Research and Innovation

RCSI is purposefully committed to solving the greatest challenges of modern healthcare.

Our translational research enhances patient treatment, informs policy and clinical practice, and improves the quality of education of healthcare professionals.

Making a difference

Targeting secondary breast cancer

RCSI researchers discover new way to target secondary breast cancer that has spread to the brain.

Repairing peripheral nerve damage

Researchers from RCSI and industry partners have made a breakthrough in nerve repair therapies based on the body’s own processes.

Reducing prescribed medications

A study by researchers at RCSI of GP-delivered medication for older people led to an overall reduction in the number of medicines prescribed.

Improving stroke care

Annually, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke – RCSI is leading a programme that aims to improve the delivery of stroke care for patients.

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Research

As an exclusively health sciences-focused educational and research institution, RCSI is uniquely placed to drive translational research which benefits patients and the community.

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