About IRNM
The IRNM, established in 2018 and led by volunteers, serves as a key resource for research nurses and midwives, allied healthcare professionals and patients by:
- Promoting research education through continuous professional development opportunities, including summer schools, online education, and specialist masterclasses.
- Facilitating networking opportunities to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and professional support.
- Providing regular updates to research nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals, and patients on evolving clinical research guidelines and legislation.
- Advocating for the role and recognition of research nurses and midwives within the wider healthcare and research communities.
- Acting as a platform for advertising research-related vacancies.
- Hosting an annual conference that spotlights leading voices in research, while empowering research nurses and midwives to showcase their work, share innovations, and inspire peers.
Simone Walsh
Chair and Programme Manager
Elaine Conway
Treasurer
Undergraduate Clincal Placement Working Group
Michelle Smyth
HRB Grant PI
Education Working Group
Undergraduate Clinical Placement Working Group
Derval Reidy
HRB Grant Co-PI
Education Working Group
Terri Martin
Lead – CRNM Database
Sabina Mason
Education Working Group
Sharon Carr
Committee Member
Deirdre Hyland
Roles and Competencies Working Group
Education Working Group
Past Chair
Lorriane O’Connell
Committee Member
