Galway Bay Fm newsroom-The Jobs Minister will visit the city tomorrow to launch a major research partnership. (Monday 26/9)
CURAM is a Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre which unites academica and industry partners to push the boundaries of medical device research. It’ll be launched by Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor.
CURAM’s research hopes to push medical devices to the stage where they can mimic the body’s biology.
It’s hoped advancements in the field will lead to more effective treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes, Parkinson’s and heart disease.
The launch will take place at the Biomedical Sciences Building at Newcastle Road at 1pm tomorrow.
Meanwhile, six leaders of Ireland’s medical technology sector will be conferred with honorary degrees at NUI Galway.
John Power of Aerogen, Helen Ryan of Creganna, Ian Quinn of Creganna, John O’Dea of Crospon, Paul Gilson of MedNova and Veryan, John O’Shaughnessy of MedNova and Neuravi will all be recognised for their contribution to the sector.
The conferring ceremony will get underway at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway at 5 tomorrow evening.