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Dr. Chanel Watson is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where she also serves as Deputy Director of Academic Affairs and coordinates Erasmus activities. She holds a Doctorate in Higher and Adult Education from Maynooth University (2020) and has additional postgraduate qualifications in Healthcare Ethics and Health Professions Education. Her research focuses on nursing education and prescribing practices, employing qualitative methodologies. She currently co-supervises 3 PhD students and is the primary supervisor for an additional 3. Dr. Watson has held roles in research ethics committees, including appointment to the National Research Ethics Committee for clinical trials in 2024, and has led national initiatives in nurse prescribing education frameworks. She has secured grants totaling over €1.6M for projects including nurse prescribing programs, gerontology education, and clinical trial coordination. Dr. Watson is an external examiner at multiple universities and actively reviews submissions for journals like Nursing Ethics and Journal of Nursing Education and Practice . Her professional engagements include leadership in national healthcare education reforms and international conference speaking engagements. Education: MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law, RCSI (2004–2006) Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, RCSI (2014–2015) Doctorate in Higher and Adult Education, Maynooth University (2016–2020) Research Interests: Dr. Watson’s work emphasizes advancing nurse and midwife prescribing education, healthcare ethics, and clinical trial coordination. She has pioneered programs such as Ireland’s first Professional Certificate in Musculoskeletal Casting and Splinting. Her qualitative research explores nurse-patient interactions in acute care settings and the impact of burnout on pediatric nursing outcomes. She advocates for evidence-based practices in pain management and patient safety. Grants & Awards: €968,830 National Tender for PGDip Gerontology (2024) €450,000 Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner Education (2025) €225,180 Residential Care Education (2024) Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Committees & Leadership: National Lead for Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Competency Framework (HSE/NMBI) Member of National Research Ethics Committee CT-D External Examiner for University of South Wales and University College Cork

• Nursing & Midwifery Education
• Healthcare Ethics
• Nurse Prescribing
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Kieran O'Sullivan is a Professor at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, and Sports and Human Performance Research Centre. He has been teaching at UL since 2005, with a primary focus on musculoskeletal pain and injury management. His educational background includes: PhD (awarded 2012) Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (awarded 2012 with 1st class honours) BSc in Physiotherapy from the National University of Ireland (awarded 1999) O'Sullivan's research focuses on musculoskeletal pain and injury, particularly low back pain, and bio-psycho-social models of care for persistent pain. His fingerprint analysis shows strong engagement with topics including Low Back Pain (100%), Systematic Review (34%), Physiotherapist (22%), Physiotherapy (17%), and Musculoskeletal Pain (17%). His work bridges clinical practice with academic research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to pain management. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on qualitative approaches to understanding pain management across diverse populations including adolescents, elite athletes, and healthcare workers. His research methodology often combines systematic reviews with clinical insights to develop practical applications for pain management. His scientific achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards: Fellowship (2024) National 'Teaching Hero' award (2021) Outstanding Early Career Researcher: Faculty of Education and Health Sciences (2015) Public Engagement & Outreach in Research Award (2022) Research Excellence and Impact Award: UL (2021) O'Sullivan has extensive teaching experience, having been short-listed twice for teaching excellence awards. He completed a Specialist Diploma in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship at UL in 2012 with 1st class honours. He teaches at multiple institutions nationally and internationally and has served as an external examiner for programs at other third-level institutions. He maintains active involvement in professional organizations including the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists, and Chartered Physiotherapists in Manual Therapy, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of physiotherapy through professional engagement.

• Musculoskeletal pain and injury
• Low back pain
• Bio-psycho-social models of care for persistent pain
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Professor Husain Nasaif is an Associate Professor in Nursing and Director of the MSc in Nursing Programme at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain. He holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from Case Western Reserve University (USA) and an MSc in Advanced Practice Nursing. His career includes leadership roles such as Director of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Programme and former Director of the Nursing Bridging Programme since joining RCSI in 2009. Professor Nasaif's research focuses on advanced nursing practice, nursing workforce wellbeing, men’s health, and nursing education evaluation. He integrates clinical expertise as an Adult Nurse Practitioner with academic leadership, advancing postgraduate nursing curricula through collaboration with the School of Nursing & Midwifery. His strategic contributions have enhanced nursing education quality and clinical practice standards, supported by leadership training from Harvard Medical School and Toronto University. He emphasizes patient-centered care and healthcare system improvements in Bahrain.

• Advanced Nursing Practice
• Health and Wellbeing of Nursing Workforce
• Men’s Health Challenges
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Ruth Clifford is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Medicine , University of Limerick, and a Consultant Haematologist at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) since 2016. Her clinical focus spans lymphoid malignancies , particularly chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), while her research integrates genomics and artificial intelligence to address genetic drivers of blood cancers and chemotherapy resistance . Education: MD from NUI Galway (2002) PhD in Haematology Genomics, University of Oxford (CRUK Fellowship) Ruth's work explores genomic mechanisms in blood cancers, including the discovery of SAMHD1 mutations as biomarkers for CLL resistance. She pioneers AI-driven diagnostic pathways and leads national initiatives like the Enhanced Blood Cancer Outcomes Registry (EBCOR) . Her recent publications focus on: Lymphoma follow-up strategies Bleeding prevention in thrombocytopenic cancer patients Genomic risk profiling in myeloma Genotype-phenotype interactions in Down syndrome leukaemia Scientific awards include the Cancer Research UK Fellowship . Ruth serves as translational co-chair of Cancer Trials Ireland's Haematology and Lymphoma DSSG and contributes to the National Cancer Control Programme's molecular advisory group. Ruth collaborates extensively across Blood Cancer Network Ireland , ULCan's Basic Sciences Pillar, and the Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre to advance cancer research infrastructure in Ireland.

• Malignant Haematology
• Genomic Drivers of Blood Cancer
• Chemotherapy Resistance
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Catherine Sweeney is a Lecturer in Medicine at University College Cork (UCC) with a focus on Palliative Care, Medical Education, and Interprofessional Education. She has been actively involved in teaching modules such as "Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach" and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from UCC (2013). Her work spans clinical research, healthcare policy, and educational innovation. Her research interests include: Development and implementation of palliative care education Advance care planning for chronic diseases like COPD Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings Nutrition and aging Communication in end-of-life care Recent publications highlight her work on palliative care for COPD, educational interventions in medical training, and interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management. Awards include the 2012 Erasmus Staff Training Visit. She serves on committees like the Let Me Decide Steering Committee and contributes to national palliative care competencies. Collaborations include All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care and the COLLAGE project for Healthy Ageing.

• Palliative Care
• Medical Education
• Interprofessional Education
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Sinead Creedon is a Lecturer and PhD scholar in the School of Public Health at University College Cork (UCC), specializing in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). She holds a law degree, a Masters in Applied Psychology (Coaching Psychology), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning. Her roles include Programme Director for the PG Certificate in IPC and Academic Coordinator for related modules. Education highlights include an LLB Honours in Law (2000), a Postgraduate Higher Certificate in Advanced Practice (IPC) (2014), and a MA in Applied Psychology (2023). She has extensive clinical experience in IPC leadership, infectious diseases, and quality patient safety, including roles as an IPC Clinical Nurse Specialist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research focuses on IPC leadership, burnout among healthcare workers, pandemic preparedness, and AI integration in IPC. She has secured grants totaling €15,830 for initiatives like the Safe Patient Care conference and competency evaluations. Awards include the 2023 Best Oral Presentation Award and recognition for peer vaccination programs. Teaching interests span IPC practices, outbreak management, AMR, and psychological support for frontline workers. She advises four postgraduate students and actively contributes to committees like Athena Swan and the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee.

• Infection Prevention & Control
• IPC Leadership
• Burnout in Healthcare Workers
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Dr. Catherine Kelly Mason is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford campus. She serves as Programme Lead for the Certificate in Personal Development, a higher education initiative for students with intellectual disabilities. With a 30-year career as a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability, she has held diverse roles from frontline to senior management in community and voluntary organizations, including Deputy CEO of Walk. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in education and equality. Doctorate of Social Science (DSocSc), awarded March 2024 MSc in Organisational Behaviour, Trinity College Dublin (2011) Her research and practice focus on creating equitable pathways for people with intellectual disabilities into education and employment. She collaborates with public, civil, and private sectors through award-winning programs, driven by an equality and human rights agenda. She contributes to SDGs via inclusive academic frameworks. Externally, she holds leadership roles in the Inclusive National Higher Education Forum (Executive Committee Member) and Waterford Area Partnership (Steering Committee Member), advancing systemic inclusion and community development.

• Inclusive Education
• Disability Studies
• Human Rights
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Dr Jarlath Varley is a Lecturer and Programme Director for advanced practice nursing programmes at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) School of Nursing & Midwifery. He is also a practicing Advanced Nurse Practitioner specializing in emergency care. His academic roles include positions at Trinity College Dublin and the Department of Health, Ireland. Dr Varley's research focuses on advanced practice nursing roles, chronic disease management, epilepsy care, and interprofessional education. He has contributed to national health policy development, ANP role evaluations, and patient-centered care reforms. Education: Not explicitly listed in available text. Key Roles: Programme Director (RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2020-2021) Senior Research Fellow (RCSI Institute of Research, 2021) Project Officer (Department of Health, 2018-2019) His research interests span policy implementation, ANP impact assessment, epilepsy service integration, and healthcare innovation. Recent work emphasizes participatory action research for chronic disease management and eHealth applications. Over 23 publications demonstrate his focus on nursing practice improvement and patient-centered outcomes. His collaborative projects include the SENsE study on epilepsy specialist nurses and the EPiC project for co-designed epilepsy care. He actively contributes to health professions education clusters at RCSI.

• Advanced Practice Nursing
• Health Policy Development
• Emergency Medicine
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Teresa Tuohy is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Limerick. With over 15 years of experience in higher education and 30 years of clinical practice as a psychiatric nurse, she specializes in maternal and perinatal mental health. Her research employs feminist standpoint theory and focuses on recovery-oriented care, healthcare access for marginalized groups, and intergenerational learning. She holds advanced degrees including a PhD in maternal mental health and has taught across Ireland and England. Education: PhD (Maternal Mental Health, UL), MSc Counselling Psychology (University of Manchester), BSc (Hons), Nursing Diplomas (RPN, RGN, RNT). Research Interests: Perinatal mental health, mental health nursing recovery frameworks, intergenerational nursing education programs, and stigma reduction in healthcare settings. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to mental health and quality education. Advising/Grants: Active in research projects including intergenerational cafés and delirium learning resources. Collaborates with institutions like Queen's University Belfast on health professional education initiatives. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the School of Nursing & Midwifery's research groups focused on mental health and interprofessional education.

• Perinatal Mental Health
• Mental Health Nursing
• Healthcare Access for Vulnerable Groups
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Professor Marie Carney is an esteemed academic and leader in nursing and midwifery, currently serving as Honorary Research Fellow at the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She previously held the position of Associate Professor of Nursing and Midwifery and served as Dean of the Faculty from 2014 to 2016. Her academic journey also includes leadership roles at University College Dublin (UCD), where she was Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. She is actively engaged as Visiting Professor to Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) and Coordinator of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Forum within the RCSI Hospital Group. Her educational background includes a PhD in Strategic Management and an MBA, both from UCD, along with multiple postgraduate diplomas in nursing, ethics, research, and related disciplines. She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at RCSI. Marie Carney's research and teaching focus on Healthcare Management & Leadership , Advanced Nurse Practice , Integrated Care , and Nursing Education . Her work emphasizes strategic management, quality improvement, and human rights in older person care. She has led significant initiatives in developing national quality frameworks and self-appraisal toolkits for mental health services. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a consistent focus on integrated care models, nurse-led decision-making, leadership in advanced practice, and human rights in residential care. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward improving healthcare delivery for older adults through collaboration, policy development, and quality metrics. Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, RCSI Daisy Award 2025 Presidents Award for Teaching 2003, UCD Deans Award for Excellence in Teaching 2002 She has supervised PhD and master's students and served as an external examiner for multiple universities. Her professional affiliations include Sigma Theta Tau, the Thematic European Nursing Network (TENN), and editorial roles with the Journal of Nursing Management. She has also collaborated with over 20 European universities as a visiting professor. Marie Carney leads impactful initiatives such as the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Forum, which evolved into the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Advancement and Nursing Grand Rounds at Beaumont Hospital. These programs foster innovation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical nursing practice.

• Nursing & Midwifery Education
• Healthcare Management & Leadership
• Advanced Nurse Practice
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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.

• Public Health
• Sensor Technology
• Environmental Monitoring
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Dr. Ann Marie Bright is an Associate Professor in Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the School of Nursing & Midwifery and the Health Research Institute. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing from Institute of Technology, Tralee (First Class), an MSc in Perinatal Mental Health (2019), and a PhD (2024) focusing on prison mental health services through institutional ethnography. Her research emphasizes qualitative methodologies, particularly in women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, and nurse education. Her expertise spans clinical practice in acute care, rehabilitation, and community-based interventions. Teaching focuses on mental health, nursing practice, and research, supported by a Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (2023). She leads the Mental Health Special Interest Group in the Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network (IPERN) and chairs her school’s mental health research cluster. Research interests include prison mental health, perinatal mental health, and nurse education. Notable contributions include studies on digital/e-health interventions for prisoners, psychosocial interventions for eating disorders, and paramedicine research strategies. Awards include recognition for her PhD elevator pitch (2022) and participation in thesis competitions (2023). Professional roles include membership in interprofessional education groups, the Healthy UL Addictive Behaviours sub-group, and active participation in conferences and committees. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education.

• Mental Health
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Women's Mental Health
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Janine Bosak is a Full Professor in Organisational Psychology at Dublin City University Business School, where she also chairs the EDI Committee and directs the MSc in Work and Organizational Psychology/Behavior. She holds a PhD summa cum laude from the University of Bern (Switzerland) and has been a visiting scholar at Northwestern University, University of Cambridge, Boston University, and HEC Montréal. Her research examines gender in leadership , workplace stereotypes, employee well-being, and diversity. She explores how organizational practices and social policies impact career equity, burnout, and cross-cultural dynamics. Bosak's work integrates psychology, human resources, and policy analysis, emphasizing practical interventions for healthier workplaces. Her publications reveal a focus on large-scale, cross-cultural studies, with recurring themes in gender equity (e.g., parental leave, leadership biases), burnout mitigation in healthcare, and global career mobility. Methodologically, she prioritizes multi-country surveys and psychometric validation. Awards & Fellowships: European Science Foundation (ESF) Swiss National Foundation (SNF) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Ireland Canada University Foundation (ICUF) James M. Flaherty Visiting Professorship As former Research Director of DCU's Leadership and Talent Institute (2016–2023) and Director of Doctoral Studies (2014–2019), she mentors emerging scholars and secures grants for international collaborations. Her leadership in the Academy of Management and European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology underscores her influence in advancing organizational psychology globally.

• Gender and Leadership
• Workplace Diversity
• Employee Well-being
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Mou Sultana is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Their research focuses on Psychoanalytic Theory, Mental Health, and Evidence-Based Practice, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. A 2024 publication explores topics such as castration anxiety and healthcare practices. No awards, grants, or advising records are specified in the provided text. Research Interests: Integrating psychoanalytic frameworks with contemporary mental health interventions, exploring household dynamics in healthcare contexts, and advancing nurse midwife practices through evidence-based methods.

• Psychoanalytic Theory
• Mental Health
• Evidence-Based Practice
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Kumaresan Cithambaram is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing within the Faculty of Science and Health. His research focuses on end-of-life care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, healthcare accessibility for marginalized groups, and nursing practice innovations in undiagnosed cases. He actively contributes to policy development through evidence-based reports, particularly addressing screening access gaps for disabled populations. Key research interests include: Intellectual disability care integration within healthcare systems Palliative/end-of-life care adaptation for disabled patients Cancer screening equity for disabled communities Nursing assessment protocols for undiagnosed intellectual disabilities Recent work highlights include a 2025 qualitative synthesis on BAME nurses' experiences in Western healthcare and a commissioned report on nursing indicators for undiagnosed intellectual disabilities. He has presented at national/international conferences on topics like prisoner palliative care needs and death literacy initiatives. Media engagement includes a 2023 article discussing screening access barriers faced by disabled people, emphasizing the risk of missed cancer diagnoses. His work frequently bridges clinical practice with systemic policy change.

• Intellectual Disability Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Palliative Nursing
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