The Research Directorate is delighted to be associated with a number of honorary research and research fellows. The title is awarded to those who are research active and have demonstrated a commitment to research in their own area. It is possible to apply for honorary research fellow status here.
Dr Ciara Luke
‘Dr Ciara Luke is a specialist anaesthesiology trainee. Her research interests involve the intersection between critical care and obstetric anaesthesia. She is currently undertaking an analysis of maternal admissions to the critical care unit. She has previously published manuscripts on the environmental impact of neuraxial anaesthesia and pain during caesarean section.’
Dr Carolyn Cullinane
Carolyn Cullinane is a final year general and colorectal SpR in UHL. Having completed her medical degree and foundation year training in the NHS, she returned to her native Limerick to commence surgical training. During her surgical training she completed a masters in surgical science and master’s in healthcare leadership from UCC and a MD in circulating tumour DNA from UCC. During her final year in training she served as lead peri-operative NCHD for the UL hospital group. Her research interests include social determinants of health, survivorship and quality improvement. Carolyn is currently researching the effects of social deprivation on colorectal cancer outcomes.
Dr Sahl Musa
Dr. Sahl Musa is currently enrolled in a general practice training program with the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) in the Midwest. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Khartoum. Dr. Musa’s experience includes co-founding Abha General Hospital. He also served as Assistant to the Chief of the COVID-19 Response Task Force in the Aseer Region, where he contributed to data analysis and strategic planning to address the pandemic. Additionally, he held the position of Technical Supervisor for Maternity hospitals within the Aseer region. Dr. Musa also developed and implemented the health system transformation strategic plan for the Aseer region, transitioning it from a public to a hybrid model.