Surgical Science and Practice

Given RCSI’s history in surgery, which dates back to our foundation in 1784, we have a strong research focus on improving surgery practice and training. Patient-focused research is at the heart of RCSI’s activities and we have a broad and diverse range of research topics in advanced surgical science.

Our impact

Our surgical science team is engaged in world-leading patient-focused research, breaking new ground across surgical specialties. For example, our researchers are:

  • Developing new techniques that use fluorescent probes
  • Creating multiple biobanks of patient tissue from surgery
  • Developing novel biomaterials that can be used in grafts
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RCSI researchers

An agile approach

We have an active research and development programme focused on our surgical and emergency medicine training programmes, post-surgery outcomes and quality improvement processes. Our goal is to continue to refine trainee selection processes, while simultaneously developing novel assessment tools and a competence-based curriculum.

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Clinical programmes

Our expertise

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Reinforcing scientific knowledge

Our strength and expertise across surgical science and practice is evident through our many partnerships that aim to benefit healthcare as a whole.

National Clinical Programme

In collaboration with the HSE, RCSI runs the National Clinical Programmes in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine and Radiology.
National Surgical Research Support Centre

The NSRSC was established to improve the collaboration and coordination of surgical research in Ireland.
Health Outcomes Research Centre

Researchers in our Department of Surgical Affairs, in collaboration with our Health Outcomes Research Centre, look at post-surgery outcomes and how to improve them.
Join our team

Interested in a career in surgical research at RCSI? View our list of available Postgraduate research projects across this area.

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