EAN Research Paper of the month – December 2025
Research Paper of the Month: Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. This study assessed cognitively unimpaired older adults using pedometer-measured physical activity, longitudinal Aβ and tau PET imaging, and annual cognitive evaluations over 14 years. Read more. IICN members are Associate Members of EAN and enjoy […]
EAN Research Paper of the month – November 2025
Research Paper of the Month: A Randomized Trial of Shunting for Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus. Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a neurological disorder characterised by impairment in gait, cognition and bladder control in older adults. Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting has long been used as a treatment, its clinical effectiveness remains […]
Applications invited for Postdoctoral Researcher – Deadline 5 August.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Animal Behaviour, Assistive Technology and Epilepsy position. The position will be based at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of (1) computing researchers with expertise in real time processing of sensor data, using machine learning […]
EAN Research Paper of the Month
Safety and efficacy of cerliponase alfa in children with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2 disease) – Isabella Colonna
European Reference Networks
A European Reference Network (ERN) is a virtual network comprised of healthcare professionals spread around Europe. Their objective is to tackle complex or rare diseases and conditions that necessitate highly specialised treatment and a concentration of knowledge and resources. Indeed, often a disease is so rare that expert knowledge is not […]
Application deadline September 8th for IICN Fellowship Research Grant
Applications are invited for submission from members of the IICN for a Fellowship Research Grant in Clinical Neuroscience. Aim The aim of this grant is to support research in the clinical neurosciences. The grant recipient will be required to make a short presentation of their project to a meeting of […]
BRAIN-RESTORE Research Project
The BRAIN-RESTORE programme of research is a joint project between the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Beaumont Hospital led by Professor Kathleen Bennett. This survey will gather information from healthcare professionals involved in the care and rehabilitation of patients with brain tumour. Clinical neuroscientists are invited to share […]
Rugby Headgear Effectiveness Study –
Public Information Lecture
A public information lecture, explaining the objectives of the Rugby Headgear Study, will take place on 27th March in the Albert Lecture Theatre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green Dublin. The lecture will begin at 8pm. Dr. Philip J. O Halloran, Study Principal Investigator, will lead an in […]
