RCSI School of Population Health
@rcsipophealth.bsky.social
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Congratulations to Prof. Edward Gregg, Head of @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, who has been named among the world’s most influential researchers in the @clarivate.com Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list.
He is recognised in the cross-field category for his global impact.
people.rcsi.com/edwardgregg
He is recognised in the cross-field category for his global impact.
people.rcsi.com/edwardgregg
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Edward Gregg, Head of @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, who has been named among the world’s most influential researchers in the @clarivate.com Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list.
He is recognised in the cross-field category for his global impact.
people.rcsi.com/edwardgregg
He is recognised in the cross-field category for his global impact.
people.rcsi.com/edwardgregg
Join us in @rcsi.bsky.social on 27 Nov for a knowledge exchange event to showcase & launch resources from the EpiKNOW project.
The EpiKNOW team has worked with women w/ epilepsy & HCPs to ID family planning health info needs & co-develop resources.
100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
The EpiKNOW team has worked with women w/ epilepsy & HCPs to ID family planning health info needs & co-develop resources.
100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join us in @rcsi.bsky.social on 27 Nov for a knowledge exchange event to showcase & launch resources from the EpiKNOW project.
The EpiKNOW team has worked with women w/ epilepsy & HCPs to ID family planning health info needs & co-develop resources.
100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
The EpiKNOW team has worked with women w/ epilepsy & HCPs to ID family planning health info needs & co-develop resources.
100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
Dr Chiara Pittalis is PI of a new research project focused on the impact of climate change on water access & maternal health in rural Guatemala.
Funded by Irish Aid, the project will support policy & health system improvements in Guatemala & offer valuable insights for other countries.
Funded by Irish Aid, the project will support policy & health system improvements in Guatemala & offer valuable insights for other countries.
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Dr Chiara Pittalis is PI of a new research project focused on the impact of climate change on water access & maternal health in rural Guatemala.
Funded by Irish Aid, the project will support policy & health system improvements in Guatemala & offer valuable insights for other countries.
Funded by Irish Aid, the project will support policy & health system improvements in Guatemala & offer valuable insights for other countries.
Congrats to Dr Gintare Valentelyte for winning the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland Award 2004 in the Public Health Medicine/ Epidemiology category. Dr Valentelyte is a postdoctoral researcher in Converge, @rcsipophealth.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Congrats to Dr Gintare Valentelyte for winning the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland Award 2004 in the Public Health Medicine/ Epidemiology category. Dr Valentelyte is a postdoctoral researcher in Converge, @rcsipophealth.bsky.social.
Yesterday, Prof. Agnes Binagwaho became the third recipient of the Cameron Award for Population Health at @rcsi.bsky.social. A Rwandan paediatrician, Prof. Binagwaho returned home in 1996 following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi & played a pivotal role in rebuilding the country’s health system.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Yesterday, Prof. Agnes Binagwaho became the third recipient of the Cameron Award for Population Health at @rcsi.bsky.social. A Rwandan paediatrician, Prof. Binagwaho returned home in 1996 following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi & played a pivotal role in rebuilding the country’s health system.
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland is the theme of the @sphereprogramme.bsky.social Network Annual Conference 2026.
The deadline to submit an abstract is Monday 3 November.
For further information, visit:
www.sphereprogramme.ie/abstract-sub...
The deadline to submit an abstract is Monday 3 November.
For further information, visit:
www.sphereprogramme.ie/abstract-sub...
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland is the theme of the @sphereprogramme.bsky.social Network Annual Conference 2026.
The deadline to submit an abstract is Monday 3 November.
For further information, visit:
www.sphereprogramme.ie/abstract-sub...
The deadline to submit an abstract is Monday 3 November.
For further information, visit:
www.sphereprogramme.ie/abstract-sub...
A knowledge exchange event to launch resources from the EpiKNOW project will take place in @rcsi.bsky.social on 27 Nov. The research team has worked w/ women w/ epilepsy & healthcare profs to identify health info needs & co-develop resources.
Register: 100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
Register: 100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A knowledge exchange event to launch resources from the EpiKNOW project will take place in @rcsi.bsky.social on 27 Nov. The research team has worked w/ women w/ epilepsy & healthcare profs to identify health info needs & co-develop resources.
Register: 100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
Register: 100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--epiknow
A world café event exploring the rehabilitation needs of people with brain tumours in Ireland took place at @rcsi.bsky.social as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Week. 700+ people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour per year in Ireland.
Visit brainrestore.eu
@hrbireland.bsky.social
Visit brainrestore.eu
@hrbireland.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A world café event exploring the rehabilitation needs of people with brain tumours in Ireland took place at @rcsi.bsky.social as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Week. 700+ people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour per year in Ireland.
Visit brainrestore.eu
@hrbireland.bsky.social
Visit brainrestore.eu
@hrbireland.bsky.social
Continuing our profiles of postdoctoral researchers in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, Dr Paul Markey is working on developing a methodology to include community perspectives in community health needs assessments in line with Sláintecare. We asked him to tell us about his work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social
@hrbireland.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Continuing our profiles of postdoctoral researchers in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, Dr Paul Markey is working on developing a methodology to include community perspectives in community health needs assessments in line with Sláintecare. We asked him to tell us about his work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social
@hrbireland.bsky.social
Many women w/ epilepsy navigate complex decisions regarding their reproductive health. The internet can provide educational resources for women w/ epilepsy during these stages. Research led by Dr Aisling Walsh & Dr Jade Parnell reviewed the type & quality of these resources.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ye...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ye...
October 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Many women w/ epilepsy navigate complex decisions regarding their reproductive health. The internet can provide educational resources for women w/ epilepsy during these stages. Research led by Dr Aisling Walsh & Dr Jade Parnell reviewed the type & quality of these resources.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ye...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ye...
Prof Martin O'Flaherty @liverpooluni.bsky.social will deliver a research seminar in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social entitled ‘Simulation modelling in public health: adding value to observational studies using models?’ at 11am on 14 October.
Register:
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Register:
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October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Prof Martin O'Flaherty @liverpooluni.bsky.social will deliver a research seminar in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social entitled ‘Simulation modelling in public health: adding value to observational studies using models?’ at 11am on 14 October.
Register:
100896engagecms.campusnexus.cloud/sph--simulat...
Register:
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Continuing our profile series of postdocs in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, Dr Muluken Basa is a postdoctoral researcher on the MAP Impact project, which is tackling the health impacts of air pollution in Dublin & Cork. We asked Muluken to tell us some more about his research.
@epaireland.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Continuing our profile series of postdocs in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, Dr Muluken Basa is a postdoctoral researcher on the MAP Impact project, which is tackling the health impacts of air pollution in Dublin & Cork. We asked Muluken to tell us some more about his research.
@epaireland.bsky.social
@epaireland.bsky.social
We're recruiting for a p/t lecturer in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology. We're seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, would like to contribute to & gain experience working as an academic, as part of a dynamic, multicultural school.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We're recruiting for a p/t lecturer in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology. We're seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, would like to contribute to & gain experience working as an academic, as part of a dynamic, multicultural school.
my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
Our researchers are hosting a Photo Connect event as part of the National PPI Festival hosted by @rcsi.bsky.social. People are invited to bring a photo/image that captures their experience/perception of inclusion in health & wellbeing research.
photoconnect.eventbrite.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social
photoconnect.eventbrite.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our researchers are hosting a Photo Connect event as part of the National PPI Festival hosted by @rcsi.bsky.social. People are invited to bring a photo/image that captures their experience/perception of inclusion in health & wellbeing research.
photoconnect.eventbrite.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social
photoconnect.eventbrite.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social
The Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine will hold their annual conference at @rcsi.bsky.social on 18 Oct. Delegates will experience a day of dynamic learning, discussion & networking with leading national & international experts in lifestyle medicine.
Book your place:
www.islm.ie/conference2025
Book your place:
www.islm.ie/conference2025
September 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine will hold their annual conference at @rcsi.bsky.social on 18 Oct. Delegates will experience a day of dynamic learning, discussion & networking with leading national & international experts in lifestyle medicine.
Book your place:
www.islm.ie/conference2025
Book your place:
www.islm.ie/conference2025
Researchers in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social are looking for women academics & researchers at @rcsi.bsky.social, @unioflimerick.bsky.social & @ucc.ie to participate in World Café sessions investigating how workload allocation models impact career progression.
elevate-ireland.eu/share-your-e...
elevate-ireland.eu/share-your-e...
September 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Researchers in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social are looking for women academics & researchers at @rcsi.bsky.social, @unioflimerick.bsky.social & @ucc.ie to participate in World Café sessions investigating how workload allocation models impact career progression.
elevate-ireland.eu/share-your-e...
elevate-ireland.eu/share-your-e...
Dr Pieternella Pieterse is a Research Fellow in @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social, where she is examining impact of unsalaried health workers in the Sierra Leone public health sector. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, Ellen told us about her research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Dr Pieternella Pieterse is a Research Fellow in @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social, where she is examining impact of unsalaried health workers in the Sierra Leone public health sector. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, Ellen told us about her research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie
Dr Liam Watts is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the TRAUMA proj, which is informing nationally important policy & practice for trauma care in Ireland. We asked Liam to share a little about his work, as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week.
#NPAW202 #LovePostdocs
#NPAW202 #LovePostdocs
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Dr Liam Watts is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the TRAUMA proj, which is informing nationally important policy & practice for trauma care in Ireland. We asked Liam to share a little about his work, as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week.
#NPAW202 #LovePostdocs
#NPAW202 #LovePostdocs
Dr Mengyang Zhang @mengyangz.bsky.social is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the VAPE-INTERVENE project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Mengyang to provide some information on her research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Dr Mengyang Zhang @mengyangz.bsky.social is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the VAPE-INTERVENE project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Mengyang to provide some information on her research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social
Dr Gintare Valentelyte is a health economist working as a postdoctoral researcher within Converge. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Gintare to tell us about her research.
@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
September 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Dr Gintare Valentelyte is a health economist working as a postdoctoral researcher within Converge. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Gintare to tell us about her research.
@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
Dr Craig Smith is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology, working on a project evaluating the Slaintecare Healthy Communities Programme. To mark Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Craig to tell us a little more about his research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
September 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Dr Craig Smith is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology, working on a project evaluating the Slaintecare Healthy Communities Programme. To mark Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Craig to tell us a little more about his research.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
Dr Eunice Tolu Phillip is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health and Epidemiolgy. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Eunice to explain a little more about her research and what motivates her.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Dr Eunice Tolu Phillip is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health and Epidemiolgy. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Eunice to explain a little more about her research and what motivates her.
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
Dr Rana Ahmed is a public health researcher working on the STEP-UP project exploring how cognitive factors affect participation in Ireland’s cancer screening programmes.
As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Rana to tell us a little more about her work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social #NPAW2025
As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Rana to tell us a little more about her work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social #NPAW2025
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Dr Rana Ahmed is a public health researcher working on the STEP-UP project exploring how cognitive factors affect participation in Ireland’s cancer screening programmes.
As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Rana to tell us a little more about her work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social #NPAW2025
As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Rana to tell us a little more about her work.
@hrbireland.bsky.social #NPAW2025
Dr Nicholas Clarke is research fellow in Converge & is PI on a number of projects aiming to increase participation in Ireland's national organised cancer screening programmes. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Nick to tell us a little bit about his work.
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
September 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Dr Nicholas Clarke is research fellow in Converge & is PI on a number of projects aiming to increase participation in Ireland's national organised cancer screening programmes. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Nick to tell us a little bit about his work.
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
Dr Niamh Walsh is a postdoctoral researcher on the EU Horizon Europe WiseFood project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Niamh to tell us a little about her work in ensuring that household voices are central to the app’s development.
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Dr Niamh Walsh is a postdoctoral researcher on the EU Horizon Europe WiseFood project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Niamh to tell us a little about her work in ensuring that household voices are central to the app’s development.
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
@rcsi-research.bsky.social
#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
@rcsi-research.bsky.social