ProfClaire Condron

Claire has demonstrated sustained and impactful leadership in research, education, and engagement spanning  the generation of new knowledge, the advancement of individual researchers, and meaningful impact on society, health professions education and the broader research ecosystem.

Claire has established an international reputation for research excellence in medical education and surgical training innovation. She leads and collaborates on funded, interdisciplinary research with outputs published in high-impact journals. Claire has successfully secured research funding as Principal Investigator from international agencies and industrial partners. Her commitment to translation ensures research outcomes inform both educational practice and health policy.

Claire has a long-standing and proven track record in developing early-career researchers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams. She has supervised over 50 MD/MCh students, 3 MScs, and 1 PhD to completion, with numerous student awards and peer-reviewed publications as evidence of impact. Her leadership is underpinned by an inclusive, team-focused management style, emphasising innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Claire has made significant contributions to public engagement and societal impact. As Co-PI on the Start Talking About Research (European Researchers' Night) initiative, she successfully led 3 yearly events that showcased science to the public, involving over 150 attendees and 50 researchers annually. She also initiated and grew the RCSI Simulated Patient Faculty, integrating over 100 trained lay participants into medical education to ensure the patient voice is central to training. Internationally, she played a key role in the Global Surgical Training Challenge, developing validated, low-cost surgical training resources for low- and middle-income countries and mentoring global teams as co-PI.

 Her service on the RCSI Ethics Committee and Animal Welfare Body, as well as her 20+ years as a board member and Company Secretary of the Beaumont Hospital Cancer Research Trust (raising over €4 million for research in Ireland), demonstrates her enduring commitment to supporting the research infrastructure and governance in both academic and clinical environments.