RCSI's 2017 June conferring ceremonies will come to a conclusion at midday today with 42 candidates graduating with Higher Degrees at a conferring ceremony which will take place in the College Hall of 123 St Stephen's Green.

From the School of Postgraduate Studies, there are three Master of Science (MSc) by research candidates, four Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, 14 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates and five Master of Surgery (MCh) graduates.

The candidates have carried out cutting-edge studies in research areas including oncology; cardiovascular; perinatal research; drug development and health services research.

Their research will contribute to our understanding of a range of diseases including heart disease, cystic fibrosis, asthma, breast cancer and brain tumours.