Prof. Deirdre McGrath
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 EducationProfessional Activities
Association
- Fellow, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI)
- Fellow, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (Lon)
Peer Reviewed Journals
OSCE rater cognition - an international multi-centre qualitative study
Hyde, S;Fessey, C;Boursicot, K;MacKenzie, R;McGrath, D (2022) OSCE rater cognition - an international multi-centre qualitative study. LONDON : BMC BMC medical education
Lessons learned from a pandemic: implications for a combined exercise and educational programme for medical students
Worobetz, A.,O' Regan A,Casey, M.,Hayes, P.,O' Callaghan M,Walsh, J. C.,Bengoechea, E. G.,Woods, C.,McGrath, D.,Glynn, L. G. (2022) Lessons learned from a pandemic: implications for a combined exercise and educational programme for medical students. Bmc Med Educbmc Med Educ :255-
Advances in e-learning in undergraduate clinical medicine: a systematic review
Delungahawatta T.;Dunne S.S.;Hyde S.;Halpenny L.;McGrath D.;O’Regan A.;Dunne C.P. (2022) Advances in e-learning in undergraduate clinical medicine: a systematic review. BMC medical education
Exercise Compared to Mindfulness for Physical and Mental Wellbeing in Medical Students
Worobetz A.;O'Callaghan M.;Walsh J.;Casey M.;Hayes P.;Bengoechea E.G.;Woods C.;McGrath D.;Glynn L.G. (2022) Exercise Compared to Mindfulness for Physical and Mental Wellbeing in Medical Students. Irish medical journal :-560
Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device
O’Sullivan K.J.;Dunne C.P.;Linnane B.;McGrath D.;O’Sullivan L. (2022) Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device. Irish journal of medical science
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
Assessment of the microbial load of airway clearance devices used by a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.
Linnane B;O'Connell NH;Obande E;Dunne SS;Clancy C;Kiernan MG;McGrath D;O'Sullivan KJ;O'Sullivan L;Dunne CP; (2021) Assessment of the microbial load of airway clearance devices used by a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.. Infection Prevention In Practice
A short-term evaluation of a prototype disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.
O'Sullivan KJ;Power V;Linnane B;McGrath D;Mulligan M;White R;O'Sullivan LW;Dunne CP; (2021) A short-term evaluation of a prototype disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis.. Bmc Pulmonary Medicine
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
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.J., Loughran S., Walsh J., Casey M., Hayes P., Bengoechea E.G., O'Regan A., Woods C., Kelly D., O'Connor R., McGrath D., Glynn L.G. (2020) A feasibility study of an exercise intervention to educate and promote health and well-being among medical students: the 'MED-WELL' programme. BMC medical education :-183
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
Internet skills of medical faculty and students: is there a difference?
O'Doherty, D;Lougheed, J;Hannigan, A;Last, J;Dromey, M;O'Tuathaigh, C;McGrath, D (2019) Internet skills of medical faculty and students: is there a difference?. LONDON : BMC BMC medical education
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy May Be Performed Poorly by Children With Cystic Fibrosis
O'Sullivan K.;Collins L.;McGrath D.;Linnane B.;O'Sullivan L.;Dunne C. (2019) Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy May Be Performed Poorly by Children With Cystic Fibrosis. Respiratory Care :398-405
E-learning for chest x-ray interpretation improves medical student skills and confidence levels.
Wentzell S;Moran L;Dobranowski J;Levinson A;Hannigan A;Dunne CP;McGrath D; (2018) E-learning for chest x-ray interpretation improves medical student skills and confidence levels.. BMC medical education
What can we learn from problem-based learning tutors at a graduate entry medical school? A mixed method approach
Doherty, DO;Mc Keague, H;Harney, S;Browne, G;McGrath, D (2018) What can we learn from problem-based learning tutors at a graduate entry medical school? A mixed method approach. LONDON : BIOMED CENTRAL LTD BMC medical education
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy may be performed poorly by children with CF
O'Sullivan, K.J., Collins, L., McGrath, D., Linnane, B., O'Sullivan, L., Dunne, C.P. (2018) Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy may be performed poorly by children with CF. Respiratory Care
Medical school clinical placements - the optimal method for assessing the clinical educational environment from a graduate entry perspective
Hyde, S,Hannigan, A,Dornan, T,McGrath, D (2018) Medical school clinical placements - the optimal method for assessing the clinical educational environment from a graduate entry perspective. BMC medical education
Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly
O'Sullivan, K.J., Collins, L., McGrath, D., Linnane, B., O'Sullivan, L., Dunne, C.P. (2018) Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly. Chest :231-232
Push and stay factors affecting Irish medical student migration intentions
Gouda, P,Kitt, K,Evans, DS,Goggin, D,McGrath, D,Last, J,Hennessy, M,Arnett, R,O'Flynn, S,Dunne, F,O'Donovan, D (2017) Push and stay factors affecting Irish medical student migration intentions. Irish journal of medical science :25-31
Mindfulness based stress reduction for medical students: optimising student satisfaction and engagement
Aherne, D,Farrant, K,Hickey, L,Hickey, E,McGrath, L,McGrath, D (2016) Mindfulness based stress reduction for medical students: optimising student satisfaction and engagement. BMC medical education
Relevance of anatomy to medical education and clinical practice: perspectives of medical students, clinicians, and educators
Sbayeh, A;Choo, MAQ;Quane, KA;Finucane, P;McGrath, D;O'Flynn, S;O'Mahony, SM;O'Tuathaigh, CMP (2016) Relevance of anatomy to medical education and clinical practice: perspectives of medical students, clinicians, and educators. DORDRECHT : SPRINGER Perspectives On Medical Education :338-346
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
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
Identification of the optimal visual recording system in open abdominal surgery - a prospective observational study
O'Leary, DP,Deering-McCarthy, E,McGrath, D,Walsh, D,Coffey, JC (2016) Identification of the optimal visual recording system in open abdominal surgery - a prospective observational study. Journal Of Visual Communication In Medicine :127-132
Red, yellow and green: What does it mean? How the progress test informs and supports student progress
Given, K,Hannigan, A,McGrath, D (2016) Red, yellow and green: What does it mean? How the progress test informs and supports student progress. Medical teacher :1025-1032
Irish medical students’ understanding of the intern year
Gouda P.;Kitt K.;Evans D.;Goggin D.;McGrath D.;Last J.;Hennessy M.;Arnett R.;O’Flynn S.;Dunne F.;O’Donovan D. (2016) Irish medical students’ understanding of the intern year. Irish medical journal :-389
Red, yellow and green: What does it mean? How the progress test informs and supports student progress.
Given K, Hannigan A, McGrath D (2016) Red, yellow and green: What does it mean? How the progress test informs and supports student progress. . Medical teacher :1-8
Awareness of sexually transmitted infection and protection methods among university students in Ireland
Lally, K., Nathan-V, Y., Dunne, S., McGrath, D., Cullen, Meagher, D., W., Coffey, J.C., Dunne, C. (2015) Awareness of sexually transmitted infection and protection methods among university students in Ireland . Irish journal of medical science :135-142
Outcomes of Irish graduate entry medical student engagement with self-directed learning of clinical skills.
McGrath, D., Crowley, L., Rao, S., Toomey, M., Hannigan, A., Murphy, L., Dunne, C.P. (2015) Outcomes of Irish graduate entry medical student engagement with self-directed learning of clinical skills. . Bmc Medical Education
Ireland's medical brain drain: migration intentions of Irish medical students
Gouda, P,Kitt, K,Evans, DS,Goggin, D,McGrath, D,Last, J,Hennessy, M,Arnett, R,O'Flynn, S,Dunne, F,O'Donovan, D (2015) Ireland's medical brain drain: migration intentions of Irish medical students. Human Resources For Health
How do longitudinal clerkships in general practice/primary care impact on student experience and career intention? A cross-sectional study of student experience
O'Donoghue, S;McGrath, D;Cullen, W (2015) How do longitudinal clerkships in general practice/primary care impact on student experience and career intention? A cross-sectional study of student experience. PHILADELPHIA : TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC Education For Primary Care :166-175
Push and stay factors affecting Irish medical student migration intentions.
Gouda P, Kitt K, Evans DS, Goggin D, McGrath D, Last J, Hennessy M, Arnett R, O'Flynn S, Dunne F, O'Donovan D. (2015) Push and stay factors affecting Irish medical student migration intentions.. PMID: 26650751 Irish journal of medical science
'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education
Gallagher, S., Wallace, S., Nathan, Y., McGrath, D. (2015) 'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education. Journal of Health Psychology :91-101
Differential in vivo urodynamic measurement in a single thin catheter based on two optical fiber pressure sensors
Poeggel, S,Duraibabu, D,Tosi, D,Leen, G,Lewis, E,McGrath, D,Fusco, F,Sannino, S,Lupoli, L,Ippolito, J,Mirone, V (2015) Differential in vivo urodynamic measurement in a single thin catheter based on two optical fiber pressure sensors. Journal Of Biomedical Optics
Optical Fribre Pressure Sensors in Medical Applications.
Poeggel S, Tosi D, Duraibabu D, Leen G, McGrath D, Lewis E. (2015) Optical Fribre Pressure Sensors in Medical Applications. . Sensors :17115-17148
Terminology and nomenclature in colonic surgery universal application of a rule-based approach derived from updates on mesenteric anatomy.
Coffey, J.C., Sehgal, R., Culligan, K., Dunne, C., McGrath, D., Lawes, N., Walsh, D. (2014) Terminology and nomenclature in colonic surgery universal application of a rule-based approach derived from updates on mesenteric anatomy.. Techniques in coloproctology
General practice career intentions among graduate-entry students: a cross-sectional study at Ireland's newest medical school.
Lane G, Dunne C, English A, Finucane P, O'Connor R, Griffin M, O'Sullivan B, Hanrahan C, McGrath D, O'Donovan N, Cullen W. (2014) General practice career intentions among graduate-entry students: a cross-sectional study at Ireland's newest medical school.. Irish medical journal :55-57
The first survey of attitudes of medical students in Ireland towards termination of pregnancy
Fitzgerald, JM,Krause, KE,Yermak, D,Dunne, S,Hannigan, A,Cullen, W,Meagher, D,McGrath, D,Finucane, P,Coffey, C,Dunne, C (2014) The first survey of attitudes of medical students in Ireland towards termination of pregnancy. Journal of medical ethics :710-713
General Practice career intentions among graduate-entry students: A cross-sectional study at Ireland's newest medical school
Lane G.;Dunne C.;English A.;Finucane P.;O'Connor R.;Griffin M.;O'Sullivan B.;Hanrahan C.;McGrath D.;O'Donovan N.;Cullen W. (2014) General Practice career intentions among graduate-entry students: A cross-sectional study at Ireland's newest medical school. Irish medical journal
Attitudes towards statistics of graduate entry medical students: the role of prior learning experiences.
Hannigan A, Hegarty AC, McGrath D (2014) Attitudes towards statistics of graduate entry medical students: the role of prior learning experiences.. BMC medical education
Studying medicine - a cross-sectional questionnaire-based analysis of the motivational factors which influence graduate and undergraduate entrants in Ireland.
Sulong S, McGrath D, Finucane P, Horgan M, O'Flynn S, O'Tuathaigh C. (2014) Studying medicine - a cross-sectional questionnaire-based analysis of the motivational factors which influence graduate and undergraduate entrants in Ireland. . Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
How to teach practical skills in medicine: bridging the gap from the course to the patient, and teaching on the job.
O'Gorman C.;Macken A.;Coyle O.;Cullen W.;McGrath D.;Higgins M. (2013) How to teach practical skills in medicine: bridging the gap from the course to the patient, and teaching on the job.. Irish medical journal :18-19
How to Teach Practical Skills in Medicine: Out of Hospital Training.
Higgins M.F., Macken A.P., Coyle O., Cullen W., McGrath D., O'Gorman C.S. (2013) How to Teach Practical Skills in Medicine: Out of Hospital Training. . PMID: 24273842 Irish medical journal :17-18
Demographic attributes and knowledge acquisition among graduate-entry medical students
Finucane, P,Flannery, D,McGrath, D,Saunders, J (2013) Demographic attributes and knowledge acquisition among graduate-entry medical students. Medical teacher :134-138
Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: Qualitative study
O'Regan A, Culhane A, Dunne C, Griffin M, McGrath D, Meagher D, O'Dwyer P, Cullen W. (2013) Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: Qualitative study. Education For Primary Care :158-164
Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: qualitative study
O'Regan A., Culhane A., Dunne C., Griffin M., McGrath D., Meagher D., O'Dwyer P., Cullen W. (2013) Integrating postgraduate and undergraduate general practice education: qualitative study. Education For Primary Care :158-164
How teaching on the care of the victim of sexual violence alters undergraduate medical students' awareness of the key issues involved in patient care and their attitudes to such patients
Kennedy, KM,Vellinga, A,Bonner, N,Stewart, B,McGrath, D (2013) How teaching on the care of the victim of sexual violence alters undergraduate medical students' awareness of the key issues involved in patient care and their attitudes to such patients. Journal Of Forensic And Legal Medicine :582-587
Towards Vertical Integration in General Practice Education: Literature Review and Discussion Paper.
O'Regan, A., Culhane, A., McGrath, D., O'Dwyer, P., Meagher, D., Dunne, C., Cullen, W. (2013) Towards Vertical Integration in General Practice Education: Literature Review and Discussion Paper. . Irish Journal Of Medical Science :319-324
How to Teach Practical Skills in Medicine: Bridging the Gap from the Course to the Patient, and Teaching on the Job.
O'Gorman C.S., Macken A.P., Coyle O., Cullen W., McGrath D., Higgins M.F. (2013) How to Teach Practical Skills in Medicine: Bridging the Gap from the Course to the Patient, and Teaching on the Job.. Irish medical journal :18-19
The financial costs of delivering problem-based learning in a new, graduate-entry medical programme
Finucane, P; Shannon, W; McGrath, D (2009) The financial costs of delivering problem-based learning in a new, graduate-entry medical programme. Medical Education :594-598
Analysis of Il6 and IL1A gene polymorphisms in UK and Dutch patients with sarcoidosis.
Grutters, JC; Sato, H; Pantelidis, P; Ruven, HJ; McGrath, DS; Wells, AU; van den Bosch, JM; Welsh, KI; duBois, RM (2003) Analysis of Il6 and IL1A gene polymorphisms in UK and Dutch patients with sarcoidosis.. Sarcoidosis Vascular & Diffuse Lung Disease :20-27
Is there a role for microorganisms in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis?
du Bois, RM; Goh, N; McGrath, D; Cullinan, P (2003) Is there a role for microorganisms in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis?. Journal Of Internal Medicine :4-17
Influence of MHC Class II in susceptibility to Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Diesease
Maier, LA; McGrath, DS; Sato, H; Lympany, P; Welsh, K; DuBois, R; Silveira, L; Fontenot, AP; Sawyer, RT; Wilcox, E; Newman, LS (2003) Influence of MHC Class II in susceptibility to Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Diesease. Journal Of Immunology :6910-6918
Genetic and environmental risk factors in beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease.
McGrath, DS; Maier, L; Martyny, J; Mroz, M; Lympany, P; duBois, R; Zhang, L; Murphy, J; Newman, LS (2002) Genetic and environmental risk factors in beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease.. Chest
Single-cell analysis: a novel approach to tumour nerosis factor-alpha synthesis and secretion in sarcoidosis.
Pantelidis, P; McGrath, DS; Southcott, AM; du Bois, RM (2002) Single-cell analysis: a novel approach to tumour nerosis factor-alpha synthesis and secretion in sarcoidosis.. European Respiratory Journal :1179-1184
A key gene in UK and Dutch sarcoidosis patients, American Thoracic Society 2002
McGrath, DS; Sato, H; Grutters, JC; Pantelidis, P; Mizzon, AN; Ahmad, T; van Houte, AJ; Lammers, J-WJ; Wells, AU; van den Bosch, JMM; Welsh, KI; du Bois, RM (2002) A key gene in UK and Dutch sarcoidosis patients, American Thoracic Society 2002. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine
Increased frequency of the uncommon tumor necrosis factor -857T allele in British and Dutch patients with sarcoidosis.
Grutters, JC; Sato, H; Pantelidis, P; Lagan, AL; McGrath, DS; Lammers, JW; van den Bosch, JM; Wells, AU; du Bois, RM; Welsh, KI (2002) Increased frequency of the uncommon tumor necrosis factor -857T allele in British and Dutch patients with sarcoidosis.. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine :1119-1124
Human leukocyte antigen-DRB1 position 11 residues are a common protective marker for sarcoidosis.
Foley, PJ; McGrath, DS; Puscinska, E; Petrek, M; Kolek, V; Drabek, J; Lympany, PA; Pantelidis, P; Welsh, KI; Zielinski, J; du Bois, RM (2001) Human leukocyte antigen-DRB1 position 11 residues are a common protective marker for sarcoidosis.. American Journal Of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology :272-277
Is a normal haemoglobin value in a patient with cystic fibrosis normal?
McGrath, DS; O'Connor, TM; Short, C; O'Donnell, MJ; Sheehy, M; Bredin, CP (2001) Is a normal haemoglobin value in a patient with cystic fibrosis normal?. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis :293-
Influence of MHC Class II in susceptibility to beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. American Thoracic Society 2001
McGrath, DS; Maier, LA; Lympany, P; duBois, R; Wilcox, E; Newman, LS (2001) Influence of MHC Class II in susceptibility to beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. American Thoracic Society 2001. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine
Beryllium-stimulated TNF-alpha promoter polymorphism and clinical severity in chronic beryllium disease. American Thoracic Society 2001
Maier, LA; Sawyer, RT; Bauer, RA; Kittle, LA; McGrath, D; duBois, R; Lympany, P; Daniloff, E; Rose, CS; Newman, LS (2001) Beryllium-stimulated TNF-alpha promoter polymorphism and clinical severity in chronic beryllium disease. American Thoracic Society 2001. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine
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
Subclinical anaemia of chronic disease in adult patients with cystic fibrosis.
O'Connor, TM; McGrath, DS; Short, C; O'Donnell, MJ; Sheehy, M; Bredin, CP (2001) Subclinical anaemia of chronic disease in adult patients with cystic fibrosis.. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis :31-34
High beryllium-stimulated TNF-alpha is associated with the -308 TNF-alpha promoter polymorphism and with clinical severity in chronic beryllium disease.
Maier, LA; Sawyer, RT; Bauer, RA; Kittle, LA; Lympany, P; McGrath, DS; Dubois, R; Daniloff, E; Rose, CS; Newman, LS (2001) High beryllium-stimulated TNF-alpha is associated with the -308 TNF-alpha promoter polymorphism and with clinical severity in chronic beryllium disease.. American J Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine :1192-1199
Tumour necrosis factor-alpha production in fibrosing alveolitis is macrophage subset specific.
Pantelidis, P; McGrath, DS; Southcott, AM; Black, CM; du Bois, RM (2001) Tumour necrosis factor-alpha production in fibrosing alveolitis is macrophage subset specific.. Respiratory Research :365-372
Mannose-binding lectin promoter and structural gene variants in sarcoidosis.
Foley, PJ; Mullighan, CG; McGrath, DS; Pantelidis, P; Lympany, PA; Welsk, KI; duBois, RM (2000) Mannose-binding lectin promoter and structural gene variants in sarcoidosis.. European Journal Of Clinical Investigation :549-552
Epidemiology of familial sarcoidosis in the UK
McGrath, DS; Daniil, Z; Foley, P; duBois, JL; Lympany, PA; Cullinan, P; duBois, RM (2000) Epidemiology of familial sarcoidosis in the UK. Thorax :751-754
Relative anaemia in cystic fibrosis - iron deficiency or anaemia of chronic disease
McGrath, DS; O'Connor, TM; Short, C; O'Donnell, MJ; Sheehy, M; Bredin, CP (2000) Relative anaemia in cystic fibrosis - iron deficiency or anaemia of chronic disease. Thorax
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), lymphotoxin-alpha (LT-a), and tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2) gene polymorphisms and clinical course of sarcoidosis
McGrath, DS; Foley, PJ; Pantelidis, P; Fanning, GC; Welsh, KI; duBois, RM (2000) Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), lymphotoxin-alpha (LT-a), and tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2) gene polymorphisms and clinical course of sarcoidosis. Thorax
HLA-DRB1 position 11 residues are a common protective marker for sarcoidosis. American Thoracic Society 2000
McGrath, DS; Foley, PJ; Petrek, M; Kolek, V; Puscinska, E; Drabek, J; Lympany, PA; Pantelidis, P; Welsh, KI; Zielinski, J; duBois, RM (2000) HLA-DRB1 position 11 residues are a common protective marker for sarcoidosis. American Thoracic Society 2000. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine
Farmer's Lung in Ireland (1983-1996) remains at a constant level.
McGrath, DS; Kiely, J; Cryan, B; Bredin, CP (1999) Farmer's Lung in Ireland (1983-1996) remains at a constant level.. Irish Journal Of Medical Science :21-24
Is Fusarium species a cause of fungal atopy in adult cystic fibrosis? American Thoracic Society 1997
McGrath, DS; Shortt, C; Stack, M; Kelleher, N; Bredin, CP (1997) Is Fusarium species a cause of fungal atopy in adult cystic fibrosis? American Thoracic Society 1997. American Journal Of Respiratory Disease & Critical Care Medicine
A comparison of delayed hyper-sensitivity (DHT) in adult cystic fibrosis with sarcoidosis and HIV infected patients.
McGrath, DS; O'Shea, L; O'Callaghan, J; Short, C; Doherty, L; Stack, M; Shanahan, F; Bredin, CP (1997) A comparison of delayed hyper-sensitivity (DHT) in adult cystic fibrosis with sarcoidosis and HIV infected patients.. Thorax
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in cystic fibrosis
McGrath, DS; Shortt C; Kirwan, WO; Rooney, E; Meeke, R; Bredin, CP (1997) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in cystic fibrosis. Irish Journal Of Medical Science :70-71
Epidemiology and molecular ecology of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis from clinical sources : DNA fingerprinting of M. tuberculosis isolates from clinical specimens.
McGrath, DS; Adams, C; McCarthy, K; Sheehan, S; Keane, E; Cryan, B; O'Gara, F; Bredin, CP (1996) Epidemiology and molecular ecology of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis from clinical sources : DNA fingerprinting of M. tuberculosis isolates from clinical specimens.. Thorax
Farmers Lung in Ireland remains at a constant level (1983-1994) European Respiratory Society 1996
McGrath, DS; Kiely, J; Cryan, B; Bredin, CP (1996) Farmers Lung in Ireland remains at a constant level (1983-1994) European Respiratory Society 1996. European Respiratory Journal
Books
Book Chapters
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
Other Journals
Non-invasive Optical Method to determine the Total Heamoglobin content in Real-Time
Timm U., Lewis E., Leen G., McGrath D., Kraitl J., Ewald H. (2010) Non-invasive Optical Method to determine the Total Heamoglobin content in Real-Time. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin :90-91
Non-Invasive Optical Measurement of the Haemoglobin Concentration in Human Blood.
Timm U., Lewis E., McGrath D., Ewald H. (2008) Non-Invasive Optical Measurement of the Haemoglobin Concentration in Human Blood. . National Institute of Health Science Bulletin :55-
Conference Publications
Optical fibre pressure and temperature sensor system designed for urodynamic applications
Duraibabu, D,Kelly, N,Poeggel, S,Flood, H,Yuan, HW,Dooly, G,McGrath, D,Tosi, D,Lewis, E,Leen, G,Lewis, E (2016) Optical fibre pressure and temperature sensor system designed for urodynamic applications. Optical Coherence Tomography And Coherence Techniques V
Irish Network of Medical Educators. 19th-20th Feb 2015. University of Limerick
O'Regan, A., Culhane, A., Klimas, J., Hannigan, A., McFarlane, A., Dunne, C., Meagher, D., McGrath, D., Cullen, W. (2015) Irish Network of Medical Educators. 19th-20th Feb 2015. University of Limerick.
Irish Network of Medical Educators, Dublin 2013.
Lane G, O'Donovan N, English A, Hanrahan C, O'Connor R, O'Sullivan B, Griffin M, Dunne C, McGrath D, Finucane P, Cullen W. (2013) Irish Network of Medical Educators, Dublin 2013. .
Society for Academic Primary Care, Glasgow, October 2012.
Cullen W, O'Donovan N, McGrath D, Meagher D, Walsh S, Finucane P. (2012) Society for Academic Primary Care, Glasgow, October 2012..
2010 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS 2010 - Proceedings
Timm U., Lewis E., Leen G., McGrath D., Kraitl J., Ewald H. (2010) 2010 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, SAS 2010 - Proceedings. :131-134
EUROSENSOR XXIV CONFERENCE
Timm, U; Leen, G; Lewis, E; McGrath, D; Kraitl, J; Ewald, H (2010) EUROSENSOR XXIV CONFERENCE. :488-491
SAS 2009 ¿ IEEE Sensors and Applications Symposium
Timm U., Lewis E., McGrath D., Kraitl J. and Ewald H (2009) SAS 2009 ¿ IEEE Sensors and Applications Symposium. :240-244
5th Annual Meeting on Optical Sensors in Physiological Measurement,
Timm U., Lewis E., McGrath D., Kraitl J., Ewald H. (2009) 5th Annual Meeting on Optical Sensors in Physiological Measurement,.
2009 IEEE SENSORS, VOLS 1-3
Timm, U; McGrath, D; Lewis, E; Kraitl, J; Ewald, H (2009) 2009 IEEE SENSORS, VOLS 1-3. :1892-1895
SAS 2009 - IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium Proceedings
Timm U., Lewis E., McGrathh D., Kraitl J., Ewwald H. (2009) SAS 2009 - IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium Proceedings. :240-244
Proceedings of IEEE Sensors
Timm, U.;McGrath, D.;Lewis, E.;Kraitl, J.;Ewald, H.; (2009) Proceedings of IEEE Sensors. Proceedings Of Ieee Sensors
Irish Network of Medical Educators
Finucane P., Shannon W., McGrath D. (2009) Irish Network of Medical Educators.
Proceedings of IEEE Sensors
Timm U., McGrath D., Lewis E., Kraitl J., Ewald H. (2009) Proceedings of IEEE Sensors. :1975-1978
IFMBE Proceedings
Timm U.;Lewis E.;McGrath D.;Kraitl J.;Ewald H. (2009) IFMBE Proceedings. :825-828
13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, VOLS 1-3
Timm, U; Lewis, E; McGrath, D; Kraitl, J; Ewald, H (2009) 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, VOLS 1-3. :825-828
Irish Network of Medical Educators
McGrath D, Toomey M., Waters M., Shannon B., Lawes N., Finucane P. (2009) Irish Network of Medical Educators.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE EUROSENSORS XXIII CONFERENCE
Timm, U; Lewis, E; McGrath, D; Kraitl, J; Ewald, H (2009) PROCEEDINGS OF THE EUROSENSORS XXIII CONFERENCE. :493-496
SAS 2009 - IEEE SENSORS APPLICATIONS SYMPOSIUM, PROCEEDINGS
Timm, U; Lewis, E; McGrath, D; Kraitl, J; Ewald, H (2009) SAS 2009 - IEEE SENSORS APPLICATIONS SYMPOSIUM, PROCEEDINGS. :210-214
ICBME2008 -13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering,
Timm U., Lewis E., McGrath D., Kraitl J. and Ewald H (2008) ICBME2008 -13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering,. :825-829
Conference Contributions
INMED Annual Scientific Meeting
O'Regan, A., McGrath, D., O'Doherty, J., McCombe, G., Hannigan, A., Cullen, W. (2017) INMED Annual Scientific Meeting.
AUDGPI
Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) AUDGPI.
AUDGPI
Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) AUDGPI.
Irish Network of Medical Educators
Finucane P., Risquez A., Shannon B, McGrath D. (2009) Irish Network of Medical Educators.
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Sarcoidosis: genes and microbes - soil or seed?
McGrath, DS; Goh, N; Foley, PJ; duBois, RM (2001) Sarcoidosis: genes and microbes - soil or seed?. Sarcoidosis Vascular & Diffuse Lung Disease :149-164
Other Publications
Audit on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the functioning, effectiveness and efficiency of the Rapid Access Lung Clinic (RALC) pathway
Farrell, C;Scott, A;McGrath, D;Casserly, B;O'Brien, A (2021) Audit on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the functioning, effectiveness and efficiency of the Rapid Access Lung Clinic (RALC) pathway. LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :22-22
Audit on the efficiency of the Rapid Access Lung Clinic (RALC) pathway and how this has been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic
Farrell, C;Scott, A;McGrath, D;Casserly, B;O'Brien, A (2021) Audit on the efficiency of the Rapid Access Lung Clinic (RALC) pathway and how this has been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :22-22
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
A review of bronchial washings as an adjunct to bronchoscopy in testing for mycobacterial infection in University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
Farrell, C;Granitsas, A;McGrath, D;Casserly, B;O'Brien, A (2019) A review of bronchial washings as an adjunct to bronchoscopy in testing for mycobacterial infection in University Hospital Limerick (UHL). LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :319-319
EVALUATION OF A NOVEL DISPOSABLE OSCILLATING POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE (OPEP) DEVICE IN A COHORT OF CHILDREN WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Kevin, JO;Power, V;McGrath, D;Dunne, C;O'Sullivan, L;Linnane, B (2019) EVALUATION OF A NOVEL DISPOSABLE OSCILLATING POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE (OPEP) DEVICE IN A COHORT OF CHILDREN WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS. LONDON : BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP Archives of disease in childhood :146-146
An evaluation of a novel disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in children with Cystic Fibrosis
O'Sullivan, K;Power, V;Dunne, C;O'Sullivan, L;Linnane, B;Mcgrath, D (2019) An evaluation of a novel disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in children with Cystic Fibrosis. SHEFFIELD : EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD European Respiratory Journal
Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly
O'Sullivan, KJ;Collins, L;McGrath, D;Linnane, B;O'Sullivan, L;Dunne, CP (2018) Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Chest :231-232
Barriers and solutions to online learning in medical education - an integrative review
O'Doherty, D;Dromey, M;Lougheed, J;Hannigan, A;Last, J;McGrath, D (2018) Barriers and solutions to online learning in medical education - an integrative review. LONDON : BIOMED CENTRAL LTD BMC medical education
Evaluation of user behaviour with an Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in paediatric cystic fibrosis patients.
O'Sullivan, KJ;O'Sullivan, L;Dunne, C;Mcgrath, D;Linnane, B (2018) Evaluation of user behaviour with an Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in paediatric cystic fibrosis patients.. SHEFFIELD : EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD European Respiratory Journal
BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: ARE THERE SOLUTIONS?
Dromey, M,O'Doherty, D,Hannigan, A,Last, J,McGrath, D (2017) BARRIERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: ARE THERE SOLUTIONS?. Irish journal of medical science :32-32
The opinions of medical professionals on integrity in medical writing; from professor to medical student
McDermott, SM;Saunders, J;Dunne, C;McGrath, D;Fenton, JE (2017) The opinions of medical professionals on integrity in medical writing; from professor to medical student. LONDON : SPRINGER LONDON LTD Irish journal of medical science :146-146
Optical Fibre Pressure Sensors in Medical Applications
Poeggel, S,Tosi, D,Duraibabu, D,Leen, G,McGrath, D,Lewis, E (2015) Optical Fibre Pressure Sensors in Medical Applications. Sensors :17115-17148
Development of a Novel Cloud Based Educational Tool for Undergraduate Medical Student and Postgraduate Surgical Training
Jindal, A,Coyle, P,Walsh, D,McGrath, D,Coffey, JC (2015) Development of a Novel Cloud Based Educational Tool for Undergraduate Medical Student and Postgraduate Surgical Training. British Journal Of Surgery :48-48
Establishing research capacity and priorities: A cross sectional survey of GP Tutors at a recently established medical school
Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) Establishing research capacity and priorities: A cross sectional survey of GP Tutors at a recently established medical school.
What do GPs Think About Teaching Medical Students? A cross sectional study of GP Tutors at Ireland's newest medical school
Hennelly SJ, MacFarlane A, Hannigan A, Culhane A, Klimas J, McGrath D, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2014) What do GPs Think About Teaching Medical Students? A cross sectional study of GP Tutors at Ireland's newest medical school.
Terminology and nomenclature in colonic surgery: universal application of a rule-based approach derived from updates on mesenteric anatomy
Coffey, JC,Sehgal, R,Culligan, K,Dunne, C,McGrath, D,Lawes, N,Walsh, D (2014) Terminology and nomenclature in colonic surgery: universal application of a rule-based approach derived from updates on mesenteric anatomy. Techniques in coloproctology :789-794
Towards vertical integration in general practice education: literature review and discussion paper
O'Regan A, Culhane A, Dunne C, Griffin M,Meagher D, McGrath D, O'Dwyer P, Cullen W (2013) Towards vertical integration in general practice education: literature review and discussion paper. :319-324
Non-Invasive Optical Measurement of the Haemoglobin Concentration in Human Blood
Timm, U; Lewis, E; McGrath, D; Ewald, H (2008) Non-Invasive Optical Measurement of the Haemoglobin Concentration in Human Blood. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH BULLETIN :55-55
The Genetic Predisposition to Granulomatous Lung Disease
McGrath, DS (2002) The Genetic Predisposition to Granulomatous Lung Disease. University of London
Sarcoidosis: genes and microbes - soil or seed?
McGrath, DS; Goh, N; Foley, PJ; duBois, RM (2001) Sarcoidosis: genes and microbes - soil or seed?. Sarcoidosis Vascular & Diffuse Lung Disease :149-164