
About us
Scientists from the Ocular Immunology Research Group RCSI, experts in public patient involvement and Sjögren’s patient advocates are working in partnership to improve healthcare and help shape Sjögren’s Research in Ireland



Latest news
A first-of-its-kind for Ireland, a study co-designed by RCSI researchers and Sjögren’s patients
Through partnership and collaboration Sjögren's Ireland patient advocates and RCSI researchers carefully designed this research project to gain…
Sjögren’s Research Ireland Annual Webinar
Following on from the success of our Sjögren's webinars in 2021 & 2022, we are delighted to host…
Distribution of the first Sjögren’s awareness posters in Ireland has begun
Our campaign aims to see information posters being displayed in primary care centres such as GP practices, optometrists…
Meet the team
Meet our experienced team members that play a pivotal role in everything we do.
Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole
Senior Lecturer School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences RCSI
Scientific Lead Ocular Immunology Research Group (OIRG) RCSI
Deirdre Collins
Sjögren's Patient and Advocate
Co-Founder Sjögren's Ireland Patient Advocacy Group
Gráinne Tynan
Sjögren's Patient and Advocate
Co-Founder Sjögren's Ireland Patient Advocacy Group
Monika Lauder
Sjögren's Patient and Advocate
Co-Founder Sjögren's Ireland Patient Advocacy Group
Eileen Sheey
Sjögren's Patient and Advocate
Co-Founder Sjögren's Ireland Patient Advocacy Group
Sjögren’s Ireland
Patient advocacy group
Patient and Public Involvement in Research at RCSI
Prof. Conor Murphy
Professor of Ophthalmology
Clinical Lead Ocular Immunology Research Group (OIRG) RCSI