TSD Flow Cytometry Core Facility Seminar 4th March 2026

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We would like to invite you to the TSD Seminar Series "Flow Cytometry Core Facility Updates, Workflows and Case Studies" on Wednesday 4th March 2026 in the Seminar Room, Biomedical Science Building.

In- Person Attendance Registration: Link

Online Attendance Registration: Link

We look forward to seeing you all.

Best wishes,

Technology Services Directorate

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Agilent 4200 Tape Station Seminar 26th February 2026

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26th February 2026, Seminar Room Biomedical Sciences Building. 11am to 12pm, followed by hands on demonstrations and tip on the system. 

All are welcome to attend and please send on this notification to your colleagues. 

If you want to attend the hands-on sessions or have any specific requests , please register your interest with genomics@universityofgalway.ie

See you there,

Peter Owens 

Technology Services Directorate

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BMG VANTAstar Seminar 25th February 2026

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The Technology Services Directorate (TSD) are pleased to announce an upcoming in-person seminar to be held on the 25th February from 11 to 12 in the BSB seminar room - Biosciences building . 

We will then move to the plate reader system where you can get practical tips and guidance on the plate reader from 11:30 to 13:00.

Please register in advance by emailing James Gunning (james.gunning@gpescientific.ie). 

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University of Galway launched its new Medical Device Prototype Hub, supported by medical device company Medtronic

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On Wednesday 4th of February 2026, University of Galway launched its new Medical Device Prototype Hub, supported by medical device company Medtronic.

The development of the facility is part of the five-year €5million signature innovation partnership between Medtronic and the University, announced in 2023, which focuses on three pillars: developing the MedTech ecosystem, STEM engagement and research.

The Hub is part of University of Galway’s 
Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, established in 2024 through the signature partnership. Located within the University’s Technology Services Directorate, the Hub provides shared research infrastructure and technical expertise supporting both the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation and the Institute for Clinical Trials.

The development is part of an integrated ecosystem at University of Galway which enables sustained, research-led development further positioning Galway as the centre of Ireland’s global MedTech hub and the University as integral to research for the public good on the world stage.

Pictured at the launch are Aoife Duffy Director of the TSD, Tom Shiel Site Lead at Medtronic Galway, Professor David Burn, President of the University of Galway, Professor Ted Vaughan Director of IHDI and Dr Emer Feerick, R&D Technology leader at Medtronic Galway