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Dr. Rebecca Maguire is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science & Engineering. She joined the university in 2017 and holds roles including Year 2 manager for undergraduate psychology programs and former chair of the Department's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (2019-2023). Her research focuses on health and wellbeing in chronic illness, particularly multiple sclerosis and cancer survivorship. Maguire holds a BA in Psychology, MA and PhD in Cognitive Science from University College Dublin.
Education:
- BA (Hons) Psychology
- MA Cognitive Science, University College Dublin
- PhD Cognitive Science, University College Dublin
Research Interests:
- Health and wellbeing in chronic illness
- Caregiver burden and support
- Patient and public involvement in research (PPI)
- Cognitive appraisals and health expectations
- Connected health technologies
Grants & Advising: Maguire has led research projects funded by organizations like MS Ireland and the European Union's SHAPES consortium. She advises students on chronic illness, caregiver support, and healthcare technology topics, though no formal student names are listed.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Maynooth University’s ALL Institute and Human Health Institute, collaborating on interdisciplinary health research initiatives.
