Dr Andreea Factor has been a College Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience at UCC since 2016. Dr Factor graduated in Medicine (top 8.5%) from Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara and has extensive clinical experience, having worked in neurology and cardiology in Ireland and Romania. This diverse background enhances her teaching, allowing her to bring real-world insights into the classroom. Her primary focus is teaching anatomy, and she is passionate about fostering a deep understanding of the subject among a diverse range of students across various programmes, including undergraduates and postgraduates. 

Moreover, Dr Factor is keenly interested in interdisciplinary research, striving to connect various fields of study to advance knowledge and improve healthcare outcomes.

Dr Factor’s research interests are situated at the intersection of anatomy education, clinical science, and technological innovation and has a strong record of interdisciplinary scholarly output in clinical neurology, cardiology, anatomy education, and biomedical engineering. Her work has been disseminated through numerous conference presentations and peer‑reviewed publications.  She is particularly interested in the integration of advanced technologies (such as virtual reality) into anatomy and medical education, with the goal of enhancing learner engagement, spatial understanding, and long‑term knowledge retention. She is also committed to the development of anatomy‑informed medical devices that translate anatomical and physiological insights into practical diagnostic and educational tools.

She collaborates closely with engineers, computer scientists, and physiologists on multimodal projects involving the analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals and 3D brain visualisation. These initiatives include the integration of EEG with VR platforms and AI-assisted sonification to support research and education, creating novel, interactive learning experiences for students. In parallel, Dr Factor is involved in the development of a wearable AI‑assisted stethoscope designed to help clinicians identify and diagnose a range of cardiac and respiratory pathologies more effectively.

Dr Factor employs innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and optimise learning experiences, ensuring her students are well-prepared for future careers. In addition to her UCC commitments, Dr Factor serves as the designated UCC lecturer providing service anatomy teaching for Biomedical Engineering programmes at Munster Technological University (MTU). This inter‑institutional role underscores her contribution to interdisciplinary education at the interface of medicine and engineering.

As Dr Factor teaching philosophy is grounded in the principles of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), she also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in  Teaching and Learning from UCC, reflecting a sustained commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based education.