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Our cutting-edge materials research institute unites experts from diverse fields, driving interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science. From pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare & Biomedical solutions, transforming the energy landscape to pioneering environmental solutions, we lead the way.
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HEALTH
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EXPLORING BOUNDARIES, ADVANCING HEALTH
Pioneering breakthroughs in translational and applied research on communicable, and non-communicable diseases and mental health such as Urology, Gastrointestinal, Functional Foods, Drug Delivery, Cancer, Neurology & Cardiovascular Research
Pioneering breakthroughs in translational and applied research on communicable, and non-communicable diseases and mental health such as Urology, Gastrointestinal, Functional Foods, Drug Delivery, Cancer, Neurology & Cardiovascular Research
ENERGY
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ENHANCING TOMORROW, INNOVATING TODAY
Transforming the energy landscape through cutting edge research in batteries, anode & cathode development, sustainable process engineering photonics & composite materials
Transforming the energy landscape through cutting edge research in batteries, anode & cathode development, sustainable process engineering photonics & composite materials
ENVIRONMENT
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CHAMPIONING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Pioneering environmental solutions in waste resource recovery, waste valorisation, bio-economy, composite materials, ecology, process engineering, biofuels & circular economy
Pioneering environmental solutions in waste resource recovery, waste valorisation, bio-economy, composite materials, ecology, process engineering, biofuels & circular economy
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Cluster Research Groups
In the areas of Health, Energy and the Environment.
The Bernal Institute is host to Enterprise Ireland funded Technology Centres
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