Athena SWAN

Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) is a charter established and managed by the British Equality Challenge Unit in 2005 that recognises and celebrates good practice towards the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression, and success for all. Information about Athena SWAN in Ireland including Case Studies, Charter Materials, FAQs etc can be found here

As part of the Athena SWAN programme, Universities and Departments/Schools can apply for recognition for efforts towards ensuring gender equality practices.

School of Medicine EDI Committee

The Committee seeks to advance equality, inclusion and diversity within the School of Medicine. We aim to build the foundations for an inclusive and productive workplace in which all individuals can achieve their best and where diversity is valued. To achieve this, we seek to provide equal opportunities and equal expectations for individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression, race, culture, sexual identity or any other attribute.

The Athena Swan committee was initially setup in January 2021. In 2026, this committee was transform into the School’s EDI committee, chaired by our Director of EDI (Dr Roisin McMackin). Please see our “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee in School of Medicine” subpage here for more information. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please email Dr McMackin at mcmackro@tcd.ie

SAT Team Members:

Dr Daniel Johnson – Assistant Professor, Anatomy. Athena SWAN Co-Champion

Claire Murphy – Chief Technical Officer, Anatomy. Athena SWAN Co-Champion

Dr Roisin McMacken – Assistant Professor, Physiology. Director of EDI

Amhairgin Ni Laoi – Athena SWAN Project Manager

Alexander Lawrence – PhD Student, Clinical Medicine

Caitlin Kane – Online Learning Support Officer, School Office

Dr Catriona Ryan – Associate Professor, Public Health & Primary Care

Prof Cathal Walsh – Professor of Biostatistics, Public Health & Primary Care

Prof Catherine Darker – Professor in Health Services Research, Public Health & Primary Care

Dr Eabha Ring – Lecturer/Registrar, Clinical Research Facility

Dr Elaine Burke – Assistant Professor, Medical Education

Dr Elizabeth Heron – Assistant Professor, Psychiatry

Evan Blake – Administrative Officer, Medical Education

Prof Gerry Hanna – Professor/Consultant, Radiation Oncology

Dr Johana Isaza-Correa – Research Fellow, Paediatrics

Dr Lucy Norris – Senior Experimental Officer, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr Margaret Lawlor – Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Prabhav Mehra – Research Assistant, Clinical Medicine

Shannon Keegan – Quality, Rankings, and Accreditation Manager, School Office

Prof Ursula Fearon – Professor of Molecular Rheumatology, Clinical Medicine

Dr Alex McKee – School Manager, School Office

Contact

Dr Roisin McMacken – Assistant Professor, Physiology. Director of EDI

Amhairgin Ni Laoi – Athena SWAN Project Manager

Dr Alex McKee – School Manager, School Office