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Research

Our School has an expansive and dynamic research portfolio. We place emphasis on seven key research areas:
  • Metabolic Medicine
  • Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
  • Precision Oncology
  • Cellular Physiology
  • Clinical Research
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Diagnostic Imaging

We continue to develop strong relationships with other research centres both nationally and internationally - developing partnerships, and ensuring UCD is central to the national research and trial ecosystem.

Our 210+ research funded staff have contributed to the development of approximately +€108 million external research funding in the last five years. Over 1,500 publications are produced per year.

We are committed to ensuring our patients, their families, and the wider community are aware and informed.  

UCD is one of Ireland’s leading research universities, securing €722m in externally funded research in the last 5 years.

UCD School of Medicine Research Q&A

Engage with the in-depth perspectives and expertise of our researchers. Uncover their research journeys, thought-provoking insights, and transformative contributions to the field of medicine. Click here to see all Q&A profiles.

UCD School of Medicine

UCD Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 6603 | E: school.medicine@ucd.ie