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
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Prof Karen Doyle
President
Karen is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Principal Investigator at the University of Galway.
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Prof Dara Cannon
Secretary
Dara lectures in human anatomy, neuroanatomy, medical imaging, neuroscience at the University of Galway.
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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.
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Dr Stella Vlachou
Outreach Officer
Dr. Stella Vlachou, B.Sc., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Psychology in the School of Psychology, Dublin City University (DCU).
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Prof Niamh O'Sullivan
Membership Officer
Professor Niamh O’Sullivan is an Associate Professor at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science in UCD.
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Dr Derek Costello
Treasurer
Derek is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Neuroscience & Pharmacology at the UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science.
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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.