DrLorraine Duffy
Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher
School of Physiotherapy
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- Senior Post-Doctoral ResearcherSchool of Physiotherapy
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BIOGRAPHY
Dr Lorraine Duffy is a senior postdoctoral researcher, an IUHPE registered health promotion practitioner, educator and brain injury advocate. She is experienced in qualitative research methods. Her Ph.D. explored cultural diversity and intercultural education in the early childhood classroom. She has published articles on health and education topics including brain injury, youth mentoring, primary education, initial teacher education, the needs of children and families and disability support.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Senior Postdoctoral ResearcherRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, School of Physiotherapy, Dublin, Ireland19 May 2025
- Postdoctoral ResearcherOllscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, School of Health Sciences, Galway, Ireland1 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2025
- Postdoctoral ResearcherOllscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, School of Political Science, Galway, Ireland1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2024
- Head of School PlacementHibernia College, Dublin, Ireland1 Sep 2015 - 1 Sep 2020
DEGREES
- Master of Arts in Health PromotionOllscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, Galway, Ireland1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022
- Ph.D.Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland2 Sep 2002 - 30 Nov 2007
- Bachelor of EducationMary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland1 Sep 1993 - 30 Aug 1996
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificate in Counselling SkillsAtlantic Technological University (Formerly GMIT), Galway, Ireland1 Sep 1997 - 30 Jun 1998
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
RESEARCH SUB-AREAS
- Neurological Diseases
- Psychology
- Health Outcomes
- Mental Health
- Youth Mental Health
- Brain Cancer
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (UNSDGS)
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 4 Quality Education
- 17 Partnerships for the Goals
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities