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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...
Oct 26, 20231 min read


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 30, 20236 min read


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!
Jun 6, 20234 min read


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, 20232 min read


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...
May 25, 20234 min read


Celebrating World Autism Month
Maynooth University Biology Department and Local Teacher Partner for Successful Classroom Science Week Event.
Apr 27, 20232 min read


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 20, 20231 min read


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.
Apr 4, 20234 min read


Science Night 2022
Robots, forensics and brain jellies! Continue reading this blog to find out more about Science Night 2022 in Maynooth University.
Dec 8, 20221 min read


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, 20221 min read


Establishing An Irish Autism Research Network
Dr Fiana Nà Ghrálaigh provides resources for approaching research engagement and public patient involvement from our recent publication.
Oct 13, 20221 min read


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.
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Biology of Brain Disorders Conference: Our Interns' Perspectives
Aspiring biomedical and neuroscience researchers share their thoughts of their first in-person conference.
Jul 25, 20222 min read


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!
Nov 29, 20213 min read


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.
Oct 29, 20216 min read


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!
Jul 19, 20213 min read
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