rehabilitation services

Clinical research in Rehabilitation Sciences, led by Professor Deirdre Walsh, was boosted through the award of funding from, among others, the Wellcome Trust to work with Musgrave Park Hospital (Green Park Trust) on the use of specific physiotherapy echniques on children with cerebral palsy and an award from the Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke Association for work on the use of oxygen therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

therapeutic opportunities

In Radiation Science, the work of Professor David Hirst and Dr Tracy Robson led to exciting new therapeutic possibilities in the area of gene therapy. Supported strongly by the Cancer Research Campaign, Ulster Cancer Foundation and Action Cancer, this work exemplifies excellent research carried out within Northern Ireland’s that has the potential to bring real hope to patients with cancer.

a faster, better, cheaper internet

A joint research programme between the University and Queen’s University, Belfast resulted in a revolutionary new technology that could cut the cost of internet access.

A team headed by Professor Gerard Parr and QUB’s Professor Alan Marshall have developed what they call a ‘mobile intelligent agent’ which will find internet users the most reliable connection at the best price available.

Professor Parr says:
“Just as a travel agent scours the world for the best holiday or flight deal, the new software tool will act as a broker between the computer application and the global networks that offer internet services, finding the best service provider at the best price.”

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