Registration is open for ‘Brain Health: An Update on the Mechanisms, Consequences and Management of Concussion’ in RCSI on 21 July. This free event hosts leading international experts to explore the latest evidence on concussion, recovery and brain health. concussionresearchday.eventbrite.com
Concussion Research and Charity Event
Brain Health: An Update on the Mechanisms, Consequences and Management of Concussion
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Registration is open for ‘Brain Health: An Update on the Mechanisms, Consequences and Management of Concussion’ in RCSI on 21 July. This free event hosts leading international experts to explore the latest evidence on concussion, recovery and brain health. concussionresearchday.eventbrite.com
Concussion Research and Charity Event
Brain Health: An Update on the Mechanisms, Consequences and Management of Concussion
concussionresearchday.eventbrite.com
The LGBT Ire Healthcare Conference at RCSI with Dr Caroline Kelleher, Dept of Health Psychology, a panellist for the session When They Need It Most: Maternity Care, Ageing, Rural Access & Violence. How Can Health & Social Care Services Better Support LGBTQ+ Women? open.spotify.com/episode/0Odq...
Ryan Muddiman presenting a poster examining several estimation approaches in #deprescribing using simulation methods. He generated complex event history data resembling EHR data & measured performance when targeting specific estimands of stopping medication vs. continued use #ICOD2026
🚩 A new year is a good moment to reflect on how we design effective cessation services. We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective. 👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2
Wonderful piece in this week's Irish Times from Professor Emeritus Anne Hickey on medical professionals building connections with patients.
🌟 Calling all early and mid-career EHPS members! The Ari Haukkala Mentoring Programme is back this September. Join us to grow your skills with the support of experienced mentors. 🔗 Register here: ehps.net/mentoring/ 🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, 30th April 2026 #Mentoring #CareerDevelopment #EHPS
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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
@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-...
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 ...
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After over 5 years at @rcsi.bsky.social I'm sad to be leaving. I'm also very excited to start in the @mupsychology.bsky.social as a lecturer! Too many amazing colleagues to name you all, but a special thank you to Mary Cannon, Anne Hickey, and the depts of @rcsipsychology.bsky.social +psychiatry
Dr Mengyang Zhang @mengyangz.bsky.social is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the VAPE-INTERVENE project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Mengyang to provide some information on her research. #NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social
Dr Liam Watts is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the TRAUMA proj, which is informing nationally important policy & practice for trauma care in Ireland. We asked Liam to share a little about his work, as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week. #NPAW202 #LovePostdocs
Closing date Wednesday! #jobfairy #postdocjobs
RCSI School of Population Health@rcsipophealth.bsky.social · last yr.We're recruiting for a postdoc, suitable for psychologist, health services researcher, health economist or related discipline. The researcher will be employed on @researchireland.ie-funded project to evaluate treatments for depression & their costs my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @fdoyle4.bsky.social
Deadline 17th September so get your application in for this exciting role!
RCSI School of Population Health@rcsipophealth.bsky.social · last yr.We're recruiting for a postdoc, suitable for psychologist, health services researcher, health economist or related discipline. The researcher will be employed on @researchireland.ie-funded project to evaluate treatments for depression & their costs my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @fdoyle4.bsky.social
@ehps.bsky.social @ehpscreaters.bsky.social @ehpssynergy.bsky.social @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social
Frank Doyle@fdoyle4.bsky.social · last yr.Come and work with us in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @fionaboland.bsky.social on a 2 year postdoctoral position on evidence synthesis and economics my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
Come and work with us in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @fionaboland.bsky.social on a 2 year postdoctoral position on evidence synthesis and economics my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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We're recruiting for a lecturer in health psychology to join our team. The postholder will participate in the teaching, facilitation & examining of the undergrad & grad teaching programmes of @rcsipsychology.bsky.social. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @sphereprogramme.bsky.social
Menopause brings w/ it physical, mental & brain changes. Dr @mariapertl.bsky.social & Dr Lisa Mellon from @rcsipsychology.bsky.social explore how lifestyle medicine could help ease brain fog brought on by menopause in a new article for @uk.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/menopause-an...
Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine can support your brain during menopause – and beyond.
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A huge congratulations to Reham Lasheen from team COMPASS, who was awarded the Patient’s Choice Poster Prize at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference hosted by Queen’s University Belfast on the 27th May 2025 👏🎉 @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social
The final episode of the #RCSIMyHealth series 2024/25 explores the crucial role of sleep in our overall health, well-being and performance. @mariapertl.bsky.social @rcsipsychology.bsky.social @jolantaburke.bsky.social @rcsiposhealth.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social youtu.be/e0qtMWMwi5s?...
RCSI MyHealth - Sleep through the lifecycle: a toolkit for resting deeply at every stage of life
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Could antidepressants be more effective than we think? Researchers @rcsipophealth.bsky.social used advanced psychometric methods on clinical trial data, revealing that efficacy outcomes may increase by up to 10% when non-contributory questions are removed. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jc... #RCSIdiscover
Proud of this new paper exploring whether complex psychometric analyses matter. In short 1) I may have been wasting my career on IRT 2) factor analysis models increase trial effects by approximately 10%, 3) weighted scores don’t matter compared to the items retained www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
Applying advanced psychometric approaches yields differential randomized trial effect sizes: secondary analysis of individual participant data from antidepressant studies using the Hamilton rating sca...
As multiple sophisticated techniques are used to evaluate psychometric scales, in theory reducing error and enhancing the measurement of patient-reported outcomes, we aimed to determine whether applyi...
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Thanks to Dr David Byrne and all collaborators @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @rcsipsychology.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social and funding from @researchireland.ie
Frank Doyle@fdoyle4.bsky.social · last yr.Proud of this new paper exploring whether complex psychometric analyses matter. In short 1) I may have been wasting my career on IRT 2) factor analysis models increase trial effects by approximately 10%, 3) weighted scores don’t matter compared to the items retained www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
Congratulations to the 200 students who graduated from the RCSI Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine today. Many congratulations for successfully completing the six pillars: Stress Management, Nutrition, Smoking, Sleep, Physical Activity, Alcohol & Substance Use with your degree studies. Well done all!
Wonderful coverage of the Women's Health Research Network and RCSI Department of Health Psychology's Dr Caroline Kelleher in this week's Echo. www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-416... @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social
Women’s health: New network aims to drive research in key areas
A new Women’s Health Research Network has been established with the aim of advancing knowledge in issues impacting women. DEIRDRE MCARDLE finds out ...
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Dr Lisa Mellon, lecturer in the @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, will deliver a webinar on beginning with lifestyle medicine, with Dr Kate McCann as part of National Arthritis Week on 1 April. For more info and to register visit: www.arthritisireland.ie/pathways-to-... @annehickey.bsky.social
Pathways to Wellness: Beginning with Lifestyle Medicine approach
Join us for an engaging webinar on lifestyle medicine, an evidence-based approach to improving health through sustainable changes in daily habits and behaviours. Our expert speakers, Dr Lisa Mellon an...
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Dr Lisa Mellon, Dr @alanmaddock.bsky.social and Dr @mariapertl.bsky.social from the @rcsipsychology.bsky.social will deliver a webinar on sleep, stress, and social connections as part of National Arthritis Week on 3 April. @annehickey.bsky.social www.arthritisireland.ie/building-a-h...
Building a Healthier Life: The Impact of Sleep, Stress and Social Connections
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how lifestyle medicine can play a pivotal role in managing chronic conditions like arthritis. Led by experts in sleep health, stress management, and the val...
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Scholar applications are now open for @sphereprogramme.bsky.social for the 2025 academic year. Six HRB SPHeRE-funded scholarships are available. Applicants can select from 10 advertised projects, inc 3 based at @rcsipophealth.bsky.social. For further info 👇 www.sphereprogramme.ie/scholar-appl...
