Neuroscience Ireland (NSI) was established in 2005 as Ireland’s National Neuroscience Society.

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About Us

The aim of the Society is to advance research and education in the neurosciences in Ireland, and to represent Irish neuroscience researchers both nationally and internationally. NSI has a membership in the region of 200 scientists and clinicians, and represents Ireland on the Governing Council of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS).

Officers

  • Prof Dara Cannon

    President

    Dara lectures in human anatomy, neuroanatomy, medical imaging, neuroscience at the University of Galway.

  • Dr Rebecca Henry

    Secretary

    Rebecca is a lecturer at University College Cork, working in the department of Anatomy & Neuroscience.

  • Dr Kathy Ruddy

    Communications

    Kathy is a principal investigator at TCD and Queens University, Belfast. Kathy is also a senior lecturer in psychology at Queens.

  • Prof Niamh O'Sullivan

    Membership Officer

    Niamh is an Associate Professor at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science in UCD.

  • Dr Derek Costello

    Treasurer

    Derek is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Neuroscience & Pharmacology at the UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.

  • Daniela Costa

    ECRN President

    Daniela is a fourth year PhD student at University of Galway. Daniela is trying to pinpoint the vulnerability of neuronal subpopulations in models mimicking the cortical pathology of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

  • Dr Roisin McMackin

    Education Officer

    Roisin is an Assistant Professor of Physiology at Trinity College Dublin.

  • Dr. Cian McCafferty

    Outreach Officer

    Cian is a lecturer and principal investigator at University College Cork, working in the department of Anatomy & Neuroscience and as faculty in APC Microbiome Ireland.