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4 in 5 Pregnant Women in Ireland are Iron Deficient by Third Trimester, a research study reveals

By |2024-09-27T13:40:05+01:00September 26th, 2024|

4 in 5 Pregnant Women in Ireland are Iron Deficient by Third Trimester, a research study reveals Worrying findings sparking call for action Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by their third trimester, a University College Cork (UCC) study reveals. Researchers at the Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health [...]

New approach to milk allergies promises breakthrough

By |2024-09-19T11:45:28+01:00September 19th, 2024|

Study shows that using a novel advancement therapy called the “Milk Ladder”, was almost four times more likely to be successful in safely reintroducing cow’s milk to children with milk allergies in comparison to other classic approaches used in other countries. Research conducted at the Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research (INFANT) at [...]

Volunteers Needed For Research Study: Long-term follow up after preeclampsia in Ireland: patient perspectives

By |2024-09-18T11:24:36+01:00September 18th, 2024|

We would like to invite women from diverse backgrounds around Ireland, who have had a previous diagnosis of preeclampsia, to take part in one-to-one interviews with a researcher to understand their experiences of follow-up care after preeclampsia, and their preferences regarding future follow-up care. What is the Study?  This study aims to explore women’s awareness [...]

Decade of Maternal and Child Health Research Celebrated at INFANT, UCC

By |2024-08-30T10:32:40+01:00August 30th, 2024|

University College Cork’s INFANT Centre, Ireland’s first translational research hub dedicated entirely to pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, marks over a decade of groundbreaking work. Since its establishment in late 2013, INFANT—The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research—has been at the forefront of significant breakthroughs that are saving lives and improving outcomes for [...]

We Are Hiring! Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) 2 x Job Openings

By |2024-09-17T09:57:12+01:00August 23rd, 2024|

Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) (First Role)  INFANT is now accepting applications for a Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) to work on the ELEVATE Programme for the Prediction, Early Detection & Intervention in Cerebral Palsy. It is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation through the SFI Strategic Partnership Programme. INFANT seeks a Clinical Physiologist [...]

We Are Hiring! Clinical Nurse Manager

By |2024-09-17T09:58:07+01:00August 23rd, 2024|

INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Nurse Manager to work within the team based at INFANT Cork University Hospital, Cork Maternity Hospital. As a large maternal and child health research centre, our studies include pregnant women and children. The Clinical Nurse Manager will work on projects related to [...]

Young voices needed to help shape Ireland’s child health research

By |2024-08-06T09:11:05+01:00August 6th, 2024|

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) and In4kids, the Irish Network for Children’s Clinical Trials launch new National Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) which invites children and young people to share their voice and help shape child health research in Ireland. This launch marks a significant step forward in involving young people in health research and ensuring [...]

Children Needed For New Research Study: The SOPHIE Study

By |2024-07-11T12:45:10+01:00July 5th, 2024|

The SOPHIE Study is a research study at University College Cork and Cork University Maternity Hospital/Cork University Hospital. Researchers at INFANT, UCC are looking for healthy children aged 5-11 years old to take part in this study. What is the Study?  ‘SOPHIE’ is an acronym for ‘School-aged Outcomes Post Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy’. Some children are [...]