Research Team
SYNERG-IE is a multidisciplinary team composed of experienced healthcare professionals, researchers and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributors who have successfully collaborated previously. It includes a range of key healthcare professionals from both primary and secondary care, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds, disciplines and areas of expertise. All team members contribute unique skills to a broad spectrum of knowledge and capabilities.
Prof Michelle Flood
Principal Investigator
Prof Frank Moriarty
Co-Principal Investigator
Dr Eoghan McCarthy
Clinical Lead, Consultant Rheumatologist
Sjögren’s Ireland
Patient Advocacy Group
Dr Nikki Dunne
Programme Manager
Gráinne Tynan
Patient Representative Researcher
Dr Maria Gialama
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Constanza Saka Herran
Postdoctoral Researcher
Alanna Drury
Visual / Interaction Designer
Jessica Bennett
PhD Researcher
Patrick Daniel Dineen
PhD Researcher