are you most likely to catch the common cold?
Winter is coming! Read our blog to find out when you're likely to catch a cold.
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
Biology of Brain Disorders Conference: Our Interns' Perspectives
Aspiring biomedical and neuroscience researchers share their thoughts of their first in-person conference.
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
Summer scholarship: My HRB Research Experience
Alex discusses her student scholarship experience funded by the Health Research Board. Calls for applicants are now open for 2022!
- Oct 29, 2021
- 6 min
SPUR: Research interns join the Family Genomics Research Group
If you are an undergraduate at Maynooth University and interested in research experience, please feel free to read Ava's and Enya's blog.
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Autism Research Thesis-In-Three
Ever wondered what it's like to host a fast-paced thesis competition online? Read this interview blog post to find out!
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