Martina Gooney

Martina Gooney is Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Health Care at South East Technological University (SETU), where she co-founded the Biomedical Research Group. She holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and BSc in Biomedical Science from University College Cork.

Research examines cancer symptom presentation and quality of life, with specialization in fatigue management, biomarker correlations, and psychosocial dimensions of cancer care. Additional investigations include: antenatal care models; nurse prescribing practices; developmental dysplasia screening; compassion fatigue in healthcare; addiction pathways; and physical activity interventions for ASD.

Publications reflect methodological diversity across mixed-methods palliative care studies, clinical wound management research, and rehabilitation interventions. Recognition includes multiple best presentation awards at international nursing conferences.

Teaching spans pathophysiology, medication management, and research methods across pre/post-registration nursing programs, with postgraduate supervision to PhD level.