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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 21h

Book your place now for 'Rethinking Asthma', part of the 2025/26 #MyHealthRCSI series, taking place on Tuesday, 21 October 🚵‍️

This free, in-person panel discussion will explore the latest science on asthma. Register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Supported by Presidio

A smiling man with glasses embraces two little girls paternally in an outdoors setting. The image is paired with text that reads: “My Health RCSI — Rethinking Asthma. Discover the latest thinking on Asthma. What works, what’s new, and why it matters.” Logos for RCSI and Presidio appear at the bottom.

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 17h

Prof Martin O'Flaherty @liverpooluni.bsky.social will deliver a research seminar in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social entitled ‘Simulation modelling in public health: adding value to observational studies using models?’ at 11am on 14 October.

Register:
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 1d

Recent @rcsipophealth.bsky.social research revealed that current Irish smokers may lose over 4.9 million life years and incur around €20.2 billion in healthcare costs.

Lead author Gintare Valentelyte discusses the findings in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

#RCSIDiscover ⬇️ www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How long-term effects of smoking include harm to Irish economy

Despite efforts to reduce smoking, about 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, a number which has not fallen since 2020

www.rte.ie

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 6d

‪Continuing our profile series of postdocs in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, Dr Muluken Basa is a postdoctoral researcher on the MAP Impact project, which is tackling the health impacts of air pollution in Dublin & Cork. We asked Muluken to tell us some more about his research.
@epaireland.bsky.social

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 6d

We're recruiting for a p/t lecturer in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology. We're seeking a professional who is passionate about teaching, would like to contribute to & gain experience working as an academic, as part of a dynamic, multicultural school.

my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 8d

HRB report finds substantial gaps across the OECD, in understanding of conditions affecting women, including early pregnancy loss and mental health after childbirth.
More, incl publication & interactive gap maps: tinyurl.com/2vmvme6m
#womenhealth

Dr Jane Murphy, co-author of the HRB report

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SURG-Water @surg-water.bsky.social · 8d

We're back with new episodes of #BeWater!
Our second season begins with the #SustainablePlan and how to achieve it.
Listen and let us know what you think!
shorturl.at/BUQ1J
@researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social
@sdgactioncampaign.org

Be Water. Episode 6: A sustainable plan

Listen to Be Water. Episode 6: A sustainable plan by SURG-Water #np on #SoundCloud

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 8d

Our researchers are hosting a Photo Connect event as part of the National PPI Festival hosted by @rcsi.bsky.social. People are invited to bring a photo/image that captures their experience/perception of inclusion in health & wellbeing research.

photoconnect.eventbrite.ie
@ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social

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SPHeRE PhD Programme @sphereprogramme.bsky.social · 8d

LAST 2 DAYS to Register for the SPHeRE Online Symposium titled 'The use of evidence synthesis methodology in answering complex questions: Lessons from an evidence review of Interventions, Approaches and Guidelines for Gambling and Gaming Addictions' on 2nd Oct, 1-2 pm.
sphereprogramme.ie/6146-2/

| The SPHeRE Programme | Structured Population and Health-services Research Education

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SPHeRE PhD Programme @sphereprogramme.bsky.social · 9d

LAST 2 DAYS to Register for the SPHeRE Online Symposium titled 'The use of evidence synthesis methodology in answering complex questions: Lessons from an evidence review of Interventions, Approaches and Guidelines for Gambling and Gaming Addictions' on 2nd Oct, 1-2 pm.
sphereprogramme.ie/6146-2/

| The SPHeRE Programme | Structured Population and Health-services Research Education

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 13d

About 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, writes Dr Gintare Valentelyte in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. She details research looking at the long-term effects of smoking, showing how it harms our health & probably the economy.

@fdoyle4.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How long-term effects of smoking include harm to Irish economy

Despite efforts to reduce smoking, about 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, a number which has not fallen since 2020

www.rte.ie

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 16d

The Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine will hold their annual conference at @rcsi.bsky.social on 18 Oct. Delegates will experience a day of dynamic learning, discussion & networking with leading national & international experts in lifestyle medicine.

Book your place:
www.islm.ie/conference2025

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 16d

Researchers in @rcsipophealth.bsky.social are looking for women academics & researchers at @rcsi.bsky.social, @unioflimerick.bsky.social & @ucc.ie to participate in World Café sessions investigating how workload allocation models impact career progression.

elevate-ireland.eu/share-your-e...

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 19d

Dr Pieternella Pieterse is a Research Fellow in @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social, where she is examining impact of unsalaried health workers in the Sierra Leone public health sector. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, Ellen told us about her research.

#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 19d

Dr Liam Watts is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the TRAUMA proj, which is informing nationally important policy & practice for trauma care in Ireland. We asked Liam to share a little about his work, as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week.

#NPAW202 #LovePostdocs

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20d

Dr Mengyang Zhang @mengyangz.bsky.social is a postdoctoral researcher in @rcsipsychology.bsky.social, working on the VAPE-INTERVENE project. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Mengyang to provide some information on her research.

#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20d

RESPOND brings together partners from
@rcsi.bsky.social, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/ @harvardmed.bsky.social (USA), and the Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social and Roosevelt Hospital (Guatemala City).

RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20d

The RESPOND-Guatemala mobile health project will equip Guatemala’s firefighter first responders (bomberos) w/ lifesaving skills, digital triage tools & an AI-powered decision-support platform designed to strengthen emergency care from the scene of injury to hospital admission.

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20d

The @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social is a core partner in a new international collaboration awarded $1.1 million by the US NIH. The partnership will work closely with firefighter first responders in Guatemala to bridge the gap between injury & definitive hospital care.

www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

RCSI Institute of Global Surgery joins partners to advance trauma care in Guatemala

The RCSI Institute of Global Surgery is a core partner in a new international collaboration awarded $1.1 million by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). More ...

www.rcsi.com

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20d

Dr Gintare Valentelyte is a health economist working as a postdoctoral researcher within Converge. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Gintare to tell us about her research.

@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social

#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 21d

Dr Craig Smith is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health & Epidemiology, working on a project evaluating the Slaintecare Healthy Communities Programme. To mark Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Craig to tell us a little more about his research.

#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 21d

Dr Eunice Tolu Phillip is a postdoctoral researcher in the Dept of Public Health and Epidemiolgy. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Eunice to explain a little more about her research and what motivates her.

#NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs

@rcsi-research.bsky.social

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 22d

Dr Rana Ahmed is a public health researcher working on the STEP-UP project exploring how cognitive factors affect participation in Ireland’s cancer screening programmes.

As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Rana to tell us a little more about her work.

@hrbireland.bsky.social #NPAW2025

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 22d

Oíche Chultúir - Cuireann RCSI fáilte roimh cách go léacht faoi ‘Gibbet Hill’ á chur i láthair ag an t-Ollamh Oinigh, Brian Cleary. Labhróidh an t-Ollamh Cleary faoin leabhar seo a scríobh Bram Stoker ach nach raibh trácht ar le blianta fada go dtí gur aimsíodh arís é.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/2z6tht6n

Poster for a Culture Night event titled “Bram Stoker’s Silent Story Speaks Again – Gibbet Hill” at RCSI, University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The event features Brian Cleary, Stoker biographer Paul Murray, and artist Paul McKinley. It takes place at 6 pm on Friday, 19 September 2025 at RCSI, 26 York Street, Dublin 2. Booking link: www.rcsi.com/culturenight
. The poster includes logos for Culture Night, The Rotunda Foundation, and RCSI, and features artwork titled “Waves” by Paul McKinley (oil on linen, 45 × 45 cm, 2024), which shows intricate black wave-like patterns over a pale pink background.

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 22d

Dr Nicholas Clarke is research fellow in Converge & is PI on a number of projects aiming to increase participation in Ireland's national organised cancer screening programmes. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked Nick to tell us a little bit about his work.

#LovePostdocs #NPAW2025

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