BioInnovate Core Team
Niamh Connolly
Head of Engagement and Communications
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universityofgalway.ie
Niamh Connolly Head of Engagement and Communications, joined BioInnovate in September 2025. Niamh leads engagement, communications, brand development and strategic partnerships across industry, clinical, academic and alumni communities to strengthen BioInnovate’s reach, reputation and impact nationally and internationally.
Niamh brings extensive experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, marketing, brand development and organisational positioning within higher education and healthcare. Prior to joining BioInnovate, she held a senior marketing and communications role within the University’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, where she worked across a diverse portfolio spanning education, research, student recruitment, reputation and external engagement.
She has a particular interest in building partnerships that connect people, ideas and organisations to create impact. At BioInnovate, her work encompasses the programme’s engagement and communications strategy, industry and clinical relationships, alumni engagement, international partnerships and the development of new strategic initiatives. She also leads communications and engagement for the Ian Quinn Centre, supporting its ambition to strengthen the pathway from health technology innovation to real-world impact.
Niamh is passionate about translating complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives and creating opportunities for innovators, clinicians, researchers, industry and partners to connect. Her focus is on ensuring that BioInnovate and the Ian Quinn Centre continue to build strong communities around health innovation while increasing the visibility and impact of the people and technologies emerging from the ecosystem.
