MD, Professor and Head of Clinical Microbiology Dept, RCSI & Consultant Microbiologist Beaumont Hospital. Ireland. SPSP fellow Cohort 6. Instagram @rcsi_micro

Dublin,Ireland
Joined February 2012
So proud to lead this wonderful department @RCSI_Micro @RCSI_Irl we are based @Beaumont_Dublin which is ideal for clinically relevant research & teaching - check us out rcsi.com/dublin/about/facult… @iscm_micro @hpscireland @TAEscmid @RCPI_Trainees
Through education and research, @RCSI_Micro responds to the needs of society by preventing infections and by diagnosing and treating bacterial infections for better health outcomes. #RCSIdiscover
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Congrats to @RCSI_Micro Dr O Donnell 👏👏
Our traditional & iconic Semmelweis lecture is finally here! #SISE2025 👉Councillor & local host Prof. McNamara @dmcsurg @RCSI_Irl presents our invited speaker, Sinead O'Donnell @Beaumont_Dublin that presents her #Research as a #Microbiologist on peristomal skin #infection 🦠
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Huge congratulations to Prod Hilary Humphreys @RCSI_Micro who was award the @RCPI_news Dr Paula Cotter Medal for his outstanding contribution to pathological practice both in Ireland and internationally. So well deserved! – at Fingal, Ireland
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delighted NoHoW-AMR progressed in Healthy Environment for All Challenge lead by @Dfitzhughes -developing effective disinfection technologies to mitigate #Superbugs in healthcare wastewater networks. With @DCU chemistry & engineering @BeaumontIpc @RCSI_Micro @RCSI_Research
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Well done all & especially our own @Saied_A @RCSI_Micro @Beaumont_Dublin SpR 👏👏
Congrats to our prize winners Karen, Saied, Catherine, Brian, Katie and Bethany! A great end to a fantastic two days. Thanks to Prof Williams for closing the #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @HSC_NI @_NIMDTA @agriculture_ie @COAIrl
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Our second @ICATProgramme @RCSI_Micro fellow Dr Louise Kelly. Great to work with @hpscireland colleagues again - full circle! @RCSI_postgrad
Why are invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases surging? Dr Louise Kelly dives into the DNA of this deadly infection, evaluating treatments for better patient outcomes. @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl @RCSI_Irl
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We are so proud @RCSI_Micro to work with clinical microbiology SpR @Saied_A on this important project. @RCSI_postgrad @RCSI_PopHealth @eimeartb @Dfitzhughes @TAEscmid @iscm_micro
Tackling AMR! Dr Saied Ali describes the CRISP study, comparing strategies (incl cutting-edge photodynamic disinfection) to combat multi-drug-resistant bacteria lurking in hospital sinks and drains. #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
Tackling AMR! Dr Saied Ali describes the CRISP study, comparing strategies (incl cutting-edge photodynamic disinfection) to combat multi-drug-resistant bacteria lurking in hospital sinks and drains. #ICATRetreat24 @hrbireland @NDTP_HSE @_NIMDTA @HSC_NI @agriculture_ie @COAIrl
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Well done @CostelloeKate it’s an incredible programme & brilliant to get that energy into @Beaumont_Dublin on a Monday!
The sky is the limit for TY students ⁦participating in ⁦@Beaumont_Dublin⁩ #TYweek24 #thebestbelongatBeaumont #careers #promotinghealthycommunities ⁦@PaulaCallaghy⁩ ⁦@Sibhsnolan⁩ ⁦@Unaredmond⁩ ⁦⁦⁩ ⁦⁦@Yvonne13Ryan⁩ ⁦@connolly_sinead⁩
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
6/6 Are we going to talk about equality or strategic about implementing changes? Success is normalising: not just being "a first" but being "just another" How do we take steps with Words and Deeds? #wiminbelfast24
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Well done all - great output too from @RCSI_Irl @rss_rcsi medical student Niall Murnaghan @RCSI_Micro
Wonderful morning at @hseexcellenceawards shortlisting with Helen Carpenter, Niall Murnaghan, @dfeatamr presenting “ what lurks beneath”, an impactful project to convince those who work in hospitals to go #barebelowelbow @connolly_sinead @hmrryan #patientsafety #ipc
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
At Westminster attending the Woman of the North report parliamentary launch on behalf of Empower Leeds Women @drjanefreeman @LeedsWomen1 @LeedsMedHealth @LeedsHospitals @MedicineDean
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
🥇GOLD FOR IRELAND AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ☘️☘️☘️ An astonishing performance form the mixed relay team to storm to gold! #RTEsport
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
Congratulations to our friend and colleague @dmcsurg from all in Clinical Microbiology @FfitzP @sinead802 @Beaumont_Dublin
Professor Deborah McNamara has been elected as new President of RCSI. Professor McNamara takes up office following the College’s biennial Council Elections. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/3m45wfv6
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Proud day for the parish today @RCSI_Irl conferrings. Warmest congratulations to our newest Dr @aoifeky @IrishResearch @Dfitzhughes @HHumphreys11 @FfitzP @BeaumontIpc
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
Great PhD defense of Aiofe Doyle at Dublin on the OneHeath Cdiff in Ireland!! @SmitsLab @FfitzP @jvanprehn
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Tune in to our own Dr Katie Giblin speaking later today on an AMRIC webinar about her experience as a surgical trainee undertaking surgical antibiotic prophylaxis improvement work. Lessons learned and shared #AMRIC @Dfitzhughes @FfitzP @dmcsurg @sinead802
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Prof. Fidelma Fitzpatrick retweeted
Fantastic to see recent #CPE perceptions #IPC vs non-IPC paper @jhieditor by @aoifeky highlighted at Year in Infection Control #ECCMID2024 @iscm_micro @Dfitzhughes @FfitzP @dfeatamr @RCSI_Research sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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