Ireland’s South East Technological University (SETU) has secured the prestigious €3.1m Innovision Cofund. The collaborative research programme focuses on addressing the challenges of global ocular disease and vision loss.
Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, the principal investigator of the Ocular Therapeutics Research Group (OTRG) and research group manager Tess Ames will lead the work. This marks the first time an Irish technological university will coordinate a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie cofund programme.
Vision impairment is a major global health challenge impacting the quality of life and overall health of billions of people worldwide.
Innovision brings together a network of global partners and researchers with the aim of tackling ocular disease. Over the course of the programme, Innovision will recruit 12 experienced postdoctoral researchers to work across a global network to develop advanced projects in areas such as drug delivery, drug discovery and unique therapeutic approaches to combat vision impairment and blindness.
“This is a global health crisis that demands urgent, innovative solutions to preserve quality of life for millions,” Fitzhenry said.
“By putting those living with ocular disease at the forefront of research, Innovision gives us the opportunity to really address this crisis.”
Commenting on the news, Prof Veronica Campbell, the SETU president said, “We are delighted to launch Innovision and work with outstanding global partners to tackle this critical challenge. This initiative not only provides a unique opportunity for researchers and industry alike to make a real difference in people’s lives, but it demonstrates that SETU and Ireland’s south-east are a driver of innovative, impactful and creative research.
“We are especially pleased to see such strong engagement from industry partners, whose involvement will help ensure that research outcomes translate into real-world solutions for people living with vision impairment.”
Ames said that industry involvement is part of the project’s mission. “We want to continue to grow the network over the next five years, expanding the potential for impact and real-world benefits.”
SETU researchers recently secured funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to lead Ireland’s contribution to an international research initiative promoting sustainable and resilient food and farming via agroecological innovation.
Laura Varley
This article originally appeared on www.siliconrepublic.com and can be found here
Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, the principal investigator of the Ocular Therapeutics Research Group (OTRG) and research group manager Tess Ames will lead the work. This marks the first time an Irish technological university will coordinate a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie cofund programme.
Vision impairment is a major global health challenge impacting the quality of life and overall health of billions of people worldwide.
Innovision brings together a network of global partners and researchers with the aim of tackling ocular disease. Over the course of the programme, Innovision will recruit 12 experienced postdoctoral researchers to work across a global network to develop advanced projects in areas such as drug delivery, drug discovery and unique therapeutic approaches to combat vision impairment and blindness.
“This is a global health crisis that demands urgent, innovative solutions to preserve quality of life for millions,” Fitzhenry said.
“By putting those living with ocular disease at the forefront of research, Innovision gives us the opportunity to really address this crisis.”
Commenting on the news, Prof Veronica Campbell, the SETU president said, “We are delighted to launch Innovision and work with outstanding global partners to tackle this critical challenge. This initiative not only provides a unique opportunity for researchers and industry alike to make a real difference in people’s lives, but it demonstrates that SETU and Ireland’s south-east are a driver of innovative, impactful and creative research.
“We are especially pleased to see such strong engagement from industry partners, whose involvement will help ensure that research outcomes translate into real-world solutions for people living with vision impairment.”
Ames said that industry involvement is part of the project’s mission. “We want to continue to grow the network over the next five years, expanding the potential for impact and real-world benefits.”
SETU researchers recently secured funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to lead Ireland’s contribution to an international research initiative promoting sustainable and resilient food and farming via agroecological innovation.
Laura Varley
This article originally appeared on www.siliconrepublic.com and can be found here
