DrLorraine Duffy

Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher

School of Physiotherapy

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 Researcher
    Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, School of Physiotherapy, Dublin, Ireland19 May 2025
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, School of Health Sciences, Galway, Ireland1 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2025
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, School of Political Science, Galway, Ireland1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2024
  • Head of School Placement
    Hibernia College, Dublin, Ireland1 Sep 2015 - 1 Sep 2020

DEGREES

  • Master of Arts in Health Promotion
    Ollscoil 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 Education
    Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland1 Sep 1993 - 30 Aug 1996

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certificate in Counselling Skills
    Atlantic Technological University (Formerly GMIT), Galway, Ireland1 Sep 1997 - 30 Jun 1998

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can 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

RESEARCH CLUSTERS