Biography

Professor Deirdre McGrath is Head of the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick, Ireland and also works clinically as a Respiratory Consultant with the Lung Cancer Service at University Hospital Limerick . Her key clinical interests are in the area of Lung Cancer, Sleep Breathing Disorders and Interstitial & Granulomatous Lung Disease.

Professor McGrath is one of the Founding Principal Investigators of the School of Medicine's "4i", the Centre for Interventions in Infection, Inflammation and Immunity and is Medical Adviser to the University of Limerick's Optical Fibres Sensors Research Centre with research interests including aspects of lung immunity and inflammation and the clinical application of medical devices. Her medical education research interests include assessment, e-learning and the student experience.

Professor McGrath has received recognition for her achievements to date having been awarded Fellowships of the Royal College of Physicians of London and of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.


Research Interests

1) Respiratory Disease in particular Granulomatous Lung Diseases, Sleep and Non-Invasive Ventilation 2) Medical Education

Professional Activities

Association

  • Fellow, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI)
  • Fellow, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (Lon)

Peer Reviewed Journals

2021

An initial evaluation of the safety of a disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a sort-term pilot study.

O'Sullivan KJ;Power V;Linnane B;McGrath D;Fogarty H;Ryan M;White R;Noonan C;Mulloy E;O'Sullivan LW;Dunne CP; (2021) An initial evaluation of the safety of a disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a sort-term pilot study.. Bmc Pulmonary Medicine

2020

Career destinations of graduates from a medical school with an 18-week longitudinal integrated clerkship in general practice: a survey of alumni 6 to 8 years after graduation

Glynn LG, O'Regan A, Casey M, Hayes P, O'Callaghan M, O'Dwyer P, Culhane A, Cuddihy J, O'Connell B, Stack G, O'Flynn G, O'Donnell P, O'Connor R, McKeague H, McGrath D. (2020) Career destinations of graduates from a medical school with an 18-week longitudinal integrated clerkship in general practice: a survey of alumni 6 to 8 years after graduation. Irish Journal Of Medical Science

2020

Unprecedented reduction in births of very low birthweight (VLBW) and extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland: a 'natural experiment' allowing analysis of data from the prior two decades.

Philip RK;Purtill H;Reidy E;Daly M;Imcha M;McGrath D;O'Connell NH;Dunne CP; (2020) Unprecedented reduction in births of very low birthweight (VLBW) and extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland: a 'natural experiment' allowing analysis of data from the prior two decades.. Bmj Global Health

2016

An appraisal of the computed axial tomographic appearance of the human mesentery based on mesenteric contiguity from the duodenojejunal flexure to the mesorectal level

Coffey, JC,Culligan, K,Walsh, LG,Sehgal, R,Dunne, C,McGrath, D,Walsh, D,Moore, M,Staunton, M,Scanlon, T,Dewhurst, C,Kenny, B,O'Riordan, C,O'Brien, JM,Quondamatteo, F,Dockery, P (2016) An appraisal of the computed axial tomographic appearance of the human mesentery based on mesenteric contiguity from the duodenojejunal flexure to the mesorectal level. European Radiology :714-721

2016

An appraisal of the computed axial tomographic appearance of the human mesentery based on mesenteric contiguity from the duodenojejunal flexure to the mesorectal level.

Coffey JC1, Culligan K, Walsh LG, Sehgal R, Dunne C, McGrath D, Walsh D, Moore M, Staunton M, Scanlon T, Dewhurst C, Kenny B, O'Riordan C, O'Brien JM, Quondamatteo F, Dockery P. (2016) An appraisal of the computed axial tomographic appearance of the human mesentery based on mesenteric contiguity from the duodenojejunal flexure to the mesorectal level.. European journal of radiology :714-721

2001

Ace gene I/D polymorphism and sarcoidosis pulmonary disease severity.

McGrath, DS; Foley, PJ; Petrek, M; Izakovicova-Holla, L; Kolek, V; Veeraraghavan, S; Lympany, PA; Pantelidis, P; Vasku,,A; Wells, AU; Welsh, KI; Du Bois, RM (2001) Ace gene I/D polymorphism and sarcoidosis pulmonary disease severity.. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine :197-201

Books

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Book Chapters

2017

Teaching mesenteric principles

Calvin Coffey J.;McGrath D.;Peirce C. (2017) Teaching mesenteric principles. Mesenteric Principles of Gastrointestinal Surgery: Basic and Applied Science :137-146

Edited Books

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Other Journals

Conference Publications

2009

Proceedings of IEEE Sensors

Timm, U.;McGrath, D.;Lewis, E.;Kraitl, J.;Ewald, H.; (2009) Proceedings of IEEE Sensors. Proceedings Of Ieee Sensors

2009

IFMBE Proceedings

Timm U.;Lewis E.;McGrath D.;Kraitl J.;Ewald H. (2009) IFMBE Proceedings. :825-828

Conference Contributions

2014

AUDGPI

Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) AUDGPI.

2014

AUDGPI

Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) AUDGPI.

Published Reports

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

Other Publications

2020

A feasibility study of an exercise intervention to educate, and promote health and well-being, among medical students: The 'MED-WELL' programme

Worobetz, A;Retief, P;Loughran, S;Walsh, J;Casey, M;Hayes, P;Bengoechea, E;O'Regan, A;Woods, C;Kelly, D;O'Connor, R;McGrath, D;Glynn, L (2020) A feasibility study of an exercise intervention to educate, and promote health and well-being, among medical students: The 'MED-WELL' programme. LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :11-12