2023

European Workshop of Rheumatology Research 2024

EWRR 2023 was hosted by Prof Ursula Fearon and Prof Douglas Veale. This workshop was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all those in attendance.

For more information, check out The Pulse – Spring Edition 2023 – School of Medicine TCD pages 14-15!

Congratulations to Dr Marzaioli and Dr Smith for being awarded the TBSI Early Career Researcher (ECR) Collaboration Grant 2023 – for the collaborative project investigating: Innate immune training in chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

Inflammation Nation – The Arthritis Ireland Podcast

Inflammation Nation Podcast Season 2, Episode 4 – A Day in the Life of a Researcher

In this episode, Dr. Mary Canavan and Dr. Viviana Marzaioli lift the lid on the mystery surrounding those working as researchers, what inspired their interest in research and the paths that they took to get where they are today. They also discuss their ambitions to make a positive impact on those who have arthritis, the collaborative nature of their work and how the enthusiasm and passion of their colleagues makes their work enjoyable and rewarding.

Faculty of Health Sciences Research Blitz

Well done to PhD student Niamh O’Dowd (Marzaioli Group) for her excellent presentation at the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Blitz on her PhD project on monocyte development in rheumatic diseases.

Congratulations to the new Dr Serena Foo!

Congratulations to Dr Serena Foo for passing her PhD Viva. Her PhD project focused on cell dysfunction in Down syndrome-associated arthritis.

Irish Society for Rheumatology 2023

Great showcase of our research at the Irish Society for Rheumatology Annual conference in Killiney!

Congratulations to our young researchers, Sonia, Serena and Orla, who won clinical, scientific and young investigator awards at the ISR 2023!

The highlight of this year’s Irish Society for Rheumatology (ISR) Autumn Meeting was undoubtedly the awarding of the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof Doug Veale, our mentor, our colleague and our friend! We couldn’t be happier or more proud!

American College of Rheumatology 2023

Great representation of the group in San Diego for the American College of Rheumatology congress!

Prof Fearon excellently presented the group work on differential stromal-immune cells interactions in the RA and PsA synovium.

British Society of Immunology 2023

The Marzaioli and Canavan group attended the British Society of Immunology annual meeting in Belfast

Prof Veale received the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award from RCSI for his contribution to education & research in medicine

The award recognises Professor Veale’s pioneering achievements in the field of rheumatology, commitment to clinical and research excellence, and dedication to patient care. He is the first recipient of the Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement Award, which forms part of the suite of Alumni Awards that have been celebrated annually since 2019.