DOROTHY MSCA COFUND Fellowship programme

🧪 Electrospinning is reshaping pathogen filtration! As part of her DOROTHY project, Dr. Aysin Duran Erem developed PVA nanofiber membranes with improved durability, morphology & antimicrobial potential. 🔗 Read more: dorothy.ie/2025/06/30/ele…

Dr. Aysin Dural Erem is developing novel antiseptic wipes to combat nosocomial infections. These wipes combine pathogen capturing with antimicrobial activity, offering a promising solution to hospital-associated infections and antibiotic resistance: dorothy.ie/2025/03/11/nov…

🧠 From lab to life: Dr. Niamh Dooley’s #DOROTHY fellowship bridges research & real-world impact in teen mental health. 📷 Read more: lnkd.in/eYAi93Pk #MentalHealth #YouthWellbeing #PPI #ResearchImpact

🎬🔬 From cells to cinema! DOROTHY fellow Dr. Rebecca Close shares their journey into the visual culture of reproduction, blending animation, microscopy & ethnography. 📖 Read their blog: dorothy.ie/2025/06/10/dr-…

💃🏽🕺🏽Participants needed for online dance study for #Parkinsons @UCDPsychology

Science and scenery @NASPSPA #naspspa2025! A lot of great presentations with a strong presence from @UofTKPE including @DrMichaelWXY and other AALab colleagues

🌍 We're thrilled to spotlight Dr Gurbir Kaur at #CEES2025 in Bari, Italy (June 11–13)! Her DOROTHY project is pioneering sustainable, antimicrobial construction materials to fight airborne infections & cut carbon emissions. 🌱🏥 🔗 Learn more: cees2025.uc.pt/index.php?modu…

🧬 Are MAIT cells the missing link between obesity and cancer? On #WorldDigestiveHealthDay, Dr. Féaron Cassidy explores how these gut-immune warriors may connect microbiota, metabolism, and malignancy: dorothy.ie/2025/05/26/dr-…

🔬 DOROTHY MSCA Fellow Dr. Vuslat Juska explores the edge of brain science — from Alzheimer’s diagnostics to real-time biointerfaces. 🏙️ From Northwestern to the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, the journey bridges biology and tech. 📝 Read the story: dorothy.ie/2025/05/15/fro…

Really enjoyed our panel today at the @Soc_Assoc_Ire conference. @ISS21UCC @UCCResearch I shared a paper on the limited “biological mode” of hypothetical thinking and the switch on/off policy solutions model for impacting fertility rates in Europe. @DOROTHYCOFUND

Dr. Sophie Franklin, a DOROTHY MSCA fellow, recently presented her research on the “violence as contagious” narrative at the Institute for Medical Humanities, Durham University (IMH). Watch her and Professor Alistair Fraser's talks here: medhumsplatform.org/archive/

🌍💉 As we mark #WorldImmunisationWeek (April 24-30), we spotlight Dr Aoife-Marie Foran’s #DOROTHY MSCA project. Her new paper, published in #Vaccine, explores how social identity influences vaccine uptake and immune responses. Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🌍 Celebrating World Earth Day 🌍 Dr. Misganaw Zeleke recently presented his #DOROTHY project at the #SEEP conference in Vienna, emphasising the urgent need to address global environmental issues. Learn more about his impactful work: dorothy.ie/projects/desig…

🦇 Happy International Bat Appreciation Day! 🦇 Dr. Frédéric Touzalin’s project explores bat health and pathogen dynamics. His latest study measures IgG antibodies in bats, aiding in understanding bat immunity and improving public health strategies: dorothy.ie/projects/wildh…

Microplastic pollution is a growing health crisis, found in water, food, and air. Dr Xiaohui Lin’s project explores how microplastics interact with food during digestion and cooking, aiming to reduce ingestion and health risks. 📺 Watch Xiaohui's talk: youtube.com/watch?v=aiJopN…

🌍 World Parkinson's Day 🌍 Highlighting the urgent need for evidence-based therapies to improve life for those with Parkinson's. Dr. Jude Bek's DOROTHY MSCA COFUND project is pioneering ways to measure movement and assess dance therapy's effectiveness.

Beautiful workshop! We talked about animation and the politics of the body + life and made some brilliant and funny films that give voice to the elements. Thanks to @hamacaonline for coordinating, loved sharing ongoing @DOROTHYCOFUND postdoc imaginings @ihcuab @Researchirel

DOROTHY MSCA fellow Amanda Lubit’s book, "Life as a Migrant Muslim Woman in Sectarian Northern Ireland", explores migrant Muslim women's experiences of belonging amidst hatred, sexism, and racism. Read it here: berghahnbooks.com/title/LubitLife

Recently, Dr Purity Mwendwa presented her DOROTHY COFUND Fellowship outcomes at AAIC Neuroscience Next, Nairobi Hub. This global hybrid conference supports emerging Alzheimer's and dementia researchers. Purity emphasized community engagement's role in enhancing dementia research.

🌿 Discover the Benefits of Indoor Plants! 🌿 Dr Asit Kumar Mishra's most recent paper focuses on the powerful connection between indoor plants and wellbeing in the workspace! Read the full study published in Building and Environment: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…