Scientific Advisory Committee

The key functions of the CRF’s Scientific Advisory Committee are:

  • Advising on the overall remit and scientific direction of the facility
  • Reviewing and advising on the scientific merit of applications that have not been through a recognised peer review
  • Advocating for the CRF in attracting high quality clinical research studies

The current membership of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) are:

An Independent Chair – Professor Dermot Kenny,RCSI

The Directors of the major thematic areas:

Ageing – Professor Rose-Anne Kenny
Cardiology – Dr. Ross Murphy
Neuroscience – Dr. Colin Doherty
Oncology – Dr. Derbhaile O’Donnell
Rheumatology – Dr. Gaye Cunnane
Statistics – Dr. Eleisa Heron
Translational Scientist – Professor Kingston Mills
Pharmacy – Vacancy
School of Nursing – Professor Agnes Higgins