2023 lectures

The panel address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance.

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The panel addresses some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation and the acute care of stroke patients.

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Chair

Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Principal Investigator, Post-stroke Cognition Research Group

Speakers

  • Martin Fahy, iPASTAR PPI champion
  • Professor Frances Horgan, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Professor David Williams, Professor of Stroke Medicine, Beaumont Hospital and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers. 

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Chair

Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Speakers

  • Dr Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Dr Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist and Senior Coach Practitioner, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Dr Trudy Meehan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Our expert panel discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health.

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Chair

Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI

Speakers

  • Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI
  • Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
  • Dr Dan Wu, Honorary Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, RCSI

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In this episode, the panel discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help both teenagers and parents with this sometimes challenging journey.

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Chair

Dr Trudy Meehan, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI

Speakers

  • Professor Fergal D. Malone – Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI and Consultant Obstetrician, Rotunda Hospital Dublin
  • Dr Zara Molphy – Head of Research Programmes, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
  • Dr Ronan Daly – Clinical Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI

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In this episode, our panel continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work.

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Chair

  • Louise Keating, Physiotherapist and Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and Co-chair of RCSI Women’s Network

Speakers

  • Dr Sumi Dunne, GP and Lecturer, Department of General Practice, RCSI
  • Dr Lisa Mellon, Psychotherapist and Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI

Podcast

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