Rachel Cahalane, PhD
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Rachel Cahalane, PhD
@rachelcahalane.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering, University of Limerick

Former MSCA Fellow @uniofgalway @BrighamWomens @harvardmed
Former Postdoc @ErasmusMC
Former PhD Scholar @IrishResearch
I am delighted to announce that I will serve as Co-Chair of the Medal session at Bioengineering in Ireland 2026 with Dr Eoghan Cunnane.

I am honoured to play a role in recognising the outstanding biomedical engineering research carried out by PhD students here in Ireland ☘️
🚨 Abstracts for the @EngIrl_Biomed Biomedical Research Medal 2026 are now open! 🏅

📅 Deadline: 21 Nov 2025

Submit via 👉 www.binirl.com using the updated template (do NOT edit it or your abstract will not be considered).

#BinI2026
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Science Week 2025 Spotlight! 🔬

Fantastic to see Dr. Aisling Ross (LDCRC PI, UL School of Medicine)and Dr. Rachel Cahalane (School of Engineering, University of Limerick) bring science to life today with their engaging workshop “Cool Chemistry: Ice Cream in a Bag”
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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📢Exciting news! The 31st RAMI BinI Conference will be held at The Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Jan 23- 24, 2026. Abstract submissions are open from Nov 1-14. For more info, including abstract submissions, see binirl.com. Registration and hotel details to follow.
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Want to learn more about heart valve disease 🫀 and what bioengineers are doing about it 🔨?

On Monday 19th May I'll be part of the team speaking at The Salt House Galway in the @pintofscienceie.bsky.social 2025 festival!

Free tickets available at: pintofscience.ie/event/our-bo...
May 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I'm thrilled to have joined this year's Heart Valve Society meeting in Cairo. I shared the latest findings from my EU #MACROVALVE project. To top it off, Dr Cassandra Clift and I won best oral presentations in the ICTEHV and basic valve biology and engineering sessions! #HVS2025
April 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Young Professionals Network Board representing at Heart Valve Society 2025 #HVS2025
April 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reposted by Rachel Cahalane, PhD
Recently launched young investigator board of the Heart Valve Society, an initiative that not only provides a platform for networking and collaboration but also offers resources for career advancement and interdisciplinary engagement.
doi.org/10.1177/3049...
February 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Rachel Cahalane, PhD
🚨Science lovers, mark your calendars!

Join us 19-21 May for 50 events, 145 speakers, and 6 themes! 🌌👥

💥Best of all? It’s completely FREE & open to the public!

🍻Enjoy a drink & explore science in a fun, relaxed way.

🔗Follow us on social media for the full lineup! #Pint25
April 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Reposted by Rachel Cahalane, PhD
February newsletter is out now!!! Get to know our next guests, Rachel Cahalane & Cassandra Clift, + mark your 📅 for their "Proteomics for ECM" talks!!! Also, discover interesting publications from @tranejoan.bsky.social @vickysanzmoreno.bsky.social @aashrith.bsky.social, awareness bits + more!!!
March 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM