Members
Dr Loïc Bourdeau
School of Modern Languages | Maynooth University
Loïc Bourdeau is Lecturer in French Studies and Medical Humanities at National University of Ireland, Maynooth and formerly College of Liberal Arts Board of Regents Endowed Associate Professor of French and…
Prof Fintan Sheerin
School of Nursing | Maynooth University
Fintan is the Professor of Nursing and Founding Head of the School of Nursing at Maynooth University. A registered General and Intellectual Disability nurse, he has extensive experience across various fields of practice. His PhD, initiated in 1999…
Dr Áine Larkin
School of Modern Languages | Maynooth University
I joined Maynooth University as Lecturer in French in January 2022, after ten happy years at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Drawing on my doctoral research, my monograph Proust Writing Photography was published…
Dr Rodrigo Lopez Martinez
School of Modern Languages | Maynooth University
I am an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies in the School of Modern Languages. I previously studied Literature, with a focus on Literary Theory, at the University of Buenos Aires…
Prof Deborah Hayden
School of Celtic Studies | Maynooth University
I completed a BA in Liberal Arts, with a double major in French and Latin, at Wellesley College and the Université de Provence Aix-Marseille before taking a second undergraduate degree in Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic at the University of Cambridge. I then completed an MPhil (2006)…
Prof Moynagh Sullivan
English | Maynooth University
I am a Professor of English with specialties in Gender, Intersectionality, Motherhood, and Irish Studies.
I am currently the Faculty of Arts HEA PATH4 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellow (2023-2025)…
Dr Julie Rodgers
School of Modern Languages | Maynooth University
I graduated with a BA Hons in French and English from Trinity College Dublin in 2000. I obtained a First Class with Distinction in Spoken French and was awarded the Prix de l’Ambassade for first place in the French finals (TCD). Following a year as lectrice d’anglais at the University of Lille 1…
Dr Laura Coffey
Psychology | Maynooth University
Dr. Laura Coffey is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. She is a graduate of University College Dublin (BA Psychology), the National University of Ireland, Galway (MPsychSc Health Psychology), and Dublin City University (PhD). Prior to taking up her current post in 2015, she worked…
External associates
Dr. Fraser Riddell
Institute for Medical Humanities | Durham University
Fraser Riddell (he/him) is Associate Professor in English and Medical Humanities in the Department of English Studies and the Institute for Medical Humanities. He teaches literature in English from Shakespeare to the present day. His research is broadly focussed on questions of gender, sexuality and embodied experience in Victorian and early-twentieth century literature…
Dr. Laura Lazzari
The Sasso Corbaro Foundation for the Medical Humanities (Switzerland) | The Department of Italian Studies and the Georgetown Medical Humanities Initiative, Georgetown University (USA)
Prof. Steven Wilson
School of Arts, English and Languages | Queen’s University Belfast
Steven Wilson is Professor of French Studies and Medical Humanities in the School of Arts, English and Languages. He was first appointed to a Lectureship at QUB in 2013, having previously taught at the Universities of Manchester, Exeter and Leicester…
Dr David Treanor
School of Humanities | University of Tasmania
David’s research emanates from his work experiences and studies in social work, ageing, disability, public administration, theology and philosophy. David’s work in these fields drives his passion to develop and implement authentic models…
Dr Petra Björne
City of Malmö · Department for Disability Support
Petra Björne, with a PhD in cognitive science, works as a research and development coordinator at the Department for Disability Support in Malmö, Sweden. Her task is to help staff and managers to develop high…
Dr Ada Hui
Royal College of Nursing
Ada is the UK Head of Research, at the Royal College of Nursing.
In this role, Ada provides strategic direction, oversight and operationalisation for research within and beyond the Royal College of Nursing. She leads initiatives to mobilise research evidence, knowledge exchange, and opportunities through meaningful partnerships with members and external stakeholders.
Ada has an extensive track record of leading high-impact regional, national, and international research programmes aimed at transforming education, policy, and practice. Her portfolio includes competitively funded research, commissioned studies, as well as being a regularly sought after expert advisor and consultant (e.g. World Health Organization (2025) Guidance on mental health policy and strategic action plans).
Ada is a registered mental health nurse, sociologist and executive coach, with research interests in applying multidisciplinary theories and methods to address complex health and social challenges. Ada’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to advancing equity and tackling institutional injustices. She focuses on designing and applying high-quality research to address inequalities in health, education and society to drive organisational change.
Prior to joining the Royal College of Nursing, Ada has held a number of senior academic and leadership roles, including Deputy Director for Postgraduate Research, Senior Research Fellow and Patient and Public Involvement Lead. She is an Associate Professor and Visiting Fellow, and continues to provide research education, supervision and mentorship across the career span.
Ada has contributed significantly to the international literature on inequity, injustice and inclusion. Her publications are available here.
Marianne Fallon
Brothers of Charity Services Roscommon
Marianne Fallon is a Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon. She has recently submitted her research PhD to Trinity College Dublin. Her thesis examines modifiable dementia risk factors and brain health among people ageing with Down syndrome.
In addition to her clinical and academic work, Marianne is deeply involved in her local community in County Roscommon. She serves as the Chair of the County Roscommon Well Connected Social Prescribing service. Marianne is a Social Inclusion Board member for County Roscommon Public Participation Network. Marianne runs a private practice offering therapeutic yoga, ecotherapy and psychology consulting services.
Marianne’s work is driven by a strong commitment to promoting meaningful inclusion for people of all ages and abilities, using nature, movement, and community engagement to enhance health and well-being.