Expert Commentary and Analysis
Ulster University is home to a number of world-leading experts covering the fields of personalised medicine, digital health, biomedical sciences, psychology and more.
Ulster University academics are tackling the coronavirus pandemic head on by using their research skills, expertise and global partnership networks to understand the virus and support the local, national and international response.
Ulster University is home to a number of world-leading experts covering the fields of personalised medicine, digital health, biomedical sciences, psychology and more.
Our experts are available for commentary and analysis.
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The Covid-19 Experts
Professor Tony Bjourson
Professor of Genomics
School of Biomedical Sciences
Areas of expertise Personalised medicine, testing, genomics, bioinformatics.
Professor James McLaughlin
Head of School of Engineering
School of Engineering
Areas of expertise Nanotechnology, point of care diagnostics, integrated algorithm based solutions, sensor & IOT technology, Digital Healthcare Technology, Innovation.
Professor Tara Moore
Professor of Personalised Medicine
School of Biomedical Sciences
Areas of expertise Personalised medicine, virology, microbiology, genetic diagnostics.
Dr Magda Bucholc
Lecturer in Data Analytics
School of Computing, Eng & Intel. Sys
Areas of expertise Data analytics, machine learning, healthcare informatics.
Dr Raymond Bond
Reader in Data Analytics
School of Computing
Areas of expertise Digital health, biomedical and healthcare informatics, human-computer interaction, data modelling.
Professor Maurice Mulvenna
Professor of Computer Science
School of Computing
Areas of expertise Computing and mental health, artificial intelligence, digital wellbeing, innovation and assistive technologies, human-computer interaction, data mining.
Gareth Hetherington
Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Areas of expertise Economic policy, policy evaluation, economic impact assessments.
Richard Johnston
Assistant Director, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC)
Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Areas of expertise Competitiveness, productivity, local economic development, economic impact assessments, corporation tax, the rating system.
Professor Siobhan O'Neill
Professor of Mental Health Sciences
School of Psychology
Areas of expertise Mental health and wellbeing, trauma, suicidal behaviour.
Professor Mark Tully
Professor of Public Health
School of Health Sciences
Areas of expertise Public health, mental health and wellbeing, physical activity.
Professor Colum Walsh
Professor of Genetics
School of Biomedical Sciences
Areas of expertise Molecular diagnostics, genetic epidemiology, virology, bioinformatics
Dr David Gibson
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences
Areas of expertise Immunology, Proteomics, Serology, Genomics and Metabolomics
Dr Pamela Magee
Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition
School of Biomedical Sciences
Areas of expertise Nutrition, Sport and Nutrition, Vitamin D