Who We Are

Eunice is a current Global Health PhD scholar at the Division of Population Health, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Her study, which focuses on community-based participatory research (CBPR)approach and community capacity building in household air pollution in rural Malawi, is qualitatively implementing, exploring, and evaluating the different constructs of CBPR.

Before starting her research career in 2018, Eunice worked as a registered nurse in emergency, TB/HIV, and childhood immunisation departments and on several community-level projects, including the WHO ‘Kick Polio program’. She received her MPH from the University College of Cork, where she focused on Health Promotion Studies. Her thesis titled ‘Household air pollution and anaemia in women and children: a cross-sectional study of six sub-Saharan African countries’ was awarded the Jacqueline Hogan Bronze Medal in Public Health and Epidemiology in 2018.

As a student representative, she currently lends her voice and time with the Irish Global Health Network Student Outreach Team and RCSI Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion unit.

Eunice is passionate about reducing the inequalities in health systems, projects, climate change, and increasing the awareness of mental health amongst first responders. The vision is to increase engagement and participation and bring the voices of the farthest left behind to the forefront of global health solutions.

Bláithín O’Reilly is a Master of Public Health graduate from University College Dublin with a background in Physiology from the University of Galway. As a former SOT representative for the University of Galway and founder of the University of Galway Global Health Committee, Bláithín brings valuable experience, creativity and enthusiasm to her new role as SOT National Coordinator.

In this new role, Bláithín is committed to inspiring and engaging students and young people on pressing global health issues through impactful workshops, events and creative projects. She believes in the power of innovative and artistic approaches to spark interest and create meaningful dialogue around global health topics. By encouraging a strong global health presence on university campuses across Ireland, she aims to empower the next generation of advocates to take meaningful action and drive progress towards a more equitable and healthier world!

Wed Bakudam is a driven Medicine student at UCD with a passion for global health. With a keen interest in promoting global health initiatives, raising awareness, and enhancing healthcare systems, Wed is enthusiastic about making meaningful contributions to global health. Through the Irish Global Health Network, she looks forward to connecting with fellow students and professionals on global health.

Hi everyone! My name is Elyse Guettier, and I am a second-year medical student at the University of Galway with a strong interest in public health as a future career! My interests include infectious diseases, global health inequities, and health policy. This year, I am the representative for the University of Galway, where we have started our very own IGHN Society to encourage students to get involved in global health issues through various educational and social events! If you are in Galway, drop by and join the conversation.

Aaradhita is a passionate medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with a keen interest in humanitarian medicine and global health equity. With experience in research, clinical settings, and health advocacy, she is dedicated to fostering awareness and action on pressing global health challenges. As the Founder-Chairperson of a global health NGO in India and an active member of the Friends of MSF and UNICEF societies, she strives to foster meaningful discussions on pressing global health issues while collaborating with peers to inspire action and create lasting change

My name is Niamh and I am currently pursuing a PhD in reproductive medicine at Trinity College Dublin. My academic background began with a Bachelor’s degree in molecular medicine at Trinity, followed by a Master’s focused on women’s health and reproductive science at University College London. I am passionate about  addressing health inequalities, with particular interests in maternal health and reproductive wellbeing