Fiona Barry

Ms Fiona Barry is a Lecturer in Health Protection at the School of Public Health, University College Cork (UCC). She is based in the Western Gateway Building, Cork, and can be reached via email FionaBarry@ucc.ie or telephone +353 21 4205528. Her work focuses on advancing sensor technologies and public health initiatives, with a particular emphasis on environmental monitoring, healthcare applications, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Her research interests span sensor development for rapid detection of chemical contaminants, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and dissolved oxygen, with applications in animal welfare and gut health. She also investigates infection prevention and control guidelines implementation, contributing to evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. Her recent projects include the development of portable electrochemical sensing platforms (e.g., PULSE system) and studies on antimicrobial stewardship in Ireland.

Ms Barry’s expertise includes electrochemical sensor design, nanoporous gold microdisc arrays for drug analysis, and the integration of sensors on silicon for biomedical and environmental uses. Her interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, public health, and clinical practice, addressing challenges in healthcare policy and environmental quality.

While specific grants or advising roles are not detailed here, her contributions to scoping reviews on antimicrobial stewardship and frailty care bundles highlight her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. She collaborates with academic and clinical teams to advance practical solutions for public health challenges.