Norelee Kennedy

Full Professor of Physiotherapy

Accepting PhD Students

20002024

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Research Interests

My research focuses primarily on exercise and physical activity interventions for people with inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). I am also interested in Digital Health and Implementation Science as related research areas.

Teaching Interests

Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Physiotherapy, Exercise, Behaviour change, Physical Activity, Digital Health, Implementation Science                

Biography

Prof Norelee Kennedy, Full Professor of Physiotherapy. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin (BSc Physiotherapy (1999); Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (2000); PhD (2004) and UG (PGDIp T&L Higher Ed 2004).

Former Vice President Research (2000-2005) and former Head of School of Allied Health (2014-2019).

Norelee leads a successful programme of research in the field of rheumatology/physiotherapy focusing on exercise, physical activity and lifestyle aspects of inflammatory diseases. Her research has funded by Irish Research Council, Health Research Board and European funding.  She is a regular contributor on EULAR task forces to develop recommendations for clinical practice in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Grad Cert Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, National University of Ireland - Galway

Award Date: 1 Jan 2008

Ph.D., Trinity College Dublin

Award Date: 1 Jan 2004

Graduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin

Award Date: 1 Jan 2000

B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin

Award Date: 1 Jan 1999

Keywords

  • RZ Other systems of medicine

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