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Ms Ellen Kirwan

B.Sc

Contact Details

Research Assistant
School of Medicine
University of Galway
E: ellen.kirwan@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

Ellen Kirwan is a graduate of the University of Galway. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine with First Class Honours in 2021. Her academic journey continued with the successful completion of a Master of Philosophy, with a research focus on screening for atrial fibrillation and mild cognitive impairment. Ellen has gained valuable experience in both private practice and research. Currently, she is working as a Research Assistant at the University of Galway.
Ellen Kirwan is a graduate of the University of Galway. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine with First Class Honours in 2021. Her academic journey continued with the successful completion of a Master of Philosophy, with a research focus on screening for atrial fibrillation and mild cognitive impairment. Ellen has gained valuable experience in both private practice and research. Currently, she is working as a Research Assistant at the University of Galway.

Research Interests

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2024) 'Psychological factors and diabetic foot ulceration: a scoping review of the bi-directional relationship between diabetic foot ulcer healing and mental health factors'
Hanlon, Michelle,McGuire, Brian,MacGilchrist, Claire,Dunne, Rosie,Kirwan, Ellen,Ní Neachtain, Deirdre,Dhatariya, Ketan,Blanchette, Virginie,Durand, Hannah,Dragomir, Anda (2024) 'Psychological factors and diabetic foot ulceration: a scoping review of the bi-directional relationship between diabetic foot ulcer healing and mental health factors'. HRB Open Research, 7 [Details]
(2023) 'The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review protocol'
Flynn, Sinead,Kirwan, Ellen,MacGilchrist, Claire,McIntosh, Caroline (2023) 'The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review protocol'. HRB Open Research, 6 [Details]
(2023) 'Atrial Fibrillation and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Examining the Prevalence, Pathological Mechanisms, and Screening Tools: A Scoping Review'
Kirwan, Ellen,MacGilchrist, Claire,Canty, Emma,McIntosh, Caroline (2023) 'Atrial Fibrillation and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Examining the Prevalence, Pathological Mechanisms, and Screening Tools: A Scoping Review'. Journal of Atrial Fibrillation & Electrophysiology, 16 (33) [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2023) Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology
Kirwan, Ellen,MacGilchrist, Claire,McIntosh, Caroline (2023) Atrial Fibrillation Screening and Cognitive Impairment in Patients Attending Community Podiatry: A Scoping Review and Cross-Sectional Study Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology , pp.1074-1075 [Details]

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2021 University of Galway Bachelors of Science Podiatric Medicine
2023 University of Galway Masters of Philosophy Health Sciences (Podiatric Medicine)