
Prof of Health Research Methodology & Deputy Dean @uniofgalway. Proud to lead teams @hrbtmrn, @EvidSynIRL and @CochraneIreland
Galway, Ireland
Joined August 2012
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Why do we keep treating RCTs and real-world evidence as competitors? Our new paper argues for systematic integration from day one, not retrofitting studies after the fact. With Stephen Watt (@pfizer), Birol Emir (@pfizer), Martin O'Donnell (@GalwayCMNHS) shorturl.at/FidrU
Wonder how researchers go through health evidence? I’ve joined The People’s Review—an online project where volunteers like us run a genuine systematic review. No expertise, just curiosity. Want to take part? thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now #ThePeoplesReview
Delighted to have delivered @EvidSynIRL "Foundations for Evidence-Informed Policymaking" workshop today with @DFHERIS! Fantastic engagement from government staff with so many brilliantly different perspectives. Co-facilitated with @Saif_Rahman_KM & John Newell
When should we stop screening in ML-assisted systematic reviews? New commentary by @MaxCallaghan5 et al. recommends stopping criteria to ensure rigorous evidence synthesis while realising efficiency gains from AI/ML prioritisation. systematicreviewsjournal.bio… @EvidSynIRL
Primary school teachers: 🚀 Exciting news! The START Competition has launched a revamped website with updated resources and guidelines for 2025 (it's fab). Explore the new curriculum framework & get involved. @taighdeei @STARTSchools startcompetition.com/ @hrbtmrn
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Great to connect with some of the amazing folks from Ireland attending #ICTMC2024. Exciting discussions on trials methodology in beautiful Edinburgh @ICTMC_Conf 👉 ictmc.org/programme/ #ClinicalTrials #ResearchInnovation #trialsmethodology @hrbtmrn
Here’s one of our animated judges, @shauntreweek, a trials methodologist and great friend of @STARTSchools ! His passion for research and education is infectious. #STARTCompetition #ResearchExcellence #trialsmethods
Here’s @GalvinSadie , who leads the @STARTSchools initiative, kicking off the awards ceremony. Her dedication to STEM education and communication is infectious and inspiring. #Leadership #FutureScientists
Exciting moments at the @STARTSchools with @KitchenChemists from @uniofgalway Engaging young minds and fostering a love for science. #STEMEducation #FutureScientists #randomisedtrials and #trialsmethods
Here's @LindaBiesty , preparing the START banner with a Romanesque flair! ‘Veni, vidi, vici.’ Our team is excited and ready for the @STARTSchools #TeamWork #Innovation













