Irish YSTE winner wins major prize at EU science competition
Aoibheann Daly has been recognised by the European Commission for her project and will go on to participate at Regeneron ISEF in 2027. Read more: Irish YSTE winner wins major prize at EU science competition
Aoibheann Daly, an Irish student, was recently awarded the Special Jury Award for Youth at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists 2026 (EUCYS). The event took place in Kiel, Germany, from September 22 to 27, and brought together over 140 young scientists from 36 European and international teams. Daly's project, GlioScope: Multi-task Deep Learning and Causal AI for Glioma and Glioblastoma Profiling, employs AI technology to assist doctors in diagnosing and treating brain cancer.
This innovative approach aims to enhance patient care, provide significant healthcare benefits, and save valuable time.
Daly will have the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2027, which will be held in Los Angeles, California. She expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating that being selected as a finalist for Regeneron ISEF 2027 is an incredible honor and a privilege to represent Ireland on the European stage.
Alison Ahern, head of Stripe Young Scientist and Education Partnerships, expressed pride in Daly's achievements, noting that her work demonstrated scientific rigor, innovation, and real-world impact. Ahern also highlighted the high standard of young scientific talent in Ireland, emphasizing the role of organizations like Stripe in nurturing such talent.
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