MrsSimone Walsh
Programme Manager
Office of Research and Innovation
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- Programme ManagerOffice of Research and Innovation
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, SWaT Research Centre, 123 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
BIOGRAPHY
Simone Walsh is Chair and Programme Manager of the Irish Research Nurses and Midwives Network (IRNM). Simone is a dedicated leader in advocating for stable employment, career progression and education for research nurses and midwives on the Island of Ireland.
Along with 18 years’ experience in research project management and, study feasibility and activation, Simone is a certified PMP, RGN and holds a MSc in Public Health. She is a member of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group, ERB Recommendation 24 & 25 Implementation Group and the National Research Ethics Committee for Medical Devices.
Simone worked on the National Drug Related Deaths Index at the Health Research Board, gaining extensive experience in managing national epidemiological surveillance systems. Before taking up her role at the IRNM, Simone was the Senior Research Projects Manager at the Skin Wounds, and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Here she specialised in research governance and medical technology regulatory affairs.
Along with 18 years’ experience in research project management and, study feasibility and activation, Simone is a certified PMP, RGN and holds a MSc in Public Health. She is a member of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group, ERB Recommendation 24 & 25 Implementation Group and the National Research Ethics Committee for Medical Devices.
Simone worked on the National Drug Related Deaths Index at the Health Research Board, gaining extensive experience in managing national epidemiological surveillance systems. Before taking up her role at the IRNM, Simone was the Senior Research Projects Manager at the Skin Wounds, and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Here she specialised in research governance and medical technology regulatory affairs.
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Programme ManagerIrish Research Nurse and Midives Network1 May 2023
- Study Feasability and Activation ManagerRCSI University of Medicine and Helath Scriences, RCSI University of Medicine and Helath Scriences, Dublib, Ireland1 Nov 2023
- Senior Research Projects ManagerRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, SWaT Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland1 Oct 2018
- Research NurseRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, Ireland6 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2018
- Nurse ResearcherHealth Research Board, National Drug Related Deaths Index, Ireland1 Sep 2006 - 30 Nov 2013
DEGREES
- Masters in Public HealthLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Nursing Management (Hons)Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- Diploma - Registered General NurseDublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
CERTIFICATIONS
- Medical ToxicologyUniversity of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
RESEARCH SUB-AREAS
- Surgical Technology, Medical & Surgical Devices
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (UNSDGS)
- 3 Good Health and Well Being