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Life Science Innovation 2026
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New medical devices centre turns ageing research into real-world devices for Irish patients
A medical devices centre aims to enter a new innovation phase focused on healthy ageing. Rinn Medical Devices is one of seven centres forming the Rinn Network, funded through Research Ireland. It builds on the work of CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices that ran from 2015 to 2026. Medtech solutions for healthy...
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Making trusted health information easier to find
Clear and accessible health information has never been more important, particularly as people navigate a growing range of digital sources when making decisions about their health. People have access to more health information than ever before. Search engines, social media and, increasingly, artificial intelligence can provide answers within seconds. A changing information landscape But more...
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The transformative impact of post-acute geriatric rehabilitation
It is estimated that 25% of older adults admitted to an acute hospital each year require post-acute rehabilitation. This is equivalent to 42,000 people. Once their acute care has finished, they can recover their function and have longer-term resilience with post-acute rehabilitation. Older adults occupy the majority of beds in acute hospitals. They have the...
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Positioning Ireland as a global leader in life sciences
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the country stands at a pivotal moment for shaping the future of its life sciences sector. The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), representing the international research‑based industry in Ireland, is calling for a cohesive national Life Sciences Strategy that focuses on...
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From local action to global leadership: Ireland’s EU Presidency is an opportunity to reclaim European competitiveness
Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July arrives at a defining moment.. “Healthcare spending isn’t a drain on expenditure, but a strategic investment in ‘health and wealth’.” According to recent reports by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Europe is losing competitiveness in the pharmaceutical industry due...
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Making plasma available where and when it is needed — a game changer for global trauma care
Promoting plasma self-sufficiency and eliminating cold chain delays could transform emergency trauma care. Richard Meehan has heard many horrific and tragic stories from doctors and first responders about preventable deaths caused by uncontrolled bleeding. “You only need to spend three or four minutes with military or civilian clinicians to understand how critical immediate access to...
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Ireland’s growing role in fixing the global pharmaceutical supply chain
Breakthrough treatments such as advanced vaccines and gene therapies are transforming how diseases are treated or cured. However, these bring a new challenge: safely transporting highly sensitive medicines across the globe. Unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, many modern medicines must be kept within strict temperature ranges throughout their journey from manufacturing sites to hospitals or pharmacies. Even...
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Digital switch fixes growing compliance risks
In the strictly regulated life science sector, digital technology allows facility management services to be carried out in a way that drives compliance and improves efficiency. What are the key operational and compliance pressures facing regulated life sciences facilities today? Dinny Crowe (DC): To guarantee their products are safe, effective and produced to the highest...
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Smart factory, faster care for rare disease
It takes patients an average of 4.8 years and 7.3 specialist visits to receive a rare disease diagnosis. In rare disease medicine manufacturing, every second matters. Advanced biologics and global distribution create a high‑stakes balancing act: pioneer scientific discovery, protect quality and get medicines to patients faster. Scaling ultra‑rare therapies presents unique challenges: small batches,...
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Why strategic facilities management delivers for the life science sector
Providing facilities management services in highly regulated life science environments is a challenge, but one that can be solved with technology, training and forward-thinking. We give operatives access to data via digital tools, but they must have the expertise and judgement to interpret that data properly. Facilities management is an absolutely critical function that has...