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by Róisín Kilroy

Galway-based researchers behind innovative projects to increase uptake for bowel screening and to make needle insertions less daunting for patients were among the big winners at the Irish Cancer Society Research Awards on Thursday.

The HSE health passport for people with intellectual disabilities is now available to download as a free app.

NUI Galway researcher John Daly was named PhD Researcher of the Year at the recent Irish Cancer Society Research Awards. Mr Daly, who is currently doing a PhD with NUI Galway, was presented with the award for his studies into combatting multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer for which there is currently no cure.

Study seeks people who experienced medical GP errors

The School of Medicine at NUI Galway is conducting the H-FIT study, which aims to improve access to healthcare for people on the autism spectrum. The research team are currently recruiting people on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Participants who take part in the study will be asked to complete anonymous questionnaires and/or interviews about their experiences in healthcare.

An NUI Galway PhD researcher, who is undertaking an historical study of foster care in 20th century Ireland, is seeking interviewees for the project.