Eva Sweeney

Eva Sweeney is a Senior Lecturer (Education) at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast. She specializes in anatomy education with a focus on active learning approaches, gamification, and digital educational tools.

• Teaching Roles: Gross Anatomy Lead for MBChB Medicine units, Coordinator for BSc and MSc anatomy modules, Exam Board Secretary for MSc Clinical Anatomy, Lecturer in clinical skills.
• Research: Active learning in anatomy, ultrastructure of human term myometrium, ultrasound technology in education, 3D virtual reconstruction of specimens.
• Grants & Activities: Involved in 148+ academic activities including workshops, conferences, and educational consultancy. Led initiatives for virtual anatomy teaching during pandemic.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Oral Presentation (Royal Society of Medicine, 2018)
• Best Student Presentation (INHED Conference, 2023)
• Best Poster in Ultrasound Category (Society of Radiologists in Training, 2021)

Recent Research Trends: Eva Sweeney's publications emphasize innovative anatomy teaching methods (virtual escape rooms, gamification, 3D imaging), systematic reviews of ultrasound education, and clinical applications like CT-guided ablation of osteoid osteomas. Her work bridges medical education technology with practical clinical training.