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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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring patient perspectives of barriers and facilitators to participating in hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer treated with curative intent
Doyle, D., O’Brien, M., Murphy, R., O’Brien, A., McGrath, D. & Kelly, D., Feb 2025, In: Irish Journal of Medical Science. 194, 1, p. 205-210 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring strategies, programs, and influencing factors for integrating social accountability into undergraduate medical education: a scoping review
Abdalla, M. E., Taha, M. H., Onchonga, D., Nour, N., Kelly, D., Harney, S. & McGrath, D., Dec 2024, In: BMC Medical Education. 24, 1, p. 1107 1 p., 1107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Influence of an Early Human Milk Diet on the Duration of Parenteral Nutrition and Incidence of Late-Onset Sepsis in Very Low Birthweight (VLBW) Infants: A Systematic Review
Coyne, R., Hughes, W., Purtill, H., McGrath, D., Dunne, C. P. & Philip, R. K., 1 Jun 2024, In: Breastfeeding Medicine. 19, 6, p. 425-434 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device
O’Sullivan, K. J., Dunne, C. P., Linnane, B., McGrath, D. & O’Sullivan, L., Oct 2023, In: Irish Journal of Medical Science. 192, 5, p. 2291-2299 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in e-learning in undergraduate clinical medicine: a systematic review
Delungahawatta, T., Dunne, S. S., Hyde, S., Halpenny, L., McGrath, D., O’Regan, A. & Dunne, C. P., Dec 2022, In: BMC Medical Education. 22, 1, 711.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Membership of council
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Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI) (External organisation)
McGrath, D. (Fellow)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Royal College of Physicians (External organisation)
McGrath, D. (Fellow)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council