As Research & Innovation Manager at the College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, I work at the intersection of research strategy, funding, and innovation to enable high-impact, interdisciplinary health research.

With over 20 years’ experience spanning neuroscience, microbiome science, and large-scale programme management, I support researchers to secure competitive funding, build strong collaborations, and translate ideas into meaningful outcomes for health and society.

I work closely with academic leaders, clinicians, and external partners across medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, and allied health sciences, helping align research activity with institutional priorities and national and European funding strategies.

Key achievements and focus areas
✔️ Supported the development and delivery of multimillion-euro research programmes aligned with national and EU priorities
✔️ Strengthened engagement with funders, healthcare partners, NGOs, and industry
✔️ Enabled competitive grant capture through strategic intelligence, horizon scanning, and targeted researcher development
✔️ Enhanced research visibility through monitoring, reporting, and impact case studies

Expertise
🔹 Research strategy and programme management
🔹 Grant development and funding acquisition
🔹 Health and medical research innovation
🔹 Stakeholder and industry engagement
🔹 Interdisciplinary collaboration
🔹 Research governance and compliance

I am passionate about building research capacity, fostering collaboration, and supporting researchers at every career stage to maximise impact.