The School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, has published of its Annual Overview of Doctoral Health Research 2024.
Readers are invited to discover some of the fascinating PhD projects currently underway across the school in this year’s report. These include:
“Is Seeing Believing? Investigating and Addressing Confounders in Digital Pathology Data”. The research explores the application of AI to histopathology and highlights the potential for AI to exploit technical artefacts in images.
“A Concept Analysis of Frailty in China: Identifying Gaps and Cultural Influences”. This project highlights the growing concern of ageing populations and the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare. The research explores the perception of frailty in China and its relationship to traditional Chinese medicine, offering a unique perspective on global healthcare challenges.
“A translational investigation of the anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effects of psychedelics in an inflammatory model of depression in rats and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.”
There is increasing discussion of psychedelics as potential therapeutic agents. This PhD project explores the use of psychedelics in treating depression, a condition that affects a large portion of the population.
“Asclepiades of Bithynia’s Medical Molecular Theory and his Contribution to Evolving Understandings of Mental Illness”. This MD project combines historical intrigue with contemporary relevance. The research highlights the enduring principles of humane and patient-centred care, resonating with current discussions on mental health.
To read more about these projects and browse the range of 118 Doctoral projects underway in the School of Medicine, you can browse the full report here.
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