Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas from all the School of Population Health. Nollaig shona, shláintiúil agus shíochánta duit ó chách san Scoil Sláinte Daonra.

A new book which seeks to write women back into our shared history & understanding of health & its management was launched at rcsi.bsky.social by Prof. Deborah McNamara, President, RCSI. Women in Health Management: Global Revolutionaries is edited by Dr eidin.bsky.social & Prof. Robert McMurray.

The 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference will take place at @rcsi.bsky.social on 24 April 2026. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact'. The call for abstracts is now open. Visit: www.rcsi.com/phm

We're recruiting for a 6-month research assistant (50% FTE) to support the running of LOSTSIGHT, a project that explores mental health among older adults living with sight loss in Ireland. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @mariapertl.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

Dr @paulinedunne.bsky.social, postdoctoral researcher with the Cameon Scholars programme, was recently awarded the Pat Barron Perpetual Trophy for her poster presented at the National Prevention and Integrated Diabetes Care Conference.

We're recruiting for a department operations coordinator with the Dept of Public Health and Epidemiology. The postholder will provide administrative and operational support for teaching, research and departmental initiatives. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

The SURGhub project has been awarded the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Award 2025 for Best E-Learning Project. Eric O'Flynn & Dr Ines Perić from @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social accepted the award in London. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Learn more about our project! @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social @unep.org

A user-friendly tool for anyone conducting an evidence synthesis project has been launched by Knowledge Translation Program @ktprogram.bsky.social. The Right Review Tool has been updated in collab w/ Dr Barbara Clyne. rightreview.knowledgetranslation.net @hiqa.bsky.social @rcsilibrary.bsky.social

@surg-water.bsky.social harnesses rainwater collected from the rooftops of maternal health facilities in Malawi and uses the sun’s UV rays to disinfect it, making it safe for mothers and healthcare workers. The project secured €1.1 m to scale its solar-powered disinfection reactor. @rcsi.bsky.social

New health information resources to support women with epilepsy before, during and after pregnancy have been launched at an event held at RCSI today. The resources were developed under the EpiKNOW project, an initiative led by @rcsipophealth.bsky.social More ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

New health information resources to support women with epilepsy before, during & after pregnancy have been launched at @rcsi.bsky.social. The resources were developed as part of the EpiKNOW project in response to significant gaps in reliable information. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

A new set of resources for women w/ epilepsy will be launched at @rcsi.bsky.social this week. Researchers working on the EpiKNOW project have designed these resources to help women navigate preconception, pregnancy, birth & post-partum stages. Via @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

When Dr Agnes Binagwaho returned to Rwanda after the Tutsi Genocide, she saw more children dying in 24 hours than she had in 10 years as a paediatrician. She reflected on who would "change the lives of those kids who are dying ... [from] preventable and treatable diseases". youtu.be/4iEIRWBSqYw?...

A research project led by Prof @fdoyle4.bsky.social & Dr Fiona Boland to generate robust, locally relevant evidence on the effectiveness & cost-efficiency of treatments for depression has been funded through the @researchireland.ie COALESCE grant programme. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) data from NOCA’s Irish National Orthopaedic Register has been highlighted in the newly released OECD Health at a Glance 2025. 🔗 Read the full report here: www.oecd.org/en/publicati... @jansorensen.bsky.social

The @researchireland.ie Pathway Programme supports talented postdoctoral researchers to develop their track record. Dr @jonathanbriody.bsky.social is a Pathway awardee whose research focuses on developing a health economic model for Alzheimer’s disease & dementia in Irl. youtu.be/78feY8IL30U?...

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

@rcsi.bsky.social has announced the appointment of Professor Niall Pender as the University’s new Professor of Psychology & Head of Department of @rcsipsychology.bsky.social. For more visit: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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

RCSI is delighted to launch #Humanarium, a new free exhibition space dedicated to health and well-being! Our first exhibition, Heart: More than a Beat, will open in February ❤️ We can't wait to welcome you! Learn more: www.humanarium.ie #UNSDG3

We’re excited to launch Humanarium at RCSI! Thank you to our Founding Partners: Blackrock Health, AIB, Lanas and HSE Healthy Ireland for their invaluable support! Find out more at www.humanarium.ie #Humanarium #UNDG3 youtu.be/LABn4BiqVY8

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.

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.

Researchers in the SPH have been awarded funding to investigate the impact of climate change on water access & maternal health in rural Guatemala. Project led by Dr Chiara Pittalis has received €100k thru' Irish Aid's Ireland-Central America Joint Research Initiative. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Prof Joe Harbison has officially launched the Irish National Audit of Stroke Summary Report 2024 & Organisational Audit Report 2025 today. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how stroke care is organised and delivered across Ireland. 🔗 noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social

Register now for another exiciting SPHeRE Online Symposium with Dr Laura Cronin on 'M&EM Project' and Nicole Winters on 'Studying Access to Maternity Services for Women Asylum Seekers and Refugees'. The symposium will be on Tuesday 18th November from 1-2 pm. www.sphereprogramme.ie/6318-2/

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.

@rcsi.bsky.social has presented the Cameron Award for Population Health to Prof Agnes Binagwaho, co-founder & former Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda. The award recognises her outstanding contribution to public health & health equity. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

On #WorldStrokeDay gain insights from this #MyHealthRCSI conversation about stroke prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation: youtu.be/kZ6gxKWMIzg Find out about this year's MyHealth RCSI here: www.rcsi.com/society/enga... @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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...

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

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

LAST FEW DAYS !! Abstract Submission is now Open for the 12th SPHeRE Network Annual Conference in February. "Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland" is the theme of the conference. Abstract Submission deadline is Monday 3rd Nov 2025. www.sphereprogramme.ie/abstract-sub...

Dr Barbara Clyne, Interim Head of the Department of Public Health and Epidemiology @rcsipophealth.bsky.social provided an overview of some current processes and reflections across 5 years of research involving interest-holders in evidence-based healthcare decision-making. #OurHealthcareOurVoices

Register for another exiciting SPHeRE Online Symposium with Dr Laura Cronin on 'M&EM Project' and Nicole Winters on 'Studying Access to Maternity Services for Women Asylum Seekers and Refugees'. The symposium will be on Tuesday 18th November from 1-2 pm. www.sphereprogramme.ie/6318-2/

We’re live this morning for Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare — a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare. Register for our livestream: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7e478... #OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.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

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...

Book your place now for 'Rethinking Asthma', part of the 2025/26 #MyHealthRCSI series, taking place on Tuesday, 21 October 🚵‍️ This free, in-person panel discussion will explore the latest science on asthma. Register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... Supported by Presidio

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...

Recent @rcsipophealth.bsky.social research revealed that current Irish smokers may lose over 4.9 million life years and incur around €20.2 billion in healthcare costs. Lead author Gintare Valentelyte discusses the findings in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. #RCSIDiscover ⬇️ www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

‪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

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...

HRB report finds substantial gaps across the OECD, in understanding of conditions affecting women, including early pregnancy loss and mental health after childbirth. More, incl publication & interactive gap maps: tinyurl.com/2vmvme6m #womenhealth

We're back with new episodes of #BeWater! Our second season begins with the #SustainablePlan and how to achieve it. Listen and let us know what you think! shorturl.at/BUQ1J @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @sdgactioncampaign.org

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

LAST 2 DAYS to Register for the SPHeRE Online Symposium titled 'The use of evidence synthesis methodology in answering complex questions: Lessons from an evidence review of Interventions, Approaches and Guidelines for Gambling and Gaming Addictions' on 2nd Oct, 1-2 pm. sphereprogramme.ie/6146-2/

LAST 2 DAYS to Register for the SPHeRE Online Symposium titled 'The use of evidence synthesis methodology in answering complex questions: Lessons from an evidence review of Interventions, Approaches and Guidelines for Gambling and Gaming Addictions' on 2nd Oct, 1-2 pm. sphereprogramme.ie/6146-2/

About 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, writes Dr Gintare Valentelyte in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. She details research looking at the long-term effects of smoking, showing how it harms our health & probably the economy. @fdoyle4.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...