RCSI's 2016 June conferring ceremonies came to a conclusion on Thursday, 9 June, with 40 candidates graduating with higher degrees at a conferring ceremony which took place in the College Hall of 123 St Stephen's Green.

From the School of Postgraduate Studies, there were seven Master of Science (MSc) by research candidates, seven Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, 12 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates and five Master of Surgery (MCh) graduates.

The candidates have carried out cutting-edge research in areas including tissue engineering; cardiovascular and coronary diseases; pressure ulcers; Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency; vitamin D deficiency in athletes and health services research.

Their research will contribute to our understanding of a range of diseases including stroke, epilepsy, psychiatry, diabetes and breast and colorectal cancers. The group consists of graduates from Ireland, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sudan, India, Nigeria and Japan.

From the School of Pharmacy, nine candidates will be conferred with degrees of Master in Pharmacy (MPharm). 

Professor Cathal Kelly, CEO/Registrar, RCSI said, "I would like to congratulate every one of the 40 graduates who got their postgraduate higher degrees. Their work and dedication contributes so much to RCSI being a centre of excellence in world-class research and innovation. I wish them all the best in their future careers, whether that be in scientific, research or pharmacy practice. By looking at the rich mix of nationalities in our graduates you can see how they will be making a difference worldwide by contributing to advances in health and patient care for future generations."

You can watch the full ceremony here.