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drclairek.bsky.social
Head of Research @ Irish Cancer Society. PhD in Genetics. Interested in health research, combating misinformation, and PPI. Sci-fi nerd, cat mom, likes the sea! All views = my own! Patient partnership in research is fundamental! (she/her)
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Our goal, as reflected in our 2025 Position Paper, is to ensure that a supportive & enabling framework exists in Ireland to facilitate impactful health & social care research. With the Dail resuming tomorrow, we're asking elected reps & policy makers to prioritise 3 asks hrci.ie/hrci-positio...

Hey I am recruiting a research programme manager on my team @ the Irish Cancer Society to cover mat leave, great opportunity to help manage our cancer research portfolio tinyurl.com/mssnkej4

Blue Sky Pals! I need some podcast recs.What are some of the best podcasts you have listed to in 2024?

A suggested doorstep question for the Irish general election #GE2024: “Government investment in R&D is far below the EU average, with only a small fraction for health research. Will you commit to increasing Ireland’s investment in health research, to match the EU average?” hrci.ie/hrci-manifes...

A starter pack for people with a passion for health and social care research in Ireland. No doubt I have missed many wonderful people so please share and let me know who should be added. #HealthResearchMatters

Posting a pic of my bestie on his 6th birthday #catmom

Hello all! Moving here like so many others so consider this my first post! Would love some follows!

Thank you to everyone who joined our #RCSIMyHealth conversation about coping strategies for life with cancer. We are grateful to our panel of experts and partner support groups. Special thanks to our patient advocates who kindly shared their stories. More info🔗: tinyurl.com/4ys7am7w