Research

Research and innovation into the development of novel therapeutics and ways of detecting diseases, as well as on how to improve the practice of pharmacy, is central to the activities of the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at RCSI.

Our staff conduct cutting-edge research on multiple disease areas of profound clinical importance, including cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases, haematological and immunological disorders, all with a view towards identifying novel therapeutic targets.

Our research impact

75 Publications in Q1 journals (global average: 46%)

21 Patents/invention disclosures

2.94 Field-weighted citation impact – three times the global average

50 Publications with international collaboration (global average: 21%)

Our focus

We conduct our research in a number of key areas with international and national collaborators from industry, hospitals and other universities and research institutes in order to improve the health of individuals and of populations.

Cancer

Working to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics for personalised cancer treatment.

Two Medical professionals training online

Health Professions Education

Focused on influencing policy and practice both nationally and internationally.

Infection, immunity and inflammation

Increasing our understanding of the diagnosis, transmission and management of a wide number of pathogens.

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Developing safer and more effective treatments via collaborative research across a range of neurological conditions.

Pharmaceutical Science and Biomaterials

Supporting the development and manufacture of innovative medicines to improve human health.

Population Health and Health Sciences

Understanding the distribution and determinants of health and disease, within and across populations.

Vascular Biology

Research focusing on the cause and treatment of blood coagulation, thrombosis and vascular inflammation.

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