GNC participation in START Awards 2024

The GNC were delighted to participate again this year in the annual awards day for the START (Schools Teaching Awareness of Randomised Trials) competition https://startcompetition.com/ which took place on 17^th May 2024 at the University of Galway. This is an initiative organised by the Health Research Board – Trials Methodology Network (HRB-TMRN), to engage children with scientific procedure in clinical trials.

This year we welcomed children from Duleek N.S., Co. Meath, Coolmeen N.S., Co. Clare, and Holy Family Senior N.S., Swords, Co. Dublin to our neuroscience workshop. The young scientists looked at brain cells under the microscope, were mystified by Benham’s disc, and used their grey matter to fathom some optical illusions. After a quick fire test of hand dominance, they left with an armful of brainy activities to continue the fun at home. Thanks to organisers and volunteers Adam Poyntz, Jonathan Costello, Dr. Siobhan Crilly, Dr. Declan McKernan and Dr. Louise Horrigan.