DrJohn Paul Byrne

Dr John-Paul Byrne (JP) is a Lecturer in RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management (GSM). A Sociologist with expertise in ethnographic and qualitative methods, JP's research explores the social determinants shaping the work of health, and the health of work. He is particularly interested in the psychosocial work-life conditions that shape the experiences and emotional impact of work.

At GSM, JP is Dissertation Lead for Y2 students undertaking the MSc in Healthcare Management. He is also Module Lead for the "Leading & Managing Services" module of the MSc in Leadership & Innovation in Healthcare. JP has successfully supervised a number of MSc Dissertations to completion and is currently supervisor for three PhDs (one as primary supervisor, two as co-supervisor).

Throughout his career, JP has led a range of research work packages; collaborated successfully with social scientists, healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies and policy stakeholders, and; contributed significantly to the administration and management of projects funded by the Health Research Board (HRB), the European Union and the European Research Council. He is passionate about the importance of social science in healthcare improvement, and the power of research, and research-informed teaching, to improve organisational conditions for the betterment of health globally.