We are pleased to announce that Tyndall was awarded ‘Licence of the Year’ at the recent UCC Research and Innovation Awards.
Pádraig Cantillon-Murphy, Daniel O’Hare, Manish Srivastava, Kilian O’Donoghue, and Alexander Jaeger, received this award in recognition of their pioneering work in electromagnetic navigation technology for medical applications. Building on over 15 years of research at Tyndall National Institute and University College Cork, the team has developed a miniature smart sensor chip for advanced tracking systems that enable the precise positioning of instruments during image guided procedures.
Professor William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall, said:
“This award is a fantastic recognition of the exceptional research led by this team. Their work in electromagnetic navigation and miniaturised sensor technology exemplifies how deep scientific research can be translated into impactful, real-world solutions. I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all involved.”
Professor John F. Cryan, Vice President for Research and Innovation, UCC said:
“We are delighted to celebrate the award recipients of this year’s UCC Research and Innovation Awards. The standard of nominations across all award categories was indicative of the exceptional level of research and innovation that takes place throughout the University. These awards not only honour individual excellence but also highlight how UCC research and innovation continues to lead and inspire on both a national and international stage.”
