Deirdre McLoughlin

Member of the Public Advisory Panel for Public and Patient Involvement (PPI Ignite at the National Univesity of Ireland, Galway)

Following a successful career in a number of global roles in IT Analytics & Innovation, Deirdre is an energetic retiree with a strong belief in the need for public involvement in health research. She is on the Public Advisory Panel for the Public and Patient Involvement working group PPI Ignite @ NUI Galway. Drawing on her overall life experiences, her drive and enthusiasm, she is an effective resource for health researchers. She was a member of the HRB Online Conference 2020 committee and presented at the conference on the topic ‘Dare to know - Stakeholder collaboration in finding the truth in conflicting science’.  Her other interests are in the economic growth and development of the West of Ireland and is an active member of the Galway Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Evolving Galway Economic Strategy Committee.

Deirdre spoke at 'Virtually Cochrane', a virtual event we co-hosted with Cochrane Ireland in April 2021. Watch the recording iHealthFacts. Health claims – fact checked