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NeuroAdapt
NeuroAdapt is a pioneering €2 million research training initiative integrated within the Research Ireland FutureNeuro network, dedicated to tackling the multifaceted and evolving challenges of brain disease research and treatment. Co-funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the FutureNeuro Centre, we will support 11 postdoctoral researchers, equipping them with the tools and expertise to drive significant advancements in neuroscience and improve patient outcomes. The first call for applications will open in Spring 2025.
Meet our Team
Dr Tobias Engel, our Academic Lead for NeuroAdapt, has a wealth of experience in coordinating European training networks that connect academia, industry, and clinical practice. With the support of a dedicated Programme Manager, Simone Brennan, Dr Engel has brought together an internationally acclaimed team of over 30 academic supervisors, each with their own specialised expertise in neuroscience.
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Research Areas
Our fellows will receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in cutting-edge areas such as gene therapy, high-resolution imaging, precision medicine, biomolecule and gene delivery, and digital health. This is complemented by training in transferable skills and hands-on experience through placements with our inter-sectoral partners across industry, clinical settings, and patient organisations. We aim to enable a new generation of research leaders equipped with the expertise to bridge the gap from bench to bedside. By focusing on personalized treatments, our fellows will be poised to transform brain disease management and address the unique needs of patients with neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. Stay tuned for updates.
Read more about NeuroAdapt research and projectsFellowship Programme
NeuroAdapt will welcome 11 postdoctoral researchers to Ireland, offering a collaborative environment that connects them with leading experts in neurodiagnostics, neurotherapeutics, and digital health. Through hands-on hospital and industry placements, our program is committed to advancing research that directly benefits patient care. The first call for applications will open in Spring 2025.
Find out how to apply here
Contact Us
For more information about the programme, please reach out to our Programme Manager at:
neuroadapt@rcsi.ieOur Partners & Collaborators
Academic Partners
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Dublin City University, University of Galway, University College Cork, South East Technological University, Maynooth University
Leading Irish Hospitals
Beaumont Hospital, St James Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland Cork University Hospital
Patient Organisations
Neurological Alliance of Ireland, Epilepsy Ireland
Industry Partners
IQVIA, Neumirna Therapeutics Aps Omiics, Congencia, Head Diagnostics, Global Logic, Ignota Labs, Teofilo Hernando Foundation, Euron