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Health at a Glance 2025 Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD Members, Key Partners and accession candidate countries. These indicators c...

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.

πŸ”— Read the full report here: www.oecd.org/en/publicati... @jansorensen.bsky.social

13.11.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Research Ireland Pathway Programme - Jonathan Briody
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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?...

13.11.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

12.11.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Niall Pender appointed as Head of the Department of Health Psychology at RCSI RCSI has announced the appointment of Professor Niall Pender as the University’s new Professor of Psychology and Head of Department of Health Psychology. More ...

@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-...

12.11.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

11.11.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Vibrant orange and pink gradient background with blurred human face. White text in the center reads 'Humanarium RCSI' with 'coming soon' below it.

Vibrant orange and pink gradient background with blurred human face. White text in the center reads 'Humanarium RCSI' with 'coming soon' below it.

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

11.11.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Humanarium at RCSI
YouTube video by Aileen Moon Humanarium at RCSI

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

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11.11.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RCSI secures Irish Aid funding to tackle climate-driven water insecurity in rural Guatemala Researchers at RCSI have been awarded €100,000 by Irish Aid under the Ireland-Central America Joint Research Initiative. More ...

Read more:
www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

@rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social

07.11.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

07.11.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Gintare won the award for the research paper 'Socioeconomic Variation in Tobacco Smoking Among the Adult Population in Ireland' doi.org/10.1093/ntr/..., co-authored with Prof. Frank Doyle @fdoyle4.bsky.social, Prof. Jan Sorensen, Aisling Sheridan & Dr Paul Kavanagh.

06.11.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

06.11.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RCSI secures Irish Aid funding to tackle climate-driven water insecurity in rural Guatemala Researchers at RCSI have been awarded €100,000 by Irish Aid under the Ireland-Central America Joint Research Initiative. More ...

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-...

06.11.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ”— noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social

05.11.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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| The SPHeRE Programme | Structured Population and Health-services Research Education

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/

05.11.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A recording of the Cameron Award ceremony 2025 will be available shortly. In the meantime, you can read more here:
www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

04.11.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In her address, she reflected on the challenges of balancing reconciliation & justice in post-Genocide Rwanda; on the importance of engaging communities; of building health systems; and on drawing hope from the impact of these efforts in the face of extraordinary challenges.

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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.

04.11.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Agnes Binagwaho receives Cameron Award for Population Health RCSI has presented the Cameron Award for Population Health to Professor Agnes Binagwaho. More ...

@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-...

03.11.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

29.10.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

29.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A world cafΓ© 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

28.10.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Abstract Submission for the SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference 2026 | The SPHeRE Programme | Structured Population and Health-services Research Education

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...

23.10.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Barbara Clyne speaking.

Dr Barbara Clyne speaking.

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

23.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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| The SPHeRE Programme | Structured Population and Health-services Research Education

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/

23.10.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare β€” a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare β€” a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare β€” a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare β€” a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

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

#OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

23.10.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 SlΓ‘intecare. We asked him to tell us about his work.

@hrbireland.bsky.social

20.10.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This research was funded by the @hrbireland.bsky.social, @epilepsyireland.bsky.social & the @hselive.bsky.social National Women and Infants Health Programme.

20.10.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

20.10.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A smiling man with glasses embraces two little girls paternally in an outdoors setting. The image is paired with text that reads: β€œMy Health RCSI β€” Rethinking Asthma. Discover the latest thinking on Asthma. What works, what’s new, and why it matters.” Logos for RCSI and Presidio appear at the bottom.

A smiling man with glasses embraces two little girls paternally in an outdoors setting. The image is paired with text that reads: β€œMy Health RCSI β€” Rethinking Asthma. Discover the latest thinking on Asthma. What works, what’s new, and why it matters.” Logos for RCSI and Presidio appear at the bottom.

Book your place now for 'Rethinking Asthma', part of the 2025/26 #MyHealthRCSI series, taking place on Tuesday, 21 October πŸš΅β€οΈ

This free, in-person panel discussion will explore the latest science on asthma. Register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Supported by Presidio

08.10.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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