Avril Kennan
CEO, Health Research Charities Ireland @hrci.bsky.social (views own). PhD in genetics. Ambitious for a better world through collaboration & inclusion. She/Her
🤹♀️ PPI | research impact | health data | evidence-based policy | genomics | rare diseases...
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Health research in Ireland
Welcome from the other place! This is to help find and connect anyone working in and/or with a passion for health & social care research in Ireland. Please don't be shy about asking to be added or suggesting additions.
@barryboland.bsky.social
Lecturer in Pharmacology @ University College Cork, Ireland. Researcher on Neurodegenerative Diseases / Alzheimer's disease. Actively moving from X to Bluesky
@engagedroadmap.bsky.social
Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
@22qirl.bsky.social
Parent group raising awareness of #22q Working toward integrated care for 22qDS and other rare conditions. Do it 'with' us, not 'to us' #PatientPartnership
@matrixni.bsky.social
Matrix NI | industry led panel | advising government | informing academia & industry on the commercial exploitation of #R&D #science #technology
@susanmadigan3.bsky.social
Occupational Therapist. Supporting the neurodivergent and mental health crew to thrive at DCU. Accessibility in Higher Education.Working with employers to understand and value neurodiversity. UD/L for the win.She/her, Neurodivergent not otherwise specified
@ippin.bsky.social
The International PPI Network connects individuals working in, involved with and interested in patient and public involvement across the globe. Join us at https://intppinetwork.wixsite.com/ippin
@horganroberta.bsky.social
Thriving with polyposis. Patient advocate and PPI rep Lynch Syndrome Ireland Group. Hereditary cancer awareness & support. Passionate about cancer research and PPI. Tries a bit of gardening 🌱🌺🐝
@npec-ucc.bsky.social
National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre #clinicalaudit #patientsafety #qualityimprovement #maternityservices #BehindtheAuditNumbers #Ireland
@in4kids.bsky.social
In4kids is a national clinical trial network funded by Health Research Board that supports researchers in Ireland to deliver high-quality clinical trials.
@alanfinglas.bsky.social
Founder/Research Manager of MSD Action Foundation, my son is affected by Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, a clinically devastating Lysosomal Storage Disorder.
@svensnoek.bsky.social
Shares insights on EU funding for socially engaged projects with a design-driven approach. Helps shape strong grant proposals. Works at @8d-design.bsky.social #EUGrants #Innovation
@rickoshea.bsky.social
Broadcaster @rte.ie - on @rtegold.bsky.social. Books columnist @independent.ie, runs Ireland's largest book club. Patron @epilepsyireland.bsky.social, board of Fighting Words NI, literary curator UCD Festival 2025. Quizzer. https://linktr.ee/rickoshea
@marinacronin.bsky.social
#HellomynameisMarina. Interested in clinical audit & quality improvement for excellent healthcare Views are my own.
@qwertiestmint.bsky.social
- From Lab Science into Science Communication; - Learning Photography 📸 - Researching Mental Health De-Stigmatisation through Video Games 🎮 - Making my way through DUNE ( starting book 5 )
@sphereprogramme.bsky.social
Structured Population Health, Policy, and Health-Services Research Education. An innovative and ambitious national #PhD programme funded by @hrbireland .
@susmith.bsky.social
GP and Academic in Ireland https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-6027-2727
@chrisnsimms.bsky.social
Science writer and editor. Formerly of New Scientist and Nature. Selection of articles here: https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-simms/
@davidivorsmith.bsky.social
Tech, Ireland, ecosystems, partnerships, M&A, VC, PE, iNED, scaling adviser, Corporate Development. 🇮🇪 ☘️
@infantcentreucc.bsky.social
The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health(INFANT) at University College Cork. News and Updates: https://www.infantcentre.ie/news/all-news/
@phrunit-ul.bsky.social
@futureneuro.bsky.social
FutureNeuro is the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science, based in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our vision is to change the patient journey for people affected by brain conditions.
@sciencewise.bsky.social
Working with policymakers and researchers to meaningfully involve the public in policymaking. We are a consortium with UKRI, British Science Association and the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Involvement. More here: www.sciencewise.org.uk
@aoifekirwan.bsky.social
@tjryan.bsky.social
Neuroscientist| Professor at Trinity College Dublin | CIFAR Global Scholar| P.I. of Ryan Lab at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. @tjryan.bsky.social
@hdai-ie.bsky.social
HDAI RCN 20025656. Sharing news on Huntingtons Disease /connecting to the international HD community. http://huntingtons.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social
A shared voice for Public and Patient Involvement in health and social care research in Ireland. Every voice matters. ppinetwork.ie
@ilfa-ireland.bsky.social
Supporting patients and the lung fibrosis community with education, advocacy, research, and direct services.
@nessbennett.bsky.social
Creating safe, #compassionate spaces & partnership approaches to support change #psychology, #psychiatry #coproduction, #Involvement, #Health #Social research #ethics #evaluation #youngpeople Co-Production Collective/UCL/PPIE specialist/Patient Partner
@ppi-galway.bsky.social
Public and patient involvement in healthcare research. Patients' lived experience influencing research planning and conduct. universityofgalway.ie/ppi/
@ucdresearch.bsky.social
UCD is a leading European research-intensive university. Learn more at www.ucd.ie/research
@ucdiris.bsky.social
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research Education and Innovation in Health Systems (IRIS) at University College Dublin. https://www.ucd.ie/nmhs/research/ucdiriscentre/
@curamdevices.bsky.social
CÚRAM is a national research centre, hosted by University of Galway, specialising in the creation and translation of clinic-ready and patient focused medical devices that will improve the quality of life for patients living with chronic diseases.
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Official account of Queen's University Belfast. One of the Russell Group’s leading research-intensive universities. We provide world-class education & research. RT≠Endorsement. More: www.qub.ac.uk House Rules: ow.ly/WFgu50MY7by
@nihr.bsky.social
National Institute for Health and Care Research - we fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth. Impact, Innovation, Investment, Inclusion
@peterberesford.bsky.social
Activist, writer, researcher UK interested in disability, mental wellbeing, sustainability and welfare state, wants to see a better more sharing, kind and cooperative world
@sujas.bsky.social
Associate Dean of Global Engagement| Associate Professor #UCDSNMHS #UCD # Dublin #Ireland #Researcher #Paediatric Nursing #Rare Diseases #PCOM #PREM #Child Health #Family Health
@fotoole.bsky.social
Writer, Irish Times columnist, New York Review of Books contributor, We Don't Know Ourselves author.
@ernmetabern.bsky.social
The European Reference Network for Rare Hereditary Metabolic Disorders (MetabERN). A better future for Rare Inherited Metabolic Disease patients. Visit us 🔗 https://metab.ern-net.eu/
@klillington.bsky.social
Former Irish Times tech columnist (mostly retired!). Chair, New Music Dublin. Privacy/infosec/human rights. Lots of 4-legged talls/smalls. Likes bats. Talkative. 🦣 http://mastodon.ie/@klillington
@carlyfindlay.bsky.social
⭐️ Writer ⭐️ Speaker ⭐️ Arts worker ⭐️ Appearance Activist ⭐️ Cheese lover ⭐️ Rollerskater ⭐️ Feeling fucking fabulous⭐️ CarlyFindlay.com.au
@drsuzannebarr.bsky.social
Population Health Research (PhD) & Education (MEd) | Workplace Health | Nutrition (RD) & Sustainability | Equity, Belonging & Identity | Mum | Forest-dwelling dog-follower | ‘Keep the heid an’ cairry oan…’ | 🧪🛟 🍎🦮🏴🌲🐝
@hamidahghani.bsky.social
PhD student at CRT Genomics Data Science ♤ FutureNeuro RCSI Dublin♤ Ireland 🇮🇪 ♤Epilepsy research🧠 ♤ Malaysian 🇲🇾♡
@drtonyholohan.bsky.social
Dir, WHO Collaborating Centre on One Health & Adj Full Prof at UCD; Adj Prof, Med School, TCD; former CMO, Ireland 2008-22; Board member and Trustee of An Taisce-The National Trust for Ireland; Board member of Irish Hospice Foundation; Chair Futureneuro