World Leaders. in Research. SFI Research Professor of Personal Health Informatics. School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin

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1 World Leaders in Research SFI Research Professor of Personal Health Informatics School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin Expressions of interest by GMT on Friday, 12th September

2 Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin is Ireland s university on the world stage. Recognised for its transformative research and education conducted at the frontiers of disciplines, Trinity is ranked 61 st in the world by the QS World University Rankings The pursuit of academic excellence through research and scholarship is at the heart of Trinity s academic endeavour. Trinity is known for intellectual rigour, excellence, interdisciplinarity, and research-led teaching. Home to Nobel prize-winners such as scientist Ernest Walton and writer Samuel Beckett, Trinity draws visitors from across the world to its historic campus each year, including to the Book of Kells and Science Gallery which capture the university s connection to both old and new. Trinity accounts for one-quarter of all spin-out companies from Irish higher education institutions, helping to turn Ireland into an innovation-intensive, high-productivity economy. That culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is a defining characteristic of our campus as we help shape the next generation of job creators and global citizens. Founded in 1592, Trinity is situated at the nexus of tradition and innovation, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across 24 schools and three faculties: arts, humanities, and social sciences; engineering, mathematics and science; and health sciences. Spread across 47 acres in Dublin s city centre, Trinity has a 17,000-strong student body, 3,000 staff and over 100,000 alumni around the world. Of the student body, 16% come from outside Ireland and, of those, 40% are from outside the European Union, making Trinity s campus cosmopolitan and bustling, with a focus on diversity. Trinity has developed significant strength in a broad range of research areas, including the 21 broadly based multidisciplinary thematic research areas, see research/themes. Trinity is home to Ireland s first purposebuilt nanoscience research institute, CRANN, housing 150 scientists, technicians and graduate students in specialised laboratory facilities. Meanwhile, the state-of-the-art Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute is carrying out breakthrough research in areas such as immunology, cancer and medical devices. Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN) leads brain research in Ireland and is the country s only dedicated neuroscience research institute. TCIN is an interdisciplinary research institute with Principal Investigators from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, physiology, biochemistry, engineering, psychiatry and genetics. The Old Library in Trinity is the largest research library in Ireland, with a collection of six million printed items, 500,000 maps, 80,000 electronic journals, and 350,000 electronic books. Some of the world s most famous scholars are graduates of Trinity, including writer Jonathan Swift, dramatist Oscar Wilde, philosopher George Berkeley, and political philosopher theorist Edmund Burke. Three Trinity graduates have become Presidents of Ireland - Douglas Hyde, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese. 2

3 Trinity s Global Rankings Trinity is: Recognised internationally as Ireland s leading university, ranked 61st in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2013 and 18 th in Europe. Ranked 42nd in the world and ninth in Europe in terms of Research Performance (Leiden Ranking of World Universities, 2013). Ranked in the top 1% of research institutions in the world in 18 fields - an increase of over 150% from 2004 (Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators, September 2013). Ranked 22nd in the world in terms of International Outlook (Times Higher Education World University Ranking, 2013). Ranked in the top 200 world universities in 23 of the 30 disciplines in the 2014 QS World University Rankings by subject including: - Biological Sciences: in the top 100 universities in the world and the top 35 in Europe - Medicine: in the top 100 universities in the world and in the top 46 in Europe - Pharmacy and Pharmacology: in the top 100 universities in the world and in the top 40 in Europe - English: 25th in the world, 7th in Europe 3

4 Research at Trinity Two Trinity scientists, Professor Luke O Neill and Professor Jonathan Coleman, were recently included in the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers 2014 list. They are ranked among the top 1% most cited for their subject field and year of publication (between 2002 and 2012). Trinity s research leverages areas of multidisciplinary expertise where the University has critical mass of world-class primary investigation. Trinity s research is across science, engineering, social sciences, medicine and the arts. These research areas address immediate and long-term challenges in society, as well as offering opportunities for economic development. Research is central to the generation of the new disruptive ideas that will underpin future sustainable businesses. The value created by Trinity is critical for Ireland s economic and social development, as well as society globally. Trinity s research themes are supported by a set of research institutes that provide the infrastructure needed to support multi-disciplinary research as well as engagement with enterprise and social partners working in partnership with Trinity s 24 schools. Built on the foundations of individual excellence, clustering expertise into multi-disciplinary teams, Trinity has a portfolio of research activity presented as 21 themes which have scale, resources and the ability to solve large scale research challenges. Trinity s credentials in research and innovation are strong: According to Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators, in terms of research impact as measured by citations, Trinity ranks among the world s top 1% of research institutions in 17 STEM and social sciences fields, including immunology, materials science, and molecular biology and genetics; Trinity s researchers have made major contributions to global society. Trinity s mathematics gave us quaternions which underpin modern spaceflight while our chemists developed the world s first commercial nicotine patch, in collaboration with Elan Pharmaceuticals; Trinity has an outstanding record of publications in high-quality journals and in terms of the impact of its research publications. The University is highly successful at securing research funding, with 1,526 research accounts totaling an annual expenditure of 79.1 million in 2012/2013. In the period 2008 to 2013, 70 commercial licenses have been granted to a wide range of companies, and 38 new Trinity campus companies have been formed to commercialize Trinity s intellectual property. These eight Trinity spin-outs/licensees have attracted almost 60 million in venture capital investment in the past two years. In 2008, Trinity created Science Gallery on our Dublin campus, attracting over 1.5 million people to unique exhibitions, from living art experiments to materials science and from the future of the human race to the future of play. The Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) opened in Among the key highlights so far are: 76 companies working with researchers to develop new products in biomedicine; 36 million raised for interdisciplinary research; and, Three spin-out companies involved in drug discovery and development, and cancer treatment - Opsona Therapeutics, Trino Therapeutics and TriMod. CTVR, The Telecommunications Research Centre provides a cutting edge focus to not just communications research in Trinity, but also across related research in the country including industry. The Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, in addition to a growing research record, provides key strategic linkages to the biosciences (TBSI) and nanomaterials (CRANN). Trinity s Flagship Research Institutes Trinity s research institutes provide the infrastructure to support multi-disciplinary research, working in partnership with Trinity s faculties and schools Trinity s International Research collaborations Full details of Trinity s research and innovation strategies as well as international research collaborations are available at:

5 Research in Ireland Ireland is a country of 4.5 million people with a global diaspora of 70 million more, which has a significant impact on global affairs in terms of culture, business and research. Over the last decade, Ireland has demonstrated a clear commitment to the development of a knowledge-led economy, in good times and bad, with unprecedented investment on a national level in education, science and technology. This strategy is based on harnessing its unique international success in attracting foreign direct investment, and ensuring that Ireland remains not just a global hub for manufacturing but also increasingly for research, development and innovation. Ireland has proven to be the most effective gateway for international businesses into Europe. This small offshore island has successfully become a global economic centre with a truly remarkable cluster of world-leading businesses. Nine of the top ten global companies in medical technologies have a high volume manufacturing base here and a growing presence in Research and Development. Nine of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies are located in Ireland, with seven out of ten pharmaceutical blockbusters produced here. The ICT sector in Ireland attracts global investment with seven of the world s top ten companies operating here. The sector accounts for 50 billion in Irish exports and is continuing to grow. Ireland has in recent years become the internet hub for Europe with companies such as Google, Facebook, AOL, PayPal and a host of gaming companies picking Ireland as their European location. Ireland is a leading location for business and innovation. The country is among the most competitive and successful in attracting foreign direct investment both from companies which already are established here and new businesses. Indeed Ireland is now using its growing status as a knowledge-based economy to open new doors and avenues for investors. The sharp increase in new Research Development & Innovation (RD&I) projects is proof of success and international confidence in Ireland. Advantages include: A politically stable country and respected regulatory regime. A thriving RD&I sector, with strong Government support for productive collaboration between industry and academia. A strong legal framework for development, exploitation and protection of Intellectual Property rights. Strategic location with easy access to the Europe/ Middle East region. Excellent IT skills and infrastructure. Good telecommunications infrastructure, with state-of-the-art optical networks and international connectivity. Strategic clusters of leading global companies in Life Sciences, ICT, Engineering, Services, Digital Media, and Consumer Brands. An established reputation as a hub for business process improvement in the region Ireland s growing international reputation for research excellence is primarily due to research funded by Science Foundation Ireland ( SFI has invested over 1,400 million in research at Irish universities over the last decade. This investment, guided solely by international peer review and research excellence, has taken the form of both individual PIs awards and the development of ten Centres for Science, Engineering and Technology. The research investment has led to significant improvements in the quantity and quality of the published output. Ireland is now ranked in the top 20 countries globally in scientific global rankings and ranks 3rd for immunology and 8th for material science. (Source: Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators) The investment has also transformed the competitiveness of Irish universities such as Trinity College Dublin, Ireland s leading university. 5

6 Did you know? Ireland is Forbes Best Country for Business 2013 First in Europe for completion of higher education. 60% of students go on to higher education. Ranked ninth overall (out of 141 countries) in the Global Innovation Index 2012 (Insead). Highlighted as one of five up and coming countries in the world to watch for scientific research excellence (Nature) In the top 20 countries in scientific global ranking for international scientific citation per paper and higher in specific disciplines o o o o o First in Immunology First in Animal and Dairy Third in Nanosciences Fourth in Computer Sciences Sixth in Materials Sciences Ireland has a rich history of achievements in Science and Technology and continues to invest in its research and technology capabilities: o Robert Boyle founder of modern chemistry o Ernest Walton split the atom with John Cockcroft o Sir William Rowan Hamilton - modern maths and gaming o o Sir Charles Parsons engineer Sir Francis Beaufort devised the Beaufort wind force scale. Dublin is ranked as the best city in the world for human capital. 6

7 SFI Targeted Research Professorships Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), wishes to recruit a number of high calibre Research Professors in targeted scientific areas within Biotechnology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors. Funding of up to 5 million will be provided to successful candidates for a five-year programme of work. Background In recognition of the need for Ireland to build capacity in key areas of economic importance, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has consulted with Irish universities to identify areas, aligned with national and institutional strategic priorities, where the recruitment of eminent research professors will be targeted. Research Professors with world class research profiles will build on ongoing significant research activities in Ireland, help to foster and develop emerging areas of strategic opportunity and catalyse future expansion in these targeted areas. To this end, SFI has launched the SFI Targeted Research Professorship Programme 2014 and will provide funding of up to 1 million per year for five years ( 5 million maximum) in direct costs to each successful applicant to the Programme in selected thematic areas. This funding is perhaps the most generous package available to stellar researchers surpassing ERC advanced grants, which offer a maximum of 3.5 million over five years. These SFI grants can also be used by current ERC award holders to supplement their research activities. Potential candidates wishing to apply to the Programme should contact Trinity directly. Submission of full proposals to SFI will be by invitation only, following the submission and evaluation of Expression of Interest phase during which SFI will work closely with the research body. Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is the largest funder of scientific research in Ireland. The SFI Research Professorship Programme assists research bodies in the recruitment of world-leading researchers for Professorial Chairs, or similar research leadership positions in targeted scientific areas. The programme may also act as a mechanism to support the recruitment of individuals who possess a strong industry background, as well as directorship roles in established research centres within eligible research bodies in Ireland. 7

8 Post Specification SFI Research Professor of Personal Health Informatics Permanent (full time) and research funded for 5 years Summary Trinity College Dublin is seeking to appoint a researcher of international reputation to develop the strategic research area of Personal Health Informatics in relation to the fields of Connected Health, ehealth and Personalised Health and Care. The total budget to be provided to this area of research by SFI as part of the Research Professorship is 5 million. This is a fulltime, permanent position, tenable from 1st March The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong research leadership and vision for developing the area of Personal Health Informatics within the University. Background to the Post The Professor will develop research in personal health informatics by building on expertise in three existing centres: the Centre for Health Informatics (CHI) and the newly established HRB funded Centre for Health Decision Science (CHDS), both in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, and the Centre for Practice and Health Care Innovation (CPHI) of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. These Centre s collectively house 10 staff, 14 PhD and 3 MSc students, with recent associated research funding between the Centres totaling 27million (National/HRB ( 12million) and EU ( 15.8millionof which 8.4million has been Irish based). Research proposals in the areas of connected health and personal health informatics from the Centres are currently under review in response to Horizon 2020 calls, amounting to 18million (of which 5.2million is for Ireland). The role will also involve collaboration with the Trinity Centre for Ageing (EngAGE), the Mercer s Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA), the Centre for Global Health (CGH), and the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN). 8

9 Role of the Professor Professors are senior members of the University and are expected to demonstrate a strong leadership capacity along with excellence in research, some involvement to teaching and administration and to make significant contributions to the wider College Community and in the governance of the School. This is a full-time, permanent position within the School of Computer Science and Statistics, and the successful candidate must have an excellent track record of research that will provide strong academic leadership in the School. The Professor of Personal Health Informatics will be expected to generate a stimulating and supportive work environment that excites existing faculty, attracts high calibre researchers and teachers and encourages their contribution to overall scholarship. S/he will be expected to promote an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to research and teaching, along with building and strengthening of links between relevant disciplines within Trinity and between Trinity and external stakeholders, allowing Trinity College Dublin to make a distinctive contribution to healthcare in Ireland and internationally. The Professor of Personal Health Informatics will be expected to engage in public and policy debates on both national and international fronts, enabling Trinity College Dublin to make a distinctive contribution to the intellectual life of the country and internationally. 9

10 Duties of the Post The appointee will play a central leadership role in the development of personal health informatics, connected health, ehealth, personalised health and care, and will represent the Discipline at a senior level both inside and outside the College. S/he will have responsibilities that include: Engage in research both on an individual and collaborative basis and be active in seeking research funding for same; Obtaining significant external research funding; Contributing to one or more of the principal research themes that are noted in the Trinity College Dublin Strategic Plan; Driving new funding opportunities national, international and industrial; Exercise a defining leadership role in the development of the field of personal health informatics, both within Trinity College and at national and international levels; Make a contribution to the teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the School to ensure the delivery of research-led teaching; The supervision, assessment and examining of undergraduate and postgraduate students; Assisting in driving the strategic development of the School; Play a leading interdisciplinary role across the College, particularly between the Centre for Health Informatics (CHI), the Centre for Health Decision Science (CHDS) and the Centre for Practice and Health Care Innovation (CPHI), and contributing to Trinity College Dublin Research Themes ( In accordance with Trinity s regulations, the appointee may be expected to stand for election to the position of Head of School. The appointee will also be expected to play an interdisciplinary role in the Faculty and across the College and participate in the overall life of the College, and may from time to time be called upon to contribute in other capacities; Participating in the School s outreach and extra-mural programmes; Leading and driving academic excellence; Enhancing the public and institutional profiles of the School; Participating in the overall collegiate life of the University. 10

11 Person Specification Successful candidates will be outstanding researchers in academia or industry, recognised as one of the world-leaders in their discipline, with a demonstrated capacity for strategic and dynamic directorship on an international stage. The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of and to demonstrate clearly the following: The vision and leadership skills necessary to establish, direct and drive the strategic development of personal health informatics research at Trinity College. Successful engagement / experience with a leadership role in an academic environment. An outstanding research record relating to personal health informatics that includes evidence of sustained and recent publication ideally in high-impact ranked international journals. Established world leading expertise in research related in some of the following areas (i) engineering of information and communication technology (ICT) ecosystems for person-centred health care (ii) establishment of standards that ensure quality in interoperable health care data and data flows throughout the health care system (iii) development of predictive analytics that enable patient self-management as well as provide decision-support within traditional clinical and community settings (iv) person-centred visualization of data to support behavioural change (v) user-centric design of health and wellness ecosystems. A history of thought leadership within the academic community through engagements such as chairmanship of international societies, committees, conference and editorial boards, and through reviewing and refereeing activities. A history of productive interaction with many stakeholders in current health care ecosystems and translating scientific advances into new products and services. The ability to build and sustain a significant research group, to pursue vigorously his/her own research programme, and to manage large research projects and teams. Interdisciplinarity in research and an ability to work with academics from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. The ability to raise significant amounts of research funding from a variety of sources. Experience in the construction of curricula and demonstrable commitment, innovation and flair in devising and delivering modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience in successfully supervising to completion doctoral dissertations, and also undergraduate and masters projects and dissertations. Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts clearly in an educational and societal context along with strong media experience and capability. Enthusiasm and commitment for engagement with wider University initiatives. As successful candidates will be iconic appointments for Ireland, they will meet many, if not all, of the following criteria: Hold a full professorial position, or equivalent, at a major international research university or a senior managerial position in industry; Senior author of a considerable volume of papers that have made a significant impact in their field (i.e. highly cited); Recipient of significant international awards and fellowships; Invited plenary speaker at top-tier international conferences; Distinguished service record on national or international grant review boards; Successful track record in securing independent funding from public competitive sources and/or through private investment (typically in excess of 5million); Candidates from industry will demonstrate equivalent measures of esteem (e.g. serving on corporate boards, industry awards or fellowships); Successful track record in technology transfer, technology commercialisation and academic-industrial collaborations. 11

12 Qualifications and Required Experience: Candidates must have a PhD within a relevant discipline and demonstrate a research track record, which contributes to the field of Personal Health Informatics. I nternational work experience is desirable and a sustained record of published research output ideally in high-impact international journals is essential. A capacity to provide strategic research leadership and a record of high achievement in teaching and research supervision, along with a capacity for strong engagement with the university and wider communities is expected. It is desirable that the successful candidate will have experience of interaction with many stakeholders in current health care ecosystems and of translating scientific advances into new products and services. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognised scholar in research areas related to Personal Health Informatics that contribute to the following research areas: (i) engineering of information and communication technology (ICT) ecosystems for person-centred health care (ii) establishment of standards that ensure quality in interoperable health care data and data flows throughout the health care system (iii) development of predictive analytics that enable patient self-management as well as provide decision-support within traditional clinical and community settings (iv) person-centred visualization of data to support behavioural change (v) user-centric design of health and wellness ecosystems. The successful Professor will have a history of productive interaction with many stakeholders in current health care ecosystems and translating scientific advances into new products and services. The Professor will be expected to build primarily on the expertise within the Centre for Health Informatics (CHI) and the newly established Health Research Board (HRB) funded Centre for Health Decision Science (CHDS), both in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, and the Centre for Practice and Health Care Innovation (CPHI) of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role will also involve developing existing collaborations such as with the Trinity College Dublin EngAGE Centre for Research on Ageing, Mercer s Institute for Successful Ageing, National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, the Irish Hepatitis C Outcomes Research Network (ICORN), St. James s Hospital, Caredoc out of hours GP services (IE), Carers Alliance (IE), Carers Association (IE), Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology (EU), DOCTRID (IE), Intel Ireland, HRB Primary Care Research Centre, TYNDALL National Institute, Designability (Bath Institute of Medical Engineering) (UK), Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (IE), Tundstall Emergency Response, the RAIND (Research in Autism, Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) initiative at Michigan State University and College (Ireland s 3-star reference site for the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing). An internationally recognised research profile, with a demonstrated ability to raise research funding and a proven capacity to collaborate with industry is essential. An excellent track record in teaching and supervision is required. 12

13 Further Information Interested applicants may contact the following person, in the first instance with informal enquiries: Professor Lucy Hederman, Director of the Centre for Health Informatics, Further information on the University may be obtained at Further information on the School of Computer Science and Statistics may be obtained at Application Details Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position: A comprehensive curriculum vitae including full data on publications. Names and contact details (i.e., addresses, addresses) of three referees. Statement on his/her vision for the future development of the role PLEASE NOTE: Interested applicants should contact by noon (GMT), Friday, 12th September 2014, our Executive Search Partners, Perrett Laver. Contact Person: Ms. Katie Ho, Tel: +44 (0) , katie.ho@perrettlaver.com For application details and job specification, please visit quoting reference number Equal Opportunities Policy Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community. 13

14 School of Computer Science and Statistics The School of Computer Science and Statistics, comprising the five academic disciplines of Computer Systems, Information Systems, Intelligent Systems, Software Systems and Statistics, was established in July 2005, from a merging of two longestablished departments, one of which was the first computer science department in Ireland. With 66 academic staff and over 75 research staff, the School is internationally recognized for the quality of its research and teaching at all levels. The School s academic and research staff work towards solving important scientific problems in their areas of expertise and the School continues to play a significant role in the development of Ireland as a knowledge economy through the generation of intellectual property and by educating undergraduate and postgraduate students to assume global leadership positions in academia, the public sector, business and industry. The School offers the following wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate degree and structured Ph.D. programmes on which over 1,000 students are registered this year: Undergraduate Degrees Computer Science an integrated programme leading to a BA Moderatorship and Master in Computer Science (MCS) Computer Science and Language (French, German or Irish) Management Science and Information Systems Studies (MSISS) Computer Science and Business Computer Engineering and Electronic and Computer Engineering specialisms with the Integrated Engineering Programme Information Systems a part-time evening programme leading to a Diploma and BSc Taught Masters Courses MSc in Computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems) MSc in Computer Science (Mobile and Ubiquitous Computer) MSc in Computer Science (Interactive Entertainment Technology) MSc in Interactive Digital Media MPhil in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship MSc in Management of Information Systems MSc in Health Informatics MSc in Technology and Learning Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Certificate in Statistics For further information, please visit our website at: 14

15 Intelligent Systems Discipline The Centre for Health Informatics is housed within the Intelligent Systems Discipline. The goal of the Intelligent Systems Discipline ( is to advance state-of-the-art use of intelligence in systems by tackling theoretic and engineering challenges through novel applications. The Discipline s main focus is on computational issues related to perception; cognition; decision; and interaction by, and between, systems and their human users. These are explored through a variety of novel applications in the health informatics, entertainment, e-learning and telecommunications management domains. Its key research areas are: linguistic analysis; vision and graphics; logic-based representation of knowledge; semantic modelling; machine learning; knowledge engineering and visualization; and user interaction. The Intelligent Systems Discipline is organized into three active research groups: Knowledge and Data Engineering (KDEG); Graphics, Vision and Visualisation (GV2); and Computational Linguistics (CL). It also hosts three research centres: Centre for Creative Technologies; Centre for Health Informatics; and the Learnovate Centre. Centre for Health Informatics The Centre for Health Informatics ( brings together academic and research staff from the Health Sciences and Computer Science, in association with colleagues in St James s Hospital, Tallaght Hospital and the Dublin Institute of Technology. The three foci of the Centre are education, research and awareness of Health Informatics. The Centre has offered an MSc in Health Informatics for more than 10 years. Research interests include representation and communication of healthcare data, information and knowledge to patients, clinicians and carers to support their decisions at the point of care and to contribute to the on-going transformations of healthcare. Key Staff Profiles: Assistant Professor Lucy Hederman is Director of the Centre for Health Informatics at Trinity College Dublin and Director of the MSc in Health Informatics. Her main research interest is in clinical decision supports systems, clinical knowledge representation and machine learning. She coordinated the HEA funded MediLink programme, is a collaborator on the FP7 TRANSFoRm project and chairperson of a Trinity spinout company, PBOC, in the connected health space. She is on the program committee of IEEE Computer-based Medical Systems since 2005, and of the DIILT and MIXHS program committees in Professor Jane Grimson holds a personal chair in Health Informatics at Trinity College Dublin. She is internationally recognised for her contribution to the development of healthcare informatics within Ireland and throughout the world. Her research has covered a broad range of topics which have had a strong focus on knowledge and data management focusing on the development of advanced information systems to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of healthcare. She founded the Centre for Health Informatics in She has been awarded the prestigious O Moore medal by the Health Informatics Society of Ireland (HISI), acted as (first woman) president of Engineers Ireland, president of the Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland, president of the Irish Computer Society, and as chair of IRCSET. She served as Dean of Engineering and of Research at Trinity College Dublin. She has been appointed to many important and influential boards including Science Foundation Ireland, European Science Foundation, European Research Advisory Board, and Tallaght Hospital. She has published in high-profile journals including the CACM, IEEE Software, Internet Computing, and the International Journal of Medical Informatics. She has been invited/keynote speaker at several international conferences and editor/reviewer for a number of journals. She is currently on a partial secondment to the Health Information and Quality Authority in Ireland as Director of Health Information. Assistant Professor Gaye Stephens is a part-time lecturer on the MSc in Health Informatics run by the Centre for Health Informatics at Trinity College Dublin. Her main research interest is in user engagement in the specification of patient centered health information solutions. She is a member of the school of computer science and statistics ethics committee and is also on the board of the Health Informatics Society of Ireland. 15

16 The Centre for Health Decision Science The goal of the Centre for Health Decision Science (CHeDS) is to inform policy and provide choice in the healthcare domain, so that a wide range of high quality and value for money treatments are available to the public. To achieve this we use a principled statistical framework: taking the available data to formulate evidence, and then using the evidence to inform the decision making process. Decision science is the study of how to systematically make decisions within a consistent, coherent framework. Increasingly, it is being applied in the field of public healthcare, where difficult choices must be made to ensure that limited resources are allocated in a transparent and efficient manner, so that maximum benefit to the public is achieved. Particular problems in this setting include high levels of uncertainty surrounding multiple aspects of competing outcomes; incorporating multiple perspectives into a single framework; and combining multiple sources of information together in a coherent fashion. These issues require mathematically complex and computationally intensive methods. One aim of the centre is to develop novel methods to perform these tasks. Another is to collaborate with the Medicines Management Program, and in particular the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics to perform health technology assessments and communicate the resultant findings to the wider public. Key Staff Profiles: Prof. Cathal Walsh is a HRB Research Leader and is the founding Director of the Centre. His research focus is on Bayesian methods for evidence synthesis and decision analytic approaches. He is lead statistician in the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics and sits on the scientific advisory group for the HTA unit of HIQA. He is Council member and Theme Director for the Royal Statistical Society and Editor for the Cochrane Collaboration. He has over a hundred peer reviewed journal publications in the areas such as Statistics in Medicine, Applied Statistics, Medical Decision Making as well as in Clinical journals. Assistant Professor Arthur White is appointed in the Statistics discipline and works on the calibration of disease models. His research focus has been on computationally intensive statistical modeling, with particular interest in latent variable approaches and mixed membership models. He completed his PhD at University College Dublin, before joining the Centre as a postdoctoral researcher and subsequently taking on the post of Assistant Professor in Statistics. 16

17 The School of Nursing and Midwifery Established in 1996, the School of Nursing and Midwifery seeks to make a major contribution to evidence based, high quality health care in Ireland and abroad through excellence in the provision of teaching and in the conduct of world-class research. The ethos of the School is one that sees the patient/client as the primary focus. We aim to provide leadership in multiprofessional healthcare research, education and practice at local, national and international levels through interdisciplinary input to the design, development and delivery of the courses by a variety of schools within Trinity College and by key specialist professionals. Research With the highest proportion and number of PhD qualified staff amongst all Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland, the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin is now a leading force in national and international healthcare research. The School conducts research that is of high social relevance and is guided by college, national and international research, along with nursing, midwifery and healthcare strategies. Our development to date has seen the establishment of a strong base of research expertise across the breadth of healthcare research utilising many different methodologies. Our aim is to undertake research that is cutting edge, evidence based, user-led, innovative and translatable into enhanced outcomes for healthcare, policy, professional practice, intervention, treatment and service delivery. Drawing from our strong, vibrant and inclusive research community our research has been consolidated into the five main themes (Maternity Care and Children, Ageing, Mental Health, Chronic Illness and Population Health). The research reflects investigations carried out by our academic staff, postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants and postgraduate research students as well as college, health services, national and international collaborations. Undergraduate Programmes The School of Nursing and Midwifery provides undergraduate and post-graduate nursing and midwifery programmes and has become established as the largest School of Nursing and Midwifery in the country, with the highest numbers of undergraduate and research students. We offer a range of programmes and potential study pathways - all relevant to the needs of those seeking a career in health services. The School aims to provide leadership in multi-professional healthcare research, education and practice at local, national and international levels. We strongly support the principle of equal access, and encourage all students and staff to achieve their full potential within an open, liberal and facilitative environment. The ethos of the School is one that sees the patient/client as the primary focus. We also seek to make a major contribution to evidence-based, high quality health care on the Island of Ireland and abroad, and achieve this through excellence in the provision of teaching for pre and post-registration nurses and midwives and in the conduct of world-class research. Learning is orientated toward clinical practice, professional development and personal growth. Students are facilitated to become articulate, creative, analytical, reflective and self directed. The degree programmes encourage lifelong learning, which will continue throughout the career of the student. The programmes are ultimately aimed at facilitating the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values necessary for safe, competent and caring professional nursing and midwifery practice. There are 5 different undergraduate programmes for which school leavers and mature applicants can apply: Midwifery (4 years), Children s General Nursing (4.5 years), General Nursing (4 years), Intellectual Disability Nursing (4 years) and Mental Health Nursing (4 years). 17

18 Postgraduate Programmes The School of Nursing and Midwifery is very proud of its extensive range of postgraduate programmes, which attracts graduates from Ireland and abroad. Trinity College Dublin seeks to be a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued and where staff and students are nurtured as individuals and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We strongly support the principle of equal access, and encourage all students and staff to achieve their full potential within an open, liberal and facilitative environment. Providing a rich environment for postgraduate students our staff come staff comprise of diverse, energetic and excellent health science lecturers/researchers with established research strengths in the prevention and management of chronic illness, woman and child health, and promoting health equality for marginalised groups. Trinity College Dublin offers a wide variety of student resources, including world class library facilities, a range of student supports and a wealth of student societies. We offer a range of postgraduate programmes and potential study pathways relevant to the needs of healthcare professionals career progression, which include: - Professional Certificate in Nurse/Midwife Prescribing of Medicinal Products (NFQ Level 8) - Higher Diploma Courses in Children s Nursing and Midwifery - Online Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia (Interdisciplinary) (NFQ Level 9) Taught Masters / Postgraduate Diploma programmes Interdisciplinary: M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.in Clinical Health Sciences Education M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip./P.Grad.Cert. in Dementia M.Sc. / P/Grad. Dip. / P.Grad.Cert.* in Mental Health M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip. /P.Grad.Cert.* in Mental Health (Psychosocial Interventions strand) M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. /P.Grad.Cert.* in Mental Health (Child, Adolescent and Family strand) M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. in Palliative Care Nursing: M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. in Gerontological Nursing M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. in Nursing M.Sc. / P/Grad. Dip. in Nursing - Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Emergency MSc in Nursing - Child Health and Wellbeing M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip in Specialist Nursing in the following specialisms: Cancer Care and Haematology Nursing Cardiovascular Care Emergency Department Intensive Care Orthopaedic Perioperative Renal Midwifery: M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. in Midwifery Research Degrees and Postdoctoral Fellowships: The School of Nursing and Midwifery conducts and supervises research within a wide range of areas and welcomes applications from researchers who wish to pursue research degrees and post doctoral fellowships. Topics are based primarily on the five core research strengths of the School. 18

19 The Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation (CPHI) Launched on March 8th 2012, the CPHI consists of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team based at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, who share the common goal of developing and implementing evidence based practice and healthcare research and innovation. As the first Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation on the island of Ireland, the CPHI is uniquely placed within School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College Dublin. The aim of the CPHI is to develop and implement evidence informed practice and build the capacity of individuals who are currently working or aspire to work in the areas of practice and healthcare innovation. Our approach to is to create an environment within the School of Nursing and Midwifery that facilitates interactive collaboration between patients, caregivers, health professionals, healthcare providers, our colleagues at Trinity College Dublin and other universities, research and innovation centres, health policy makers and industrial and enterprise partners. Our executive board works closely with us to guide the work of the Centre. We are fortunate to have amongst the members of the board Dr. David Prendergast from Intel Labs Europe and Professor Gary Rolfe from Swansea University and founding director of the Institute for Health Research in the UK. The CPHI will seek to facilitate a unique vision for practice and healthcare innovation derived from the nursing, midwifery and allied health professional disciplines, supported by an informed and committed executive board and staff with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise. As a Trinity Centre we encourage and support healthcare innovation in education, research, practice and implementation as well as provide a resource available to all staff and students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The CPHI holds a unique position within nursing, allied healthcare services, assisted healthcare technology development and connected health as part of a network of experts and emerging researchers in the fields of data analysis modelling, health psychology, behavioural change, leadership, organisational behaviour and psychology, nursing and allied health professional practice and services. The expertise that the CPHI can provide to both clinical practice and innovation research and development projects include: - Research design and development - Data analysis and modelling in healthcare - Health psychology and behavioural change in technology development - Research into ehealth and mhealth - Nursing and allied healthcare professionals input - Planning, organising and conducting workshops and seminars - Expert knowledge and experience on gender, empowerment and equality opportunities - Expert knowledge on change management, organisational culture and climate, safety management systems and proactive risk management approaches in safety critical industries - Expert Knowledge and experience in planning and managing neurosciences nursing and cancer care nursing - Experience in conducting research with nurse clinicians and colleagues in education and industry 19

20 Practice based research: The CPHI facilitates the collaboration of clinical staff from Trinity College Dublin s affiliated universities with academic staff from the school of nursing and Midwifery with the common goal of working together to improve clinical practice and research. The collaborative nursing research initiative was established between St Jame s Hospital Dublin and Trinity College Dublin in The initiative is currently being rolled out in Tallaght hospital. We encourage and support collaborative innovations in; research, education, practice and implementation. Two hospitals and a national network have to date have collaborated officially with the Centre (St. James Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, HSE mental health services and the Children s Research Network Ireland & Northern Ireland). Overall this has included 17 collaborative research projects from a wide range of disciplines such as genetic counselling, endoscopy and infectious diseases. The CPHI seeks to develop sustainable models of healthcare service and delivery. The Centre coordinates and initiates practice based research and provides an opportunity and framework for joint advanced practitioner/lecturer roles to enhance practice development and practice-based research. Examples of practice projects within the CPHI include the evaluation of febrile neutropenia risk assessment tool; demonstrating reduction in complications through ultrasound guided PICC insertion; evaluation in practice of effects of palliative care course; evaluating the development and implementation of a standardised telephone triage service; implementing the Breast Care family risk algorithm; an evaluation of patient outcomes following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Innovation based research: The CPHI is at the forefront of world-leading research, innovative thinking and technology development within in professional, academic, research and entrepreneurial healthcare environments. The CPHI mission is to build on the outstanding research capability of Trinity College Dublin and provide accelerated pathways for novel ideas to move from concept towards implementation and potential commercialisation via research, innovation and knowledge transfer. Adhering to Trinity s broader agenda to stimulate research, innovation and growth, the CPHI develops technological innovation inline with service and evidence based practice innovation as part of our strategic outcomes. As a Centre we provide and catalyse strong collaborative links to patients, healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, industrial partners and policy makers to support development in both practice and healthcare technology innovation pathways. Our vision is to span the policy-theory-practice healthcare divides endeavouring to find innovative solutions to a wide variety of healthcare problems. Current national and international projects with the CPHI include: DOCTRID ASSISTID FP7 Marie Curie Co-Fund ( BREATHE AAL Call 5 ( Hegarty Fellow Programme (with Michigan State University); The Nature of the Contribution of Family Carers to the Process of Caring for Frail, Ill and People with Disabilities in Ireland (with the Carer s Association Ireland). 20