Timothy O'Brien is a Professor and Director of The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI). The Institute was established in collaboration with

National University of Ireland, Galway The University of Galway ( ga, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe) is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. A tertiary education and research institution, the university was awarded the full five QS stars for excellence in 201 ...

as a Centre for Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET) and has been supported with funding of €14.9 million by

Science Foundation Ireland Science Foundation Ireland (SFI; ga, Fondúireacht Eolaíochta Éireann) is the statutory body in Ireland with responsibility for funding oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ...

(SFI) to conduct basic and applied research in regenerative medicine, an emerging field that combines the technologies of gene therapy and adult stem cell therapy. The goal is to use cells and genes to regenerate healthy tissues that can be used to repair or replace other tissues and organs with a minimally invasive approach. Centres for Science, Engineering & Technology help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions, foster the development of new and existing Irish-based technology companies, attract industry that could make an important contribution to Ireland and its economy, and expand educational and career opportunities in Ireland in science and engineering. CSETs must exhibit outstanding research quality, intellectual breadth, active collaboration, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities, and integration of research and education in the fields that SFI supports.

Professional background

O'Brien graduated from

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with a MB BCh BAO (Honours) and a

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. He is a Fellow of the

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and a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology. He returned to Ireland from the United States in 2000 where he held positions at

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and in

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at the

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, Rochester MN. He focuses his research on cardiovascular disease and has a special interest in diabetic vascular disorders.

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Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI)Science Foundation IrelandUniversity of Ireland, GalwayMayo Clinic
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