WASHINGTON, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation Ireland (www.innovationireland.ie) tonight will host an event at the Embassy of Ireland in Washington, D.C., to coincide with the showcase of Ireland's world class biotechnology industry at BIO's 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. The event will be hosted by Innovation Ireland and The Irish Ambassador to the United States, Michael Collins.

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important discovery concerning how fledgling cancer cells self-destruct, which has the potential of impacting on future cancer therapies.

STANFORD, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- IDA Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland are hosting a conference showcasing Ireland's R&D capabilities at the esteemed Stanford University in California.

Madam, - For everyone involved in science, whether in teaching, research or in industry, the recent investment in research through Science Foundation Ireland and the restored funding in the third- level sector are very welcome.

David O'Beirne has taken up his new role as the dean of the college of science at the University of Limerick during what he calls "tough times" for third-level science.