UCD Perinatal Research Centre

Great to see an article highlighting Dr Cathy McNestry's recently published paper which suggests breastfeeding is linked with reduced risk of depression and anxiety for mothers published in the Irish Times irishtimes.com/health/2026/01…
@ProfFMcAuliffe @ucddublin @UCDMedicine

Many thanks to Dr Ayesha Noorani, recent @UCDMedicine graduate who has just finished with us working on the @AIPREMie project before she returns back home - pleasure working with you and good luck with your future career (it will be amazing!)

🔬 New study: Even without clinical diagnosis, stress & depression risk in pregnancy alter immune responses.

➡️ Lower TNF-α, IL-17A, & ICAM1
➡️ Higher well-being = lower leptin (inflammation-linked)
@ProfFMcAuliffe @ucddublin @GraceMealy @teagasc @pauldcotter @Kivabrennan

How do preteens feel about health research? In the ROLO Study, 95% found most methods acceptable. Neck & arm circumference = promising simple indicators of body fat. Less burden, more data. 📏💪
👉 doi.org/10.1111/hex.70…
#PPI #ChildHealth #ROLOStudy #ResearchImpact

Well done to @gill_i_amm who presented at the @RCPI_news William Stokes Medal Competition, showcasing her research on the benefits of #probiotic use in #pregnancy
@ucddublin @UCDMedicine @helpinghollesst @ProfFMcAuliffe