Deirdre McGrath

Prof., Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

1992 …2024

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Research Interests

1) Respiratory Disease in particular Granulomatous Lung Diseases, Sleep and Non-Invasive Ventilation 2) Medical Education

Biography

Professor Deirdre McGrath is Dean (Interim), Faculty of Education & Health Sciences at the University of Limerick, Ireland and also works clinically as a Respiratory Consultant with the Lung Cancer Service at University Hospital Limerick.
 
Professor McGrath is one of the Founding Principal Investigators of the School of Medicine's '4i', the Centre for Interventions in Infection, Inflammation and Immunity and is Medical Adviser to the University of Limerick's Optical Fibres Sensors Research Centre with research interests including aspects of lung immunity and inflammation and the clinical application of medical devices. Her medical education research interests include assessment, e-learning and the student experience.   
 
Professor McGrath has received recognition for her achievements to date having been awarded Fellowships of the Royal College of Physicians of London and of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.                

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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