Professor Camilla Carroll is a Consultant Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin. She is a Clinical Associate Professor with TCD School of Medicine, an elected RCSI Council Member since 2016 and a Post-Graduate Surgeon Educator and Assessor with RCSI, the European Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). Currently, she is the Honorary Secretary of the Irish Institute of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IIOHNS).

As a Surgeon Educator, she has held leadership roles with the National Clinical Programmes in Surgery as the National Clinical Lead for ENT Education in Primary Care and currently is the programme director for the RCSI/NDTP accredited Aspire Fellowship in Primary Care ENT.

She has been involved in high-level policy development with the HSE, NCPS and RCSI. This includes the 2018 RCSI “Code of Practice for Surgeons”, the 2019 NCPS/HSE “ENT Model of Care”, the 2019 HSE short-life working group (SLWG) policy-document on “Harassment and Bullying in the workplace and education” and the May 2022 RCSI report on “Career development and support programme for non-training scheme doctors”. Currently she is the RCSI Chair for Sustainable Surgery (2022-2024), whose remit is to engage with the surgical community and the HSE in developing a “Green Theatre” policy initiative.

Meet Carole Gough, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the medical industry. With extensive experience as a Medical Sales and Training Specialist for diagnostics, Carole excels in implementing and training on middle ware connectivity solutions, seamlessly connecting analysers in both laboratory and point-of-care settings.

Carole has also held roles as a Senior Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager across various disciplines, specialising in Point-of-Care Testing and Biochemistry. Their commitment to Lean Thinking and process-driven approaches has significantly contributed to optimizing workflows and enhancing efficiency in laboratory operations.

Recognised for working with multidisciplinary teams, Carole effectively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional project outcomes. Their expertise in Quality Assurance and Risk Management has made them a sought-after speaker and writer on the subject.

Adding to their accomplishments, Carole holds several qualifications in their field and beyond. They earned their Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry from the University of Westminster, London and was admitted Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) Ireland, past Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK and registered with the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EuSpLM). Additionally, Carole has an MSc in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs, Diploma in Health Services Management and qualifications in psychology, business, and marketing.

Carole set up ‘The POCT Consultancy’ to support the democratisation of healthcare and implementation of quality assured decentralised diagnostic testing. Spurred on by having seen the impact POCT can have on clinical pathways and turnaround times in hospital and primary care settings, which leads to improved outcomes for patients and the healthcare system.

With a passion for advancing healthcare and bridging the gap between technology and patient care, Carole continues to make a lasting impact in the medical field through their dedication and innovation.

Dr McGovern is Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum and GP specialising in Addiction Medicine in the HSE Addiction Services since 1998. In 2022 he was appointed Clinical Lead for the HSE Addiction Services for Louth Meath & The Midlands. He is a member of the board of directors of Europad, (European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association) and one of the founder members of the International Doctors for Healthy Drug Policies.

Tanya has over 30 years’ experience in the start-up, pharma, product development and research industry in Ireland and the US. She has a PhD in Cancer Genetics, has conducted postdoctoral research in Neuropsychiatric Genetics, has a BSc in Biochemistry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials. In 2021 she was appointed by the Minister for Health to the HPRA Medical Device Advisory Committee, she is a member of the National Clinical Trials Office Advisory Committee and a mentor on a number of programmes. Health Innovation Hub Ireland is headquartered in University College Cork where Tanya is based.

I am a Registered General Nurse since 2009 having graduated in Poland before moving to Ireland in 2012.

I completed a master’s degree in General Nursing in the Medical University of Warsaw and I am continuing my professional development in Ireland. In 2021 I completed the RCSI Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership and I am a member of the Irish General Practice Nurses Educational Association (IGPNEA).

My background is in General Practice where I am working just over 12 years. For the past 3 years I am a Nurse Lead in Centric Health. In my current role I am supporting General Practice Nurses and Primary Care Assistants across all Centric Health Primary Care Practices in addition to acting as a nurse advisor to other members of the Primary Care Team. By working closely with the UCD Clinical Allocation Office I am ensuring nursing students can avail of their community placement in Centric Health Primary Care Practices. I am passionate about nursing, healthcare and associated innovations.

Dr Gozie Offiah practised medicine (with a background in Surgery) for over 15 years in the Health Service Executive (HSE). Dr Gozie Offiah is an Associate Professor and Director of Curriculum at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Her teaching experience spans undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education in health professions education and training. Her teaching interest and expertise include curriculum design, implementation, delivery and faculty development. Dr Gozie Offiah is the co-chair of the Race Equality Forum at RCSI as well as the Clinical Lead for the National Intern Training programme in the Medical Intern Unit, National Doctors Training and Planning, Health Service Executive. She is the chair of the cross-cultural group of tEACH, the International Association of Communication in Healthcare, a council member and Non-Executive Director at the Medical Protection Society. She has held several leadership roles across several organisations in Ireland and Internationally.

Along with her Medical degree from RCSI, she also has a Master's in Medical Education from Queen’s University Belfast, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in surgery from RCSI exploring the role of JAM-A in Breast cancer, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Education from the University of Dundee with a thesis entitled: “Women in Surgery: Exploring stakeholders lived experiences in the Irish and Scottish Healthcare systems.” Her PhD explored personal and professional identities like gender, ethnicity, and age; how these intersect using intersectionality theory. Her research interests include qualitative research methodologies with a particular interest in social constructionism approaches involving discourse and narrative analysis.   Areas of research include constructed identities and intersectionality, career transitions and cultures in the workplace. Gozie has published more than 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and has given invited lectures, seminars and workshops at many national and international meetings. Gozie has a special interest in the role of mentoring and role modelling in the delivery of health care.

Gráinne Henson, a registered nurse, has 30 plus years’ experience of health service management and delivery across private and public sectors, both here and in the UK. Since 2014 Gráinne has held senior roles as directors of operations and nursing within some of Ireland’s private nursing home groups. She also has experience of developing and running her own successful start-up company. In her role as Head of Health Sector, she focuses on supporting customers, through providing expert understanding of the sector, the post-pandemic challenges, and the opportunities for health service providers.

Healthcare Innovator/Service Creator/Company Founder.

Wide knowledge and experience of Irish Healthcare Industry gained during a varied and interesting career enjoyed within public and private sector.

Maureen Browne is a health analyst, journalist and communications consultant.

She is Managing Editor of The Consultant, Editor of The Clinical Care Journal, and Editor of Health Manager. She was previously Editor of Irish Medical Times, a senior reporter with the Irish Press Group of Newspapers and reported on Irish affairs for a number of UK newspapers.

She is a former National Communications Director with the HSE.

She is a Trustee of the world famous Worth Library, was appointed by the Government to the Second Commission on the Status of Women, is a short story writer and co-author of Cleared for Disaster, the critically acclaimed story of Ireland’s most horrific and mysterious air disasters.