Ulster University academics are tackling the coronavirus pandemic head on by using their research skills, expertise and global partnership networks to understand the virus and support the local, national and international response.
Ulster University is home to a number of world-leading experts covering the fields of personalised medicine, digital health, biomedical sciences, psychology and more.
Our experts are available for commentary and analysis.
Contact pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk to arrange an interview.
The Covid-19 Experts
Professor James McLaughlin
Professor of Biomedical Engineering-
Areas of expertise
Nanotechnology, point of care diagnostics, integrated algorithm based solutions, sensor & IOT technology, Digital Healthcare Technology, Innovation.
Professor Tara Moore
Professor of Personalised Medicine-
Areas of expertise
Personalised medicine, virology, microbiology, genetic diagnostics.
Professor Raymond Bond
Professor of Human Computer Systems-
Areas of expertise
Digital health, biomedical and healthcare informatics, human-computer interaction, data modelling.
Professor Maurice Mulvenna
Professor of Computer Science-
Areas of expertise
Computing and mental health, artificial intelligence, digital wellbeing, innovation and assistive technologies, human-computer interaction, data mining.
Gareth Hetherington
Director of Economic Policy Centre-
Areas of expertise
Economic policy, policy evaluation, economic impact assessments.
Professor Siobhan O'Neill
Professor of Mental Health Sciences-
Areas of expertise
Mental health and wellbeing, trauma, suicidal behaviour.
Professor Mark Tully
Research Director-
Areas of expertise
- Public health and epidemiology
- The impact of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour on physical and mental health
- Physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions in older adults
Dr David Gibson
Senior Lecturer-
Areas of expertise
Immunology, Proteomics, Serology, Genomics and Metabolomics
Dr Pamela Magee
Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition-
Areas of expertise
Nutrition, Sport and Nutrition, Vitamin D
Dr Priyank Shukla
Senior Lecturer in Stratified Medicine (Bioinformatics)-
Areas of expertise
Immuno-Informatics, Medical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence and Personalized Medicine