Past PhD Students
PhD Title: Rethinking Stillbirth through Behaviour Change Intervention (RELEVANT)
Author: Dr Tamara Escañuela Sánchez
Supervisors: Professor Keelin O'Donoghue, Dr. Sarah Meaney, Dr. Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Professor Molly Byrne
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PhD Title: Data Quality in the evolving digitalised health service
Author: Dr. Joye McKernan
Supervisors: Professor Richard A. Greene and Dr Paul Corcoran.
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PhD Title: Study of methods, systems, recommendations and bereaved parents’ involvements in perinatal death reviews, inquiries and audits
Author: Dr Änne Helps
Supervisors: Professor. Keelin O’Donoghue, Dr. Sara Leitão and Professor Richard Greene.
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PhD Title: An exploration of miscarriage in the Republic of Ireland: incidence, management, risk factors, interventions, and populations’ knowledge
Author: Dr Indra San Lázaro Campillo
Supervisors: Professor Keelin O'Donoghue, Dr. Sarah Meaney, Dr. Paul Corcoran.
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PhD Title: The impact of intrapartum fetal death and other serious adverse perinatal events on healthcare professionals and the maternity services
Author: Dr Karen McNamara
Supervisors: Professor Keelin O'Donoghue, Professor Richard Greene.
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PhD Title: Causes and consequences of pregnancy loss and perinatal death
Author: Dr Sarah Meaney
Supervisors: Dr Paul Corcoran, Professor Keelin O'Donoghue.
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PhD Title: Caesarean section and subsequent pregnancy outcome: a Danish register-based cohort study
Author: Dr Sinéad O'Neill
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PhD Title: Monitoring behaviours and experiences before, during and after pregnancy in Ireland
Author: Dr Linda O'Keeffe
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PhD Title: Valuing maternity care: a comparison of stated preference methods with an application to cost-benefit analysis
Author: Dr Christopher Fawsitt
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Research Internships
The NPEC welcomes students from participating universities on a 3-12 week programme. Applications will be accepted from candidates from a wide range of disciplines including: epidemiology, nursing, midwifery, psychology, applied social studies, sociology, public health, health economics and biostatistics. Please feel free to contact npec@ucc.ie
Lauren Violette, Research Intern
"My time at NPEC taught me how crucial sound data and epidemiolgical methods are in order to provide a foundation for evidence-based health decisions. Not only are the staff incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, but they also have created a culture in which passion for bettering the health of the women, children, and families throughout Ireland is the top priority."
